Christina Montes faces questions after reporting shows her husband is a registered sex offender and was tied to a 2018 bail‑bond incident that led to civil damages.

A custody exchange in El Paso's Sparks community escalated into a vehicle assault that endangered a 2‑year‑old; two women have been booked on aggravated‑assault and child‑endangerment charges.

Horizon City announced Wednesday that Buc-ee’s will locate at Horizon Boulevard and Ashford — city leaders called the move a potential “game-changer.”

A midday lockdown at Canutillo High was lifted after reports of nearby criminal activity; officials say students are safe and those involved are in custody.

Clear, dry Thursday with highs near 82°F. A Friday front cools temperatures and brings showers likely Sunday.

Gov. Abbott and TANEO opened applications for a $350M state fund to back advanced nuclear reactors, manufacturing and fuel‑cycle projects. Notices due April 23; full apps due May 14.

Fort Bliss will convert part of Underwood Golf Course into a tournament-ready youth sports park with 10 turf fields and family amenities, officials say. The plan aims to keep weekend tournaments local and boost jobs.

A 14‑year‑old was taken into custody after a weapon was found at IDEA Horizon Vista; deputies say the item was recovered and students were safe during a brief campus hold.

Doña Ana County and firefighters gathered April 1 to honor Rafael Herrera III, who died March 12 while awaiting a heart transplant; burial was livestreamed.

Gusty WSW winds and patchy blowing dust arrive this afternoon in El Paso. A Wind Advisory covers parts of the Sacramento Mountains from noon to 7 p.m. MDT.

CBP has opened a scoping process for a new Border Patrol station in Las Cruces, naming three potential 30–40 acre sites; one location near Highland Elementary has drawn pushback. Local agencies have 30 days to comment.

A 13-year-old was flown to UMC El Paso in critical condition after a shooting on Petunia Lane; police arrested a 13-year-old friend who faces weapons charges.

Cazares Burritos on Mesa Street scored a 76 — a grade C — in a March health inspection, technically passing but low enough to trigger follow-up checks.