Police officer and boxing champion Stephanie Han is an Irvin High School alumna who combines dedication to public service with her athletic career, informed by a disciplined background and support from her community in El Paso.

El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte is working with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to enhance public safety, as indicated in a social media post.

Governor Abbott ordered TWC and HHSC to probe potential misuse of child‑care dollars and tighten oversight. Agencies must file progress and final reports in late January and February.

UTEP awarded Ryan Boatright and Vianey Martinez the Hawkins Scholarship, recognizing their academic and leadership prowess and supporting their future studies.

El Paso ISD celebrates its trustees during School Board Recognition Month, acknowledging their efforts to ensure student success and community engagement in public education.

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar criticizes Trump's military actions in Venezuela, calling them illegal and an attack on sovereignty, while questioning the motives behind them.

El Paso celebrates new transit operators, highlighting their positive impact and the dedication required for their certification which improves the city's public transportation.

The El Paso Fire Department has acquired new AMKUS Heavy Rescue tools to enhance their vehicle extrication capabilities and improve emergency response outcomes.

Socorro, Texas, has canceled its January 1, 2026, City Council Meeting due to New Year's Day. Residents are advised to follow the City's Facebook for rescheduling updates.

El Paso County Sheriff's Deputies delivered holiday gifts to a family in Canutillo, as shared on Sheriff Oscar Ugarte's social media, demonstrating community outreach and the human side of law enforcement.

El Paso County Sheriff's Office conducted a 3-day operation near Tornillo Port of Entry to improve traffic safety, issuing 66 citations and impounding 13 vehicles.

A draft ICE solicitation envisions converting warehouses into massive detention hubs that could hold more than 80,000 people, with proposed sites including a facility near Dallas. The plan has already drawn tribal outrage and local concern over staffing, zoning and humane care.

El Paso is recruiting a Treasury Administrator responsible for managing public finances, strategic investments, and ensuring the safeguarding of taxpayer funds.