Lifestyle
El Paso Gears Up for Mardi Gras 2026 Celebrations
Downtown block party and other festivities set for February 17th
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.
Weather
Gusty, Dusty Conditions Persist in El Paso
ABC-7 issues another First Alert for high winds and dust storms
El Paso Pauses Curbside Recycling Due to High Winds
Trash collection continues, but recycling pickup suspended through Thursday
Deadly Pileup on Colorado Highway as High Winds Fuel Wildfire Risks
Powerful winds across the Southwest and Great Plains prompt warnings of rapidly spreading wildfires and hazardous driving conditions.
Travel
Geopolitics Can Disrupt Flights Without Warning
Global conflicts and foreign policy decisions can significantly impact air travel, leading to longer routes, higher costs, and flight disruptions.
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.
Health
El Paso Issues 'Unhealthy' Air Quality Alert
Over 600,000 residents urged to stay indoors due to dangerous particulate matter levels
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
Sports
New Mexico State defeats UTEP 67-63
Aggies improve to 13-13 with victory over Miners
Monster Jam Returns to El Paso for Gravity-Defying Weekend
Massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium on March 14-15, 2026.
Legacy's big men lead Rebels basketball into playoffs
Tristine Turner and Jay Jay Starling have guided the Legacy High School boys basketball team to the postseason with their dominant play in the paint.
