TCEQ says the latest weekly drought map shows a slight easing: abnormally dry areas now cover about 28% of Texas, the first weekly decline in eight weeks.

A man in El Paso pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two teenagers and was sentenced to probation; he must register as a sex offender and faces prison if he violates supervision.

Mostly cloudy and about 43°F early Saturday with a low (20%) chance of spotty midday showers. Milder, above‑normal highs return Sunday into midweek.

SB-165 would broaden New Mexico's "serious youthful offender" label to include second-degree murder and some gun crimes, adding detention checks and longer commitment terms. Sponsors say it's meant to let the system intervene earlier.

A two-vehicle collision on Eastlake Boulevard Thursday night left a 53-year-old woman dead; the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Border Patrol agents stopped a fleeing vehicle at the Highway 54 checkpoint and seized more than 416 pounds of marijuana; the driver was arrested. The bust adds to large interdictions in the El Paso sector.

An alarm activation briefly cleared parts of El Paso International Airport Thursday night; the city says operations are resuming and there is no emergency.

El Paso County obtained a court order shutting the Boss Lady Pub in Socorro after an undercover probe alleged prostitution and trafficking indicators.

Mostly sunny Friday with highs near 69°F. Slight chance of light, patchy showers Sunday–Monday, mainly along the International Border.

A federal judge has enjoined Texas' SB 13, pausing enforcement of the state's blacklist of firms accused of 'boycotting' fossil fuels and halting recent divestments. The order leaves state investment decisions in legal limbo.

City Council approved two contracts for up to $66 million to repave and resurface streets over the next two years, focusing on corridors rated poor or marginal.

A 3-year-old boy died after being struck by an ATV in Horizon City Tuesday night. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office says investigators are probing the crash and warned against ATV use on public streets.

Clear and chilly Thursday morning; sunny with highs near 62°F and a warm weekend ahead. Small chance of showers returns late Sunday into Monday.