The Federal Aviation Administration issued a temporary flight restriction barring unauthorized drones along the US-Mexico border up to 400 feet above ground, extending one nautical mile north of the border. The action addresses concerns about illegal drug shipments and cartel drone activity.
Federal Aviation Administration, Issued temporary flight restriction; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Stated military will shoot down cartel drones; Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Said restrictions will counter cartel drone threats and 1 more
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico announced a campaign rally in El Paso on October 26 from 6 to 8 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. The event is part of his "Clear Eyes, Full Hearts" statewide tour ahead of the November 3 election.
James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate; Ken Paxton, Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Texas Attorney General
Construction is underway on three large data center projects near El Paso: one by Meta Platforms in El Paso, one by Oracle in nearby New Mexico, and a third planned on Fort Bliss Army post in east El Paso. El Paso city officials adopted a climate plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but the data centers could conflict with climate goals.
El Paso city officials, adopted climate plan; Meta Platforms, building data center in El Paso; Oracle, building data center in New Mexico and 1 more
The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking new information about the February 7, 1995 murder of Celia Loya, 30, in El Paso. The reward for tips leading to an arrest has been increased to $6,000.
$$6,000 for reward for information leading to arrest
Texas Department of Public Safety, seeking tips; El Paso Police Department, investigating agency; Texas Rangers, investigating agency and 1 more
El Paso voters will decide two local district court races and a statewide appeals court race in November 2026. The 120th District Court features a Republican incumbent seeking re-election against a Democrat challenger. The 168th District Court seat is vacant. The Fifteenth Court of Appeals will hold its first election since creation in 2023.
$$193,000 for base salary for district court judge
Ben Ivey, Republican incumbent, 120th District Court judge; Chris Anchondo, Democrat challenger for 120th District Court; Gov. Greg Abbott, appointed current Fifteenth Court of Appeals justices
Republican and Democratic candidates for Texas House Districts 77 and 71 discussed education funding, data centers, and housing policy ahead of the November 3 midterm election.
Humberto Perez, Republican candidate for Texas House District 77; Vince Perez, Democrat and incumbent District 77 state representative; Diana Luna, Democrat candidate for Texas House District 71 and 1 more
The Mexican Consulate in El Paso will host financial education activities October 19-23 as part of Mexico's National Financial Education Week. The program features online presentations and an in-person information fair with specialists and partner organizations.
Mexican Consulate in El Paso, Host of financial education activities
A traffic dispute near Eastlake Boulevard and Rojas Drive in East El Paso County escalated when a man allegedly threw rocks at another driver and his BMW, shattering windows and striking the victim. Edgar Sanchez was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
$$5,000 for property damage from rock-thrown assault
Edgar Sanchez, Man arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Agency that investigated and arrested suspect
Multiple candidates are running for El Paso City Council seats in the November 2026 election. Incumbent Alejandra Chávez faces three challengers in District 1, and incumbent Ivan Niño faces Richard Genera in District 5. City Council members serve four-year terms and are paid $72,800 annually.
$$72,800 for annual salary for City Council representatives
Alejandra Chávez, Incumbent City Council District 1 representative; Matthew James Kozik, Candidate for City Council District 1; Daniela Garcia, Candidate for City Council District 1 and 3 more
Vinton Steel, a minimill owned by Japan-based Kyoei Steel, is undertaking a $255 million expansion at its facility in El Paso County's Upper Valley. The project includes new building and furnace equipment, with a target completion of early 2027.
$$255 million for expansion project cost
Vinton Steel, company undertaking expansion; Kyoei Steel, owner of Vinton Steel; Greg Abbott, Texas Governor who announced funding and 1 more
A semitruck crashed on Gateway East near Eastlake in East El Paso County on Sunday morning, Oct. 11. The driver had to be extricated and airlifted by helicopter. The crash closed Gateway East and Exit 35 at Eastlake Boulevard.
Fire Department, airlifted driver by Fire STAR helicopter; El Paso County Sheriff's Office, took over scene and assisted with road closure; El Paso Police Department, assisted with road closure and 1 more
Deputy constables with the El Paso County Constable's Office arrested a 34-year-old man on multiple felony warrants in East El Paso. He was booked on 45 criminal charges including possession of child pornography, sexual performance of a child, and online solicitation of a minor.
$$250,000 for bond
Mauricio Toscano, arrested man; El Paso County Constable's Office, Precinct Six, arresting agency
Victor Martinez, 64, was charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals after a German Shepherd puppy fell from his moving pickup truck on October 3 in El Paso. The puppy suffered visible injuries including blood and abrasions on its face, nose, and rear leg.
Victor Martinez, Driver charged with animal cruelty; El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Agency that filed complaint affidavit; Martinez's grandson, Passenger who reported earlier incident
El Paso County is hosting a trick-or-treat event at its downtown offices on October 30. Families will visit the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse and Downtown Annex from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and county employees will participate in costume and office-decorating contests.
El Paso County, Host of event; Betsy Keller, County Administrator
An El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office deputy was arrested on 10 counts of tampering with governmental records. Investigators allege she altered more than 380 vehicle registration records in the state system to bypass inspection and emissions requirements between July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. She was booked into El Paso County Detention Facility on a $50,000 bond.
$$50,000 for bond
Jessica Marie Alonzo, El Paso tax office deputy at authorized contract office; El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office, Office that reported arrest and investigated altered records; El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office Enforcement Division, Made allegations of record alteration
Texas Department of Safety Trooper Raymond Torres found an injured owl in the center median of Interstate 10 near Van Horn while on patrol. Torres cared for the owl until Texas Parks and Wildlife arrived and transported it to the El Paso Zoo for medical treatment.
Raymond Torres, Texas Department of Safety trooper; Texas Department of Safety, State agency; Texas Parks and Wildlife, State agency that transported owl and 1 more
El Paso County voters will choose in November between incumbent Democrat County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, seeking a third term, and Republican challenger Minerva Torres Shelton, a retired FBI agent and former police officer. The race is one of three Commissioners Court contests on the ballot.
$County judge must balance increasing costs for services with impact to taxpayers, but no specific tax effect stated in sources.
Ricardo Samaniego, Democrat incumbent county judge seeking third term; Minerva Torres Shelton, Republican candidate for county judge, retired FBI agent and former police officer
Pro boxer Bryan Flores will face Jose Nunez in a 10-round super lightweight bout at El Paso County Coliseum on November 13. Both fighters hold ranked status in major boxing organizations.
$$50 for ticket price
Bryan Flores, Super lightweight boxer, ranked No. 10 by WBC and No. 14 by IBF; Jose Nunez, Super lightweight boxer, ranked No. 6 by WBA; ProBox Promotions, Event presenter and 1 more
The Texas House Committee on Natural Resources held a meeting in El Paso's Lower Valley on Tuesday to discuss water challenges facing the region, including Rio Grande water access between Texas and New Mexico and ways to increase the state's water supply. The committee also provided oversight of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Mary Gonzalez, State Rep., District 75; Cody Harris, Chairman; Veronica Carbajal, Resident who gave public testimony and 2 more