Politics
El Paso Lawmakers Criticize FAA's 'Unacceptable' Closure of Airport
Democratic officials demand answers over temporary flight restrictions, citing lack of communication and conflicting statements from officials.
El Paso Mayor Condemns Abrupt Airspace Closure
Mayor calls decision "unnecessary" and demands better communication from federal authorities.
El Paso Airspace Briefly Shut Down, Sparking Chaos
Trump administration blamed cartel drone, but others dispute explanation
Lifestyle
Heart-Shaped Foods and Desserts for Valentine's Day in El Paso
New cocktail lounge Nueve Uno Cinco opens in Downtown El Paso with creative drinks honoring the city's history.
The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Host Food Fight
Shoppers can help fight hunger by submitting receipts from participating food vendors in a competition to win the coveted 'Golden Asparagus' trophy.
EPPC Announces Mobile Food Pantry Schedule
El Paso Community College partners with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger to provide food assistance at campuses across the city.
Travel
Chaos at El Paso Airport as FAA Cancels and Then Resumes Flights
Travelers faced confusion and frustration over the sudden airspace closure and reopening
FAA Abruptly Closes and Reopens El Paso Airspace, Causing Chaos
The federal agency cited 'special security reasons' for the temporary shutdown, which lasted less than 8 hours before being lifted.
All Flights at El Paso Airport Halted for 10 Days Over Security Concerns
The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction, citing unspecified "special security reasons".
Sports
UTEP Men's Basketball Team Rallies Past NM State, 91-88, For Thrilling OT Win
Miners overcome 10-point deficit in regulation to defeat I-10 rival in overtime
UTEP Defeats New Mexico State 91-88 in Overtime Thriller
Caleb Blackwell scores 9 of his 21 points in OT to lift UTEP over rival New Mexico State
UTEP Miner women's basketball falls to Sam Houston State
Turnovers prove costly as UTEP drops to 2-9 in Conference USA play
Crime
US Military Intercepts Mexican Cartel Drones Breaching El Paso Airspace
The White House says the Pentagon took action to disable the drones, leading to a temporary airspace shutdown.
Mexican Cartel Drones Caused Temporary Airspace Closure Near El Paso
Authorities say drones breached US airspace, leading to a brief shutdown of the El Paso airport
FAA Lockdown Follows Cartel Drone Breach Over El Paso
Transportation Secretary says airspace shutdown was in response to cartel drone incursion, raising questions about border threats
