El Paso County Attorney says scams offering bogus solar deals are rising, with seniors and fixed‑income residents among the most affected. Legal aid and county offices are stepping in to help.

Sunny, dry and warm: El Paso will climb to about 89°F today with gusty southwest winds and elevated fire-weather concerns.

Carlos Sifuentes was sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty in the 2022 Socorro killing of 43-year-old Jade Ruiz, prosecutors said. The sentence closes a long-running investigation by local authorities.

Two West El Paso restaurants scored just above the city's pass line in this week's inspections, putting them on track for routine follow-ups.

Abbott is pitching a five‑point property‑tax overhaul while Gina Hinojosa made a Dallas block party into a schools‑first rally. Polling shows a competitive statewide contest.

City officials say a peer‑mentor program, staff coaching and pavilion repairs are the backbone of a plan to restore the El Paso Zoo’s national accreditation. The city is also moving quickly on a director search and construction timeline.

A city audit found $1.13M in unpaid hotel-occupancy taxes across 19 hotels; officials will review collection and appeal options at a May 21 committee meeting.

Clear, hot and dry today in El Paso with highs near 91°F, breezy afternoons and very low humidity. Small rain chances may return late Friday into Saturday.

A man in his 70s shot and killed a pit bull at Westside Community Park after the dogs showed aggression, authorities say. The Animal Cruelty Unit is investigating.

A routine traffic stop in El Paso on Saturday led to the arrest of 60-year-old William Tudmon after deputies found active Milam County warrants, including intoxication manslaughter. Tudmon was booked into the county detention facility without bond.

Colombian pop-rock band Morat will play El Paso’s Don Haskins Center on Feb. 28, 2027. Tickets go on sale May 22 at 10 a.m.

A federal civil‑rights suit says Otero County and its contractors ignored warnings about a detainee's suicide risk, leaving her with lasting brain damage.

Gusty west‑southwest winds and a Red Flag Warning are in place across El Paso today. Expect patchy blowing dust and highs near 90°F.