El Paso County Sheriff's Office joins MADD's Saturation Saturday to increase patrols and raise impaired driving awareness. Sheriff Ugarte emphasizes safety and the need for sober driving.

The UT System is investing $118 million in UTEP for campus revitalization, including a Student Union overhaul, which follows a student vote approving fee hikes to fund the updates.

Socorro's Communications Director, Victor Reta, has achieved a Master's in Communications and a Certification in Public Communication, supported by a TAMIO scholarship and the city's commitment to staff development.

The Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) was named to Forbes' Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, marking its second consecutive year receiving the accolade.

EPCC organized a math workshop for nursing students to enhance their calculation skills crucial for patient care, with over 100 attendees practicing dimensional analysis at the Rio Grande campus.

Two Ysleta ISD schools, YWLA and Valle Verde ECHS, top the El Paso high school rankings in the U.S. News 2025-2026 list, with high state and national ranks.

UTEP introduces the academic year with "Miner Welcome," two weeks of events from August 21 to September 5, including a concert, fireworks, and the 35th annual Minerpalooza.

The El Paso Police collaborate with Auto Express Lube to offer free VIN etchings on catalytic converters as a preventive measure against rising thefts.

El Paso Community College proposed a tax rate of $0.103563, equal to the no-new-revenue rate and avoiding the need for an election. A meeting for public input is on August 27, 2025.

Las Cruces announces holiday schedule for Labor Day, with city offices and various facilities closed, but emergency services and essential waste services operational.

James Vasquez becomes the permanent Superintendent of Schools for Socorro ISD after unanimous board approval, following his tenure as Interim Superintendent.

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees maintained the 2025 property tax rate at $1.0807 per $100 valuation, sustaining funding for operations and debt repayment without increase.

Canutillo ISD began a $7.3 million renovation of Bill Childress Elementary School, funded by a $387 million bond for districtwide improvements, including HVAC upgrades.