Texas Congressman Warns of Growing Drone Threat to Airports Nationwide
Rep. Tony Gonzales says the U.S. must act quickly to give airports the ability to shoot down drones with lasers
ABC-7 Issues First Alert for El Paso Weather
FAA Lifts Airspace Restrictions Over Southern New Mexico
Lifestyle
UTEP Breaks Spring Enrollment Record with Nearly 25,000 Students
University sees strong growth across undergraduate and graduate programs

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.
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".
Politics
Homeland Security Chief Addresses El Paso Airspace Closure
Noem says laser incident was part of 'joint agency' mission, promises better communication

Chaos and Finger-Pointing Over Abrupt Closure of El Paso Airspace
The shutdown, caused by a Pentagon laser test, has led to embarrassment and a blame game within the Trump administration.
FAA Closes and Reopens El Paso Airspace After Laser Incident
Lawmakers demand answers as Trump administration officials offer conflicting explanations for the surprise move.
Tech
El Paso Airport Briefly Closed After Drone Incident
Customs and Border Protection used a military laser weapon to target a suspected cartel drone, leading to chaos and confusion.

Evolving Counter-Drone Tech Lacks Foolproof Defense
Experts say no single solution can fully protect critical infrastructure from unauthorized drone flights.
U.S. Army Deploys Anti-Drone Weapon Near El Paso Airport
Airspace shutdown for 7 hours after LOCUST laser system deployed
Health
GLP-1s Plus Progestins Tied to Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
Study finds combination therapy associated with two-thirds lower risk compared to progestins alone

Popular El Paso Sports Bar Cited for Health Violations
Inspectors find multiple issues at local brewery during routine check
Tuberculosis, COVID-19 Outbreaks Plague Largest U.S. Immigration Detention Center
Concerns mount over conditions at Camp East Montana as health issues and deaths raise alarms