A UTEP analysis of NIH All of Us data found GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic were linked to sharply lower odds of several substance‑use disorders, but authors say trials are needed.

UTEP researchers found gypsum-rich dust from White Sands causes only about 2–3% PV power loss at an Alamogordo test site, lowering cleaning and water needs for solar.

A Dallas Fed survey finds two-thirds of Texas companies use AI; a small share say it lowered their need for workers.

El Paso Children’s Hospital added a Lumenis UltraPulse CO2 laser and a ZEISS KINEVO 900 S microscope to expand burn, scar and complex-surgery care closer to home. Hospital officials say the upgrades will keep more specialty treatment in the Borderland.

Fort Bliss has started building 10 3D‑printed barracks that could house more than 500 soldiers, marking a rapid, larger‑scale push of robotic construction on post.

A 20i survey finds Texas web designers report more pay satisfaction than peers on the coasts, even with lower average salaries. Cost of living and career stage appear to matter more than raw dollars.

UTEP researchers, led by Dr. Nigel Ward, found that AI could sound more natural by mimicking phonetic reduction, a speech pattern associated with positive emotions.

El Paso ISD collaborates with the city and UTEP on El Paso Computes, a $3M initiative to train teachers and educate students in AI and computer science.

A Falcon 9 lifted Italy’s COSMO‑SkyMed CSG‑3 into low Earth orbit on Jan. 2, producing a bright sky show visible from Southern California to El Paso as SpaceX opened 2026 with a successful mission.

El Paso celebrated New Year's Eve with a custom-built star drop, reflecting local identity, crafted by Pro-Tech System Solutions' Peter, as part of #NYEInEP and #EPWinterFest events.

Project Runway's Belania Daley visited El Paso Community College to give fashion students insights into the industry and emphasized the value of foundational skills and community involvement.

EPCC hosted 'Hack the Border 4.0' with competitions and workshops focused on AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics, aiming to give students practical skills relevant to industry demands.

A UTEP researcher found fossil fragments of Tenontosaurus in West Texas, extending known range and understanding of the dinosaur's geographical dispersal.