A jury in El Paso sentenced Rene Martinez to 90 years after the Sept. 30, 2024 hit-and-run that killed 23-year-old Juan Flores Jr.

Sunny and warm today with a high near 83°F. Gusty west winds may kick up patchy dust and keep fire danger elevated.

Several dead cats were found near a Horizon City development and water tower; neighbors suspect poisoning while county animal‑welfare officials investigate.

Border Patrol's chief posted video of agents raiding a suspected cartel stash house in Horizon City; officials have not released the location or detainee numbers.

A 33‑year‑old driver received a 15‑year prison term after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 crash that killed Laura Lynch. Prosecutors say speed and a revoked license were factors.

Surveillance video shows a man robbing El Fenix Bakery at gunpoint in El Paso's Lower Valley on Feb. 9. Crime Stoppers is seeking tips and offering a possible cash reward.

Sunny, dry stretch: El Paso warms into the 80s this week with gusty winds and patchy blowing dust possible midweek. Take precautions on desert roads.

A Charlie Kirk mural on the side of Gunn Central in central El Paso was spray-painted overnight. The shop filed a police report and says investigators recovered a backpack with possible evidence.

Abbott ordered DPS to boost patrols and specialized units after violent reprisals in Mexico; travelers were urged to follow State Department guidance.

El Paso deputies arrested Christopher Garcia after a brief foot chase and a reported escape attempt while he was being medically cleared. He faces multiple charges and is being held on $39,000 bond.

Sunny today with a high near 68°F. Temperatures jump to the upper 70s–low 80s midweek with gusty winds and patchy blowing dust.

Sun and breezy conditions will warm El Paso into the 60s Sunday, then surge into the 70s and 80s midweek. Watch for gusts and elevated fire-weather concerns.

A state licensing-system rollout left new Texas agents waiting weeks for credentials, disrupting income and forcing brokers to reshuffle listings.