A Socorro bike‑theft follow‑up ended when officers say the suspect brandished a machete and was taken into custody. He faces aggravated assault, criminal mischief and theft charges.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a new Senate Select Committee on Religious Liberty, naming Phil King chair and Angela Paxton vice-chair as he continues to chair Trump's federal panel. Critics point to the panel's partisan mix and pending lawsuits.

Shipley Do‑Nuts will open at 1710 N. Zaragoza Road this spring, bringing early‑morning jobs and its signature hot‑glazed donuts to Far East El Paso.

Portillos staged a soft opening at Montana Commons last Wednesday, serving Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef and its famed chocolate cake.

El Paso’s suicide rate rose to about 14.2 per 100,000 in 2023 while roughly 17.6% of adults report frequent mental distress. Firearms and gaps in care are central concerns.

A 20i survey finds Texas web designers report more pay satisfaction than peers on the coasts, even with lower average salaries. Cost of living and career stage appear to matter more than raw dollars.

El Paso Animal Services logged 500+ calls and almost 300 citations as temperatures climb; officials urge shade, water and to report suspected neglect to 311.

A 54‑year‑old woman died after emergency crews responded to a West Side El Paso spa; police say the death is being investigated as a drowning. Detectives continue to canvass the scene.

Crime Stoppers of El Paso posted a Ten Most Wanted roster Friday naming 10 people and asking for anonymous tips to 915-566-TIPS.

A 46-year-old man died after deputies arrested him in San Elizario; the El Paso County Major Crimes Unit and Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Antonio says federal prosecutors filed 251 immigration-related cases for March 13–19, including alleged smuggling and re‑entry charges.

SWAT units responded to a home at Bagdad and McCombs in northeast El Paso Friday morning; officials released limited information.

At least five relatives were arrested after a young boy’s body was found wrapped in a blanket in Ciudad Juárez. Authorities say the child’s parents are being treated as prime suspects.