New Contractor Takes Over Largest Migrant Facility in U.S.
ICE announces Amentum will manage Camp East Montana in El Paso amid calls for closure over detainee deaths and conditions.
SWAT Team Responds to Domestic Disturbance in El Paso
New Book Highlights Innovative Financial Solutions for All Americans
Lifestyle
El Paso Program Helps Renters Save for Down Payments
Rising rents squeeze budgets, so one program aims to turn renters into homeowners.

Poppies Return to El Paso Museum of Archaeology
Annual Poppies Fest celebration kicks off this Friday
El Paso Celebrates Lunar New Year with Vibrant Festival
Annual event features lion dances, martial arts, cultural performances, and family activities in Downtown.
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
El Paso County, Chihuahua State Leaders Meet on Tornillo Port, Aerospace, Growth
Officials discuss operational efficiencies, aerospace industry development, and a binational economic committee.

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.
Health
GLP-1 Medications Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
Research suggests people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may need nutritional monitoring and supplements.

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
Entertainment
El Pasoan Julian Kalel Advances to American Idol Top 20 with Emotional Original Song
The local singer dedicated his performance of 'Surrender' to his father, sharing a powerful message about mental health

Disney on Ice Returns to El Paso
The family-friendly event will be back at the El Paso County Coliseum in May 2026.
Jake Paul's MVPW Inks Multi-Year Deal To Bring Women's Boxing To ESPN
The partnership will run through 2028, seeking to establish "a new global platform for women's boxing."