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Congresswoman Escobar urges Meta to hold public sessions on El Paso data center impacts

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar urged Meta on Mar. 25 to engage openly with El Paso residents regarding its new data center’s impacts on utilities and environment. Her letter calls for public listening sessions amid concerns over rising costs and resource usage.


Abigail Contreras

Which ex-high school standouts from El Paso County area will play on Thursday, March 26?

Thursday, March 26 will see this former El Paso County area high school star in competition.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath (2024)

White students made up 5.1% of El Paso County’s student body in the 2024-25 school year

There were 8,181 white students enrolled in El Paso County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Ray Provencio, Port Director for CBP El Paso Port of Entry

CBP seizes cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine at Paso del Norte

Customs officers at Paso de Norte Port seized over 139 kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine from a single vehicle on Feb. 28. The driver was arrested and federal prosecution is underway.

UTEP beach volleyball splits matches on opening day at Arizona Invitational

UTEP beach volleyball opened play at the Arizona Invitational by splitting two matches—defeating San Francisco but losing to No. 19 Arizona. The team continues tournament action Saturday against Missouri State and Tarleton State.


David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in El Paso County in week ending Mar. 14?

For the week ending Mar. 14, the lowest reported price of midgrade gas in El Paso County stood at $3.18 per gallon.
Texas State Board Of Education Vice Chair Pam Little (2024)

El Paso County education: 302 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in schools in the 2024-25 school year

There were 302 Pacific Islander students enrolled in El Paso County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
Taekuk Cho, HSI El Paso acting Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Syrian national extradited to El Paso faces human smuggling charges

A Syrian national accused of leading an international human smuggling network has been extradited to the United States.