El Paso Water approved a deal with Upwell to treat desalination brine and return up to 3 million gallons of potable water per day. Officials say the project will also recover minerals, but costs and a timeline remain unclear.

GSA and local officials say the Bridge of the Americas modernization has moved into the design‑build phase, with three teams shortlisted and construction slated for early 2028.

El Paso and Fort Bliss signed an agreement to bring 'Torch Transit by Sun Metro' — a free, app‑booked on‑post van service for military ID holders expected in early 2027.