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El Paso police are asking for public help to locate three suspects involved in a convenience store burglary in East El Paso, designated as the "Crime of the Week." Meanwhile, water service has been restored to 200 customers in the Westway neighborhood after a main break, and the city honors WWII veteran Bobby Pierce Long on his 100th birthday.

El Paso police are seeking public help to identify the driver in a fatal hit-and-run involving a 76-year-old man in East El Paso, while two stabbings in West El Paso and on Montwood continue under investigation. Border advocates are calling for policy changes ahead of the USMCA trade pact’s potential renewal, focusing on reforms for border communities.

El Paso authorities arrested a long-evaded sex offender on June 16, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts, while a semitruck crash on Pete Domenici Highway near Santa Teresa caused traffic delays. A deadly house fire and explosion in El Paso killed six pets, emphasizing fire safety during dry conditions as a dangerous heatwave continues with temperatures hitting 103°F.

El Paso crews continue repairing damaged culverts near Gateway West and Airway after storm damage, while a 55-year-old man was arrested in Canutillo via hidden camera. City leaders prepare to vote on a Community Benefits Agreement with Meta for its data center in Northeast El Paso.

El Paso officials address a $12.2 million budget deficit in Ysleta ISD and a knife incident at a local shopping center, while planning new park shade canopies and responding to overdose reports at a Fort Bliss detention center. The city also announces the reopening of the Carl L. Robinson HEAT Retreat and issues a heat advisory amid rising temperatures.

El Paso's El Paso Independent School District faces a $4.3 million budget deficit after major job cuts, while the FBI warns parents about online predators targeting kids. Two San Elizario ISD schools, including Lorenzo G. Alarcon Elementary, will close next year due to declining enrollment, and Ysleta ISD seeks solutions amid its own budget challenges.

El Paso's El Paso Independent School District cut 55 non-instructional positions to address budget issues, while a 41-year-old man was arrested for brandishing a knife in the Upper Valley. Record rainfall caused infrastructure damage and led to road closures, with today’s heat reaching 100.9°F.

El Paso residents should stay alert as severe weather including flash floods and power outages disrupted the city on June 15, 2026, with warnings active through the evening. Authorities are also seeking help to identify a hit-and-run suspect and investigating a fatal crash in East El Paso.

El Paso: A man killed in a late-night crash in East El Paso, U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar announces reduced capacity for a Socorro immigration detention center, and El Paso’s LGBTQ+ community responds to state mandate with Pride-themed street lights.

El Paso authorities are dealing with a U.S. military strike in Venezuela that killed a Tren de Aragua leader, a water rescue along the Rio Grande Levee, and concerns over delayed ICE data impacting public health responses. The city also opened cooling centers for a heatwave and shared a heartbreaking story of an immigrant child in custody seeking his father in Peru.

El Paso — Two Canutillo ISD teachers face investigation for not reporting assaults in a special education classroom, while a hit-and-run crash in East El Paso led to the arrest of a 40-year-old man. Newly released bodycam footage is being reviewed in the death of Roel Contreras, and St. Pius X Catholic School is closing due to financial issues.

El Paso's Local Wire update covers misconduct charges at Deanna Davenport Elementary, the closure of St. Pius X Catholic School, and the death of Roel Contreras during custody. The episode also addresses potential school district layoffs and severe weather warnings impacting West El Paso.

El Paso City Council votes 5-3 to retain Meta's data center tax incentive despite community opposition, while a wastewater spill from Anapra, Chihuahua, affects Sunland Park. Walmart faces mediation demands from 18 plaintiffs in the 2019 shooting case as El Paso experiences extreme heat with temperatures reaching 105°F.

El Paso authorities are investigating a water recovery incident in Socorro involving a missing man and a vehicle crash on Loop 375 that led to an armed standoff. The city is also bracing for a heatwave with triple-digit temperatures and a new Screwworm case prompting cooling center activations.

El Paso police arrested Justin Thomas Donnelly for a DWI crash on Horizon Boulevard and are hunting a suspect in a knifepoint motel robbery in the Lower Valley. Hudspeth County declared a disaster emergency due to a water outage in Sierra Blanca, while two El Paso ISD trustees resigned over budget cuts and layoffs.

El Paso's school district faces turmoil as two trustees resign amid financial emergency and staff layoffs, while city leaders prepare to vote on ending a tax incentive deal with Meta. A major wildfire near Lincoln County remains 71% contained, and a power outage in the Westside has been resolved.

El Paso's El Paso Independent School District declared a financial emergency after mass layoffs, sparking resignations from trustees Valerie Ganelon Beals and David Call. A man died in El Paso County Sheriff’s custody, and a small plane crash at Santa Teresa Airport injured three people.

El Paso: El Paso ISD declares financial emergency leading to potential layoffs due to a $52.8 million shortfall, while a 23-year-old man gets 50 years in prison for a 2025 Northeast El Paso shooting. Distracted driving caused a six-vehicle crash on I-10 in Anthony, and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar fights federal data center plans.

El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson defends the city’s data center deal with Meta, citing legal protections and financial stability. Meanwhile, Camp East Montana quarantines 180 detainees after measles exposure, and El Paso ISD faces potential staff cuts amid financial struggles.

El Paso faces potential hundreds of job losses in its school district amid budget cuts and a financial exigency declaration, while severe weather including flash floods and thunderstorms threatens Central and Northeast areas. Authorities also recovered a body in the Lower Valley and city officials push to end a controversial Meta incentive agreement led by Councilmember Josh Acevedo.

El Paso police are investigating a murder involving a man who attacked and set fire to a victim in Central El Paso, while a 18-year-old was arrested for firing from a 3D-printed gun in the same area. Authorities also warn of strong storms expected later this week and raise concerns about data centers impacting local school funding.

El Paso — Stephanie Han defended her WBA women’s lightweight title against Holly Holm at the El Paso County Coliseum, boosting the city’s profile in elite boxing. Civil rights groups sued ICE over alleged inhumane conditions at Camp East Montana, while EPISD faces budget cuts and parent protests in South-Central El Paso.

El Paso — Stephanie Han defended her WBA lightweight title against Holly Holm at the County Coliseum, while a pedestrian was killed on Transmountain Road near Loop 375. Parents in South-Central El Paso protest budget cuts to the El Paso Independent School District amid a $52.8 million deficit.

El Paso's El Paso Independent School District faces potential 400-job cuts due to a $52.8 million shortfall, with a board meeting set for discussion. A two-vehicle crash on I-10 West near Airway left one person airlifted, following a recent rollover incident.

El Paso's El Paso Independent School District faces a financial crisis with potential job cuts for over 400 staff and a declared financial emergency. A home explosion in Las Cruces killed one person, and a special audit of Doña Ana County highlights transparency and efficiency concerns.