Sunny Saturday with highs near 76°F; gusty east winds tonight and a slight chance of light showers Sunday.

Federal authorities moved onto Fronton Island in the Rio Grande near Roma, escalating a long-running state‑federal fight. The action follows an Air Force NDA expansion and earlier Texas fortification.

An El Paso ironwork owner pled guilty to deceptive business practices and was ordered to repay more than $100,000 after customers said paid-for work never arrived.

El Paso doctors say HPV-linked oropharyngeal cancers are appearing in younger, often non-smoking patients. They urge vigilance for persistent throat symptoms and vaccination.

El Paso will mark the nation’s 250th with an eight-day slate of concerts, crafts and a projection light show from June 27 to July 4.

Sheriff Oscar Ugarte told commissioners that overtime and staffing shortages are straining El Paso County jails and requested about 100 more detention officers.

The TWDB approved $5 million to replace failing mains, add meters and hydrants in Homestead Meadows North to cut chronic leaks and lost water.

Federal and local water managers warn of a tight 2026 Rio Grande irrigation season as low snowpack and shrinking reservoirs squeeze supplies. Elephant Butte sits near 13% and releases are compressed.

Viral clips of leash yanks prompted El Paso Animal Services to open an investigation and remind owners that painful corrections can cross into cruelty.

Two El Paso men were arrested after alleged scams that targeted elderly residents seeking repairs, authorities say. Officials are urging families to vet contractors carefully.

After a month in Dilley detention, a Venezuelan family who entered through CBP One says fear and their daughter’s illness pushed them to buy one‑way tickets home.

EPISD is weighing a $3,000 voluntary buyout for central-office staff as leaders try to close a projected multimillion-dollar gap without classroom cuts. The board will take up the proposal next Tuesday.

Sunny and warm today with highs near 83°F. Gusty winds Friday could raise fire danger — avoid open burning.