El Paso County Sheriff's Office demonstrates non-lethal PepperBall technology as a potential tool for law enforcement to de-escalate situations without using deadly force.

El Paso County is receiving a new rescue vehicle funded by the FY26 CJS Appropriations Bill, enhancing public safety and emergency response effectiveness.

EPCC Theatre's 'Tejano New Stages' will feature script readings to promote local storytelling on August 1-2, with actor performances and audience feedback.

El Paso Police collaborate with Take 5 Oil Change to offer free VIN etching on catalytic converters to deter theft, an initiative responding to over 800 thefts in three years.

El Paso Parks and Recreation announces the El Paso Strong Girls Fastpitch Tournament from August 8-10, with divisions 8U-18U. Entry is $400 per team with registration ending August 1.

Patricia Lira becomes the new leader of Park Elementary School in El Paso, bringing over 20 years of experience, including a successful tenure as principal at Lamar Elementary.

Edmundo Calderon, El Paso's Chief Internal Auditor, is set to retire in August 2025. His 20 years of service are celebrated, and a search for his interim replacement has begun.

The Rio Grande Campus's A & B Buildings are reopening after HVAC issues, with classes resuming July 21st. Repairs are ongoing, but the cooling system is now sufficient for a comfortable environment.

The El Paso Fire Department celebrated Family Night with Class 105 trainees, exhibiting their new skills before graduation and honoring the training academy's efforts.

The FBI is conducting a training exercise at the El Paso Convention Center with multiple agencies, not related to any threat. It aims to certify crisis negotiation teams without disrupting the public.

K9 Knox retired from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office after seven years of service, having contributed to over 50 arrests and participated in a blood donation program.

El Paso ISD introduces a more flexible dress code, free school supplies for students, and prepares to enforce a new cell phone ban in the 2025-26 school year.

El Paso Independent School District updated its dress code to be inclusive and practical, avoiding a high school uniform mandate but adopting universal colors for current uniform policies.