Neighbors at a packed Montana Vista meeting pressed Pecos West developers on land purchases, compensation and routing for the proposed transmission line. Tensions ran high as residents demanded collective talks.

A delivery error at a Circle K on N. Zaragoza contaminated a premium gas tank with diesel, stalling cars and leaving some motorists with expensive repair estimates.

Sunny and dry in El Paso today with highs near 946F. Breezy east winds and isolated mountain storms expected tonight.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed an in‑custody death at the Jail Annex and says investigators are probing the case. Officials cautioned no further details will be released yet.

Multiple outages in far East El Paso Friday evening cut power to roughly 5,500 customers. Crews were on scene and the utility's outage map showed restoration estimates around 7 p.m.

A visiting judge ordered 14 depositions and a 90‑day discovery window in the David Leonard Wood case, effectively delaying hearings in El Paso until September. Wood appeared by video from death row but did not speak.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso published its May 8, 2026 Most Wanted roster, naming 11 people wanted on a mix of violent and drug‑related allegations.

Federal agents arrested three people after tracking vehicles between an El Paso residence and local ports of entry; prosecutors say charges include migrant smuggling.

A campaign mailer for Justice of the Peace Lucilla Najera used a likely AI-generated portrait, prompting an apology and renewed scrutiny ahead of the May 26 runoff.

Cool morning gives way to a quick warm‑up; upper‑80s today and the low‑to‑mid 90s this weekend. Very low humidity raises fire‑weather concerns in some areas.

A 67-year-old bicyclist died Wednesday after crashing into a tree near N. Zaragoza Road and New World Drive. Special Traffic Investigators are probing the scene.

Clear morning, warming to 83°F today and a weekend surge into the mid-90s. Check cooling centers if you need relief.

A Camino Real teacher was ordered held without bond after prosecutors say he exchanged sexual Snapchat messages with a 14-year-old and inappropriately touched the student.