Lifestyle
El Paso Celebrates Lunar New Year with Vibrant Festival
Annual event features lion dances, martial arts, cultural performances, and family activities in Downtown.
Pioneering El Paso Immigration Attorney and Human Rights Advocate Carlos Spector Dies at 71
Spector championed asylum claims for Mexican and Indigenous migrants before succumbing to cancer.
El Paso Celebrates Black History Month with Annual Parade and Festival
The Interclub Council hosts the centennial-themed event to honor past and present trailblazers.
Weather
Gusty Winds, Cooler Temps Expected in El Paso This Weekend
Winds will peak around 40 mph tonight before weakening, with cooler highs in the 60s and 70s on Friday and Saturday.
Record Heat Hits El Paso Weeks Before Spring
Residents have mixed reactions to the unseasonably warm weather.
House Fire Breaks Out Near El Paso Taco Spot
No injuries reported as 23 fire units respond to blaze that spread to neighboring home.
Business
Burlington Stores Releases Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance
Company provides EPS and revenue guidance for the upcoming quarter
Marathon Petroleum Boosts El Paso Giving Day Fundraising
El Paso refinery's matching grants helped the annual campaign surpass its $2.1 million goal.
El Paso Electric Proposes 345 kV Transmission Line
The utility's $57M project aims to boost reliability and support growth on the East Side.
Health
Measles Cases Projected to Surge With Slight Vaccination Drop
Even a 1% annual decline in MMR vaccine coverage could lead to over 17,000 new measles cases and $1.5 billion in added healthcare costs, report warns.
Immigration Detention Camp in Texas Closed to Visitors Amid Measles Outbreak
Congressman says 14 active measles cases at Fort Bliss facility, 112 people isolated
Veterinarian Dr. Lauren Boyer Promotes Collegiality in El Paso
Dr. Boyer has been actively involved with local and state veterinary associations since graduating in 2012.
Travel
Big Bend Locals Worry New Border Wall Will Hurt Tourism, Environment
Alpine, Texas city council unanimously approves resolution urging federal government to carefully evaluate economic and environmental consequences of proposed 100-mile steel border wall.
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
