Lifestyle
Literarity Book Shop to close after 9 years, leaving cultural void in El Paso
The independent bookstore championed Borderland authors and community dialogue, but rising costs and competition forced its closure.
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
Sports
Over 6,000 Runners Compete in 2026 El Paso Marathon
Runners from 48 states and 9 countries take on the full 26.2 miles, half marathon, and 5K races.
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
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
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
Founding Dixie Chicks Member Killed in Crash
Domenick Chavez sentenced to 15 years in prison for manslaughter
Driver Gets 15 Years for Crash That Killed Dixie Chicks Co-Founder
Domenick Chavez pleaded guilty to manslaughter after his pickup truck slammed into Laura Lynch's vehicle at over 100 mph.
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Crash That Killed Founding Chicks Member
Domenick Chavez pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 head-on collision that killed Laura Lynch in West Texas.
