EPCC has opened applications for its Student Success Endowment Scholarship, funded by MacKenzie Scott's donation, covering tuition and fees for up to six semesters.

Socorro Independent School District started the 2025-2026 year with positivity and goals to build on their improved STAAR results, fostering both academic and personal growth for students.

Ysleta ISD receives multiple Texas awards in fine arts, excelling in theatre, art, and music, with recognition from organizations like TxETA, TAEA, and NAMM Foundation.

A study by UTEP suggests nighttime coffee consumption increases impulsivity, based on fruit fly behavior, with gender differences in effect intensity.

Richard E. Turley Jr. is set to deliver the 2025 Arrington Lecture at Utah State University, focusing on decades of collaborative LDS historical scholarship.

Texas Governor Abbott orders the arrest of absent House Democrats for avoiding a vote on redistricting, launching a bribery probe, as the lawmakers' protest delays a legislative session.

El Paso County Sheriff Joseph J. Roybal defends collaboration with ICE, focusing on public safety and targeting criminals, not undocumented immigrants. He aims to clarify ICE involvement and combat misinformation about law enforcement.

Las Cruces invites community groups to a meeting for official registration with the City on August 14, aiming to improve communication with local governance.

Socorro Independent School District celebrates receiving the National Certificate for STEM Excellence, a prestigious recognition for STEM education leadership.

Project SEARCH program at SISD celebrates another year of successfully training interns with disabilities, achieving a 100% employment rate that surpasses the national average.

El Paso Public Libraries are closing temporarily for RFID upgrades, with closures staggered between August and November. The Main Library remains open while other branches close for 1-2 weeks each.

El Paso proposes a lower property tax rate for FY2026, planning for public safety and infrastructure, but rising home values may offset reductions. Tax relief is also planned for seniors and the disabled.

The EPCSOA held a meeting with strong attendance, discussing contract negotiations with El Paso County, featuring guest speaker Todd Harrison from CLEAT and support from Betsy Keller's staff.