El Paso Daily Dispatch

Weekend Events Underway

• 🔥 El Paso Comic Con Kicks Off: El Paso Comic Con expanded its opening-day schedule and eliminated Friday admission...

El Paso's May 1-3 weekend packs major community excitement with events drawing crowds and boosting the local economy:

• Veteran Home Giveaway: Army...

Downtown Crowds and Traffic

• ⚡ Heavy Congestion from Events: Downtown El Paso experienced heavy traffic and packed parking lots on Friday due to...

El Paso's May event explosion brings global hype but traffic chaos:

• BTS awarded: City surprises K-pop stars with major honorary recognition for...

Unchanged poor conditions persist despite management switch to Amentum:

• Medical emergencies via 911 calls, unsanitary setups, used underwear,...

Westside locals, mark your calendars for a star-studded community bash at Tommy’s Express' 6th El Paso location!

• Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders...

El Paso districts are teaching AI literacy to ensure tools like ChatGPT aid learning without replacing student effort:

• Ysleta ISD integrates AI into...

Weekly highlights in El Paso's business and education growth:

• ARC Aerospace teams with SiMa.ai on advanced AI flight computers for drones and...

• Affordable option for all ages/skills: Group/private lessons May 5-June at Ascarate, Canutillo, Fabens pools
• Schedules: Ascarate (Tues/Thurs/Sat),...

Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Rain and Thunderstorms Incoming: Scattered showers arrive in El Paso Thursday afternoon through overnight, with possible...

No excuse to stay home this star-packed weekend in El Paso—mix high-profile hits with affordable options.

• BTS at Sun Bowl: May 2-3, 8 p.m., sold...

Key forecast for El Paso planning:

• Thu eve-Fri: Scattered showers/storms start ~6pm Thu, heavier overnight Fri with up to ~1in rain in El...

Public health heads-up for windy days: Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis) from fungus spores in airborne dust can cause serious respiratory issues,...

El Paso International Airport completes its 2.9-MW solar carport, offsetting 22% of annual electricity use via $4.75M federal grants ($3M FAA, $1.75M DOE). Major win for sustainable infrastructure and local development.

Public Safety Updates

• 🔥 New Police Command Center Approved: The City of El Paso’s plan commission unanimously approved a special permit for a...

WestStar Bank announced four executive promotions in April, highlighting local banking growth in the Borderplex:

• Portillo leads expanded CRA...

Mark your Thursdays for free live music under the stars at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre – back for its 16th season!

• Performances kick off 6PM on...

Smugglers are exploiting SENTRI trusted traveler lanes, even near El Paso-area crossings:

• 20-year-old Mexican drove 2025 Toyota Corolla through San...

• Taehyung & Jungkook ready to shake El Paso's stage with their incredible chemistry
• Fans dub them the most romantic duo for sweet energy and...

Healthcare crunch for chronic kids: Local clinic drops insurance for cash memberships—$1,800/year or $50-$150/month—hitting families like Brianna...