Amazon opened a new West El Paso delivery station this week, staging packages at a 160,000‑sq‑ft hub near West Towne Marketplace and dispatching vans across the west side.

El Paso defense firm ARC Aerospace plans a 16,500‑sq‑ft Adelante II manufacturing hub on the west side to build flight computers, motors and other drone components. The company says the center will add specialized engineering jobs and use AI and robotics.

Austin repair shops are buying in bulk as a global Group III base‑oil squeeze tightens synthetic motor‑oil supplies and raises the prospect of higher prices and rationing.

The Dallas Fed’s May survey shows Texas factory growth cooled to an average pace as input costs rose and orders softened, though firms still expect higher activity ahead.

Surging gold and volatile silver are reshaping El Paso buying habits — shoppers are trading down to lower‑karat pieces and using trade‑in options to keep purchases affordable.

Target is remodeling a dozen Texas stores as part of a roughly $5B push to refresh 130+ locations and expand grocery and pickup services. Two San Antonio stores are on the list.

A delivery error at a Circle K on N. Zaragoza contaminated a premium gas tank with diesel, stalling cars and leaving some motorists with expensive repair estimates.

El Paso‑headquartered Helen of Troy posted a GAAP annual loss after nearly $886M in write‑downs, its first annual red ink in 17 years as management outlines a turnaround.

Phoenix-based AZ Lemonade Stand will appear in every Circle K in Arizona and about 650 stores across the West after a new distribution deal.

Butler-based MAC.BID will open its 29th warehouse at 12435 Rojas Drive in El Paso this spring, bringing $1 auctions and new jobs to the area.

Monkey Rock at The Shoppes at Solana was locked out after a landlord notice cited a lease breach, leaving families and staff unsure when the entertainment center will reopen.

El Paso County Economic Development launches ARPA Technical Assistance Program to support local businesses with workshops from Jan. 13 to Mar. 31, covering funding, marketing, and workforce strategies.

Socorro is accepting nominations for its Small Business of the Quarter Awards to recognize and support local businesses. Residents can nominate via an online link; details are available by calling the Economic Recovery Office.