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
Breezy to Windy Conditions Persist in El Paso
Dust remains a concern despite slightly weaker winds compared to previous day
One person hospitalized after Upper Valley house fire
El Paso Fire Department responded to the incident on Cinnamon Teal Circle.
Gusty, Dusty Conditions Persist in El Paso
ABC-7 issues another First Alert for high winds and dust storms
Sports
Legacy, Greenwood boys basketball teams lose playoff games
The Legacy Rebels and Greenwood Rangers were eliminated in the bi-district round of the high school basketball playoffs.
Andress & Mountain View advance in high school basketball playoffs
Two El Paso teams move on to the area round after Monday's games
Record Field, New Downtown Course Highlight 2026 Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon
The annual race welcomed its largest field since 2007, with runners competing in the full marathon, half-marathon, and 5K events.
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.
Crime
ICE operation in El Paso leads to 38 arrests and rescue of child workers
The enforcement action targeted construction sites in Texas and New Mexico.
Driver Sentenced to 15 Years for Killing Dixie Chicks Founder
Laura Lynch, 65, died in 2023 crash caused by reckless driver with prior DWI convictions.
Man Sentenced for Deadly Crash That Killed Dixie Chicks Founder
Domenick Chavez pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received 15 years in prison for the 2023 crash that killed Laura Lynch.
