Dr. King’s legacy was never comfortable or silent. David Stout connects his moral urgency to today’s ICE actions from Minnesota to the border — and what it means for justice and democracy. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/19/o...

Births to El Paso County residents fell again in 2025, marking the 15th decline in the past 20 years. The long-term drop is already affecting schools and likely will reshape the region’s future. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/19/e...

El Paso Electric wants state approval to build a $473M natural gas power plant for Meta. Meta would pay for it – and get exclusive electricity from the plant for five years. Regulators must decide whether to allow the deal. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/18/e...

An ICE detainee’s death in El Paso may be ruled homicide, the Washington Post reports, as immigration enforcement intensifies throughout the borderland. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/16/m...

This week in El Paso: • MLK Day events, service projects, closures • Senior Games registration opens • UTEP study finds high parasite rates in kissing bugs • Ysleta ISD adds new holiday • UTEP opens Texas Western Hall Read more in our weekly roundup. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/16/e...

A proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates may sound consumer-friendly, but it could sharply reduce access to credit and push vulnerable borrowers toward predatory lenders, an El Paso credit union leader writes. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/15/o...

El Paso Water approved its annual budget, raising water bills by 12% for average households – about $10 more a month starting in March. Utility leaders say the increase is needed for infrastructure and rising costs. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/14/e...

Several appeals in some of Texas' highest-profile capital punishment cases – including El Paso “desert killer” David Wood – are set for 2026 as the state continues to maintain a historically low number of executions. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/14/t...

Catch this week’s top events across El Paso. 🐰 Miffy visits La Nube 🎻 Zuill Bailey opens festival week 🏛️ Third Thursdays Downtown 💍 Bridal & Quince Expo 🎼 Symphony, opera & exhibitions Plan your week with our events roundup. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/14/e...

Fact check: Do El Paso area police departments utilize Flock license plate readers? Here’s our latest fact brief, which we produce in partnership with Gigafact to correct misinformation and amplify factual information. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/13/g...

Global K-pop superstars BTS are coming to El Paso. The band announced a May Sun Bowl stop as part of their 2026 world tour, which marks their return to performing after a nearly four-year hiatus. Tickets go on sale Friday. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/13/b...

In several El Paso primary election races, candidates face no opposition and move straight to November — some without a general election challenger at all. See which races are uncontested. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/12/e...

Health insurance premiums are straining El Paso families as the cost of health care services and drugs go up, while Affordable Care Act enrollees wait for the federal government to extend tax credits. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/11/h...

This week in El Paso: -City looks to toughen dog attack penalties -Eastside Sports Complex renamed -Beast Urban Park expansion moves forward Read more in our weekly news roundup. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/09/e...

Fact check: Is a neurological virus outbreak affecting horses in El Paso? Here’s our latest fact brief, which we produce in partnership with Gigafact to correct misinformation and amplify factual information. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/08/g...

We want to know how increasing health insurance costs are impacting your life. Did you drop coverage all together? Are you delaying medical care? Do you plan to seek health care in Mexico? elpasomatters.org/2026/01/07/h...

Catch this week’s top events across El Paso. 🎭 Jewel Box Series returns 🏀 UTEP men’s basketball opens 2026 at home 🥾 Desert hikes 🎼 Symphony and opera Plan your week with our full events roundup. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/07/e...

This week’s Canutillo ISD board meeting, where trustees were expected to vote on a contract for superintendent finalist Josue Borrego was postponed. Here’s what’s next. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/06/c...

A new CREEED initiative is recognizing teachers at Glenn Cove, Vista Hills, Sgt. Roberto Ituarte, Cactus Trails and Hawkins elementary schools, and the Harmony School of Excellence for their high-achieving economically disadvantaged population. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/06/e...

With 2025 behind us, The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top political stories we are watching in 2026. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/05/t...

As flu activity peaked in El Paso, the city's vaccination numbers fell. An update on this season’s respiratory illnesses: elpasomatters.org/2026/01/05/e...

Migration has long been embedded in the landscape of the borderland – and one of the reasons that make El Paso a special place for bird-watching. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/04/b...

This week in El Paso: -El Paso Water sets rate hike community meetings -When El Paso last saw a full day of freezing temps -Your Chihuahuan Desert photos could be on exhibit Read more in our weekly news roundup. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/02/e...

El Paso recorded its third-warmest year on record in 2025, with 29 daily record highs and no record lows, as climate change continues to drive rising temperatures in the Chihuahuan Desert. elpasomatters.org/2026/01/01/e...

El Paso County is seeing growing interest in data centers, but planning matters. County Commissioner Jackie Butler says now is the time to ensure these projects deliver real, long-term value for the community. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/31/o...

Catch this week’s top events across El Paso. 🎆 New Year’s Eve Star Drop 🏈 Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta 🏟️ Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl ⛸️ WinterFest skating, concerts Plan your week with our events roundup. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/31/e...

From the aftermath of the Walmart mass shooting and shifting immigration enforcement to school closures, dust storms and stories rooted in faith, culture and identity, these are some of the stories that defined the year in El Paso. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/30/t...

The year 2025 exposed deep failures in American leadership and institutions, retired Army Col. James Revels of El Paso writes, reflecting on the enemy within and the cost to democracy. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/29/o...

The 2025 Sun Bowl features Arizona State against Duke at Sun Bowl Stadium – a rematch of the 2014 game where the Sun Devils claimed victory. Check out more details on tickets, parking, fan fiestas and pre-game parties for this year’s event: elpasomatters.org/2025/12/29/s...

The Sun Bowl enters its 92nd edition as college football’s postseason continues to shift. A renewed CBS deal offers stability — even as questions about playoffs, conferences and bowl season remain. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/28/e...

This week in El Paso: • Holiday trash, recycling schedule set • UMC CEO’s evaluation released • UTEP Rubin Center director to retire • County receives $12.8M transit hub grant Read more in our weekly roundup. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/26/e...

Catch this week’s top events across El Paso. 🎄 Fred Loya Christmas Lights 🕯️ Kwanzaa celebration at McCall Center 🏈 Sun Bowl team arrivals ⛸️ WinterFest skating, concerts and family events 🎆 New Year’s Eve Star Drop Plan your week with our events roundup. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/24/e...

An FCC rule issued this week targets foreign-made new-model drones. The city of El Paso says its current drone program can continue — but the long-term impact is still unclear. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/23/f...

What does it mean to be a Catholic saint? How long does canonization take? What counts as a miracle? El Paso Matters tries to explain the complex, often misunderstood path to sainthood. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/23/h...

As President Trump accelerates mass deportation efforts to “keep American communities safe,” some Texas district attorneys say in some cases, those efforts are making it harder for them to prosecute people accused of violent crimes. More from the Texas Tribune: elpasomatters.org/2025/12/22/i...

When the world grows darker, we must increase the light. @rabbilevielp reflects on Chanukah’s urgent message in the wake of violence and terror.https://elpasomatters.org/2025/12/22/opinion-when-the-world-went-dark-chanukah-make-more-light/

El Paso County Chief Administrator Betsy Keller received a successful performance evaluation, but her contract and salary remain unchanged. County officials say no new perks or additional benefits were added after the review. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/22/e...

Despite overall improvements, Douglass Elementary scored an F three consecutive years in the portion of the rating system that measures whether students met expectations in the STAAR test. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/21/e...

After a challenging year, El Paso reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026 with a focus on local leadership, community investment and shared values. Read the opinion. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/19/e...

This week in El Paso: • EPISD finalizes Brian Lusk’s superintendent contract • Health officials confirm a new mpox case • County appoints animal welfare director • City rejects zoo lawsuit settlement Read more in our weekly roundup. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/19/e...

With his latest pay raise, the salary for UMC El Paso CEO Jacob CIntron surpasses $1 million. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/18/u...

El Paso city officials rejected an RFQ for redeveloping the site once planned for the defunct Downtown arena, leaving the district’s vacant and historic buildings in limbo as the city decides what comes next. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/18/d...

Cleaner air in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez requires shared responsibility, data-driven decisions and cross-border coordination. NADBank environmental officer Salvador López Córdova on what’s working — and what comes next. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/17/o...

A Democrat is running in every state and federal race on the Texas ballot next year, the first time in modern state history that either party has fielded a full slate of candidates. More from the Texas Tribune: elpasomatters.org/2025/12/17/t...

Catch this week’s top events across El Paso. 🎨 Arts District Posada 🕯️ Navidad de La Fe Luminarias 🎶 After Hours at La Nube 🏊 Polar Plunge at Ascarate ❄️ Frost & Fun Family Night 🎄 WinterFest events Downtown Plan your week with our events roundup. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/17/e...

Ysleta ISD’s enrollment has declined at a faster rate than projected since the COVID-19 pandemic. With revenue down, the district’s budget deficit was expected to increase, leading the district to implement cost-saving measures. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/16/y...

A Guatemalan man illegally deported from El Paso is back in the U.S. after a federal judge demanded his return. Court records show ICE acted with what the judge called “blatant lawlessness.” elpasomatters.org/2025/12/15/i...

Buying local art isn’t about décor — it’s about connection. Skip the mass-produced prints and support El Paso artists who capture the beauty of this place, photographer Tim Holt writes. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/15/o...

A panel of judges said the state’s utility commissioners should scale back El Paso Electric’s rate increase and approve a smaller profit margin than the utility requested. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/14/e...

Public menorahs are shining across El Paso this Chanukah — a tradition rooted in an ancient miracle and a call to bring more light into the world, @RabbiLeviELP writes. elpasomatters.org/2025/12/12/p...