A July 4 armed confrontation in the Cascade area ended with the arrest of 51-year-old Garrett Duffy; deputies say he fired shots and swung a rifle during a scuffle.

A $23 million, bond‑funded Central Fire Station opened in downtown El Paso Thursday, consolidating three older houses and offering tours, demos and public art.

Police say thieves have stripped copper from light poles and construction sites across Las Cruces, leaving neighborhoods dark and costing thousands in repairs.

Paso del Norte Center of Hope says it has averaged 45–50 trafficking cases per month this year, with many clients around age 14. Local advocates warn online grooming is driving a rise in teen victims.

A late-night blaze in central El Paso left one person dead; firefighters brought the fire under control and investigators are on scene.

Triple‑digit heat returns Thursday with a slight chance of evening storms. City cooling centers are open.

Wichita approved nearly $10 million to test treating wastewater to drinking-water standards with a small pilot plant, a step officials say will build long-term water resilience.

El Paso ISD trustees approved a final round of budget-related layoffs across dozens of campuses as the district works to close a large shortfall. Officials say classrooms will be monitored to limit disruptions.

A jury convened July 7, 2026, in El Paso as the trial opened in the 2021 McDonald’s parking‑lot killing that left a 22‑year‑old dead.

Sin Bandera brings the Escenas tour to El Paso County Coliseum on September 18, 2026. Amex presale starts July 8 and general sale begins July 10.

Sunny and hot in El Paso with highs near 99°F today. Triple-digit heat returns Thursday–Friday and cooling centers are available across the city.

Estrella del Paso says months of unpaid federal reimbursements have left it facing closure; providers filed a contempt motion and a July 16 hearing is scheduled.

Two El Paso Mexican restaurants landed at the low end of this week's health inspections, posting scores in the mid-70s. City thresholds and how to see full reports are explained.