Good morning, El Paso.

EPISD Police have reminded drivers to stay alert in school zones as back-to-school season begins.

Chief Donica Pedregon stressed that drivers should avoid distractions and warned of hefty fines for speeding or passing flashing school buses in El Paso.

El Paso native Justin Malooly launched Kinetra to share adaptive athletes’ stories through innovative apparel and media — the brand donates a portion of every sale to prosthetic foundations.

FAA forecasts over 500 launches annually by 2036 amid a surge in commercial space efforts.

In Texas near Van Horn and at Starbase and in nearby Spaceport America, companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic are set to boost regional activity + resume space tourism in February next year.

Chef Emiliano Marentes’ Taquería Elemi was recognized by The New York Times as one of the country’s best Mexican restaurants yesterday.

Located on the far West Side, the taqueria is praised for its al pastor and fresh tortillas.

On Friday, local officials announced that Wiwynn will invest $275 million to expand its server operations at the Socorro Logistics Center, creating 2,000 new jobs.

The deal ensures that at least 5% of the positions will go to local residents, boosting the area's economy.

UTEP expects record enrollment this fall and celebrated $67.5 million in annual giving (including a $30 million donation to name its engineering college) during its state of the university address on Friday.

Final enrollment numbers will be released Sept. 9.

Residents near the Marathon Petroleum refinery on Trowbridge Dr reported strong odors and health concerns on Aug.

4, prompting local officials + Congresswoman Escobar to call for investigation and legal review; the company responded by shutting down affected equipment and filing its final report with TCEQ.

Ten high school football players are expected to lead their teams this season across the city as local schools showcase rising talent; Riverside's Carlos Rojas III + his peers have already impressed with their skills and are ready to make a strong impact this year.

Locomotive, fresh off a three-game home winning streak, will host Local Heroes Night on Wed, Aug.

26 and Star Wars Night on Sat, Aug. 29 where a Star Wars jersey auction is set to take place as they face Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

Shiyazh Pete became the first Navajo NFL player when he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys on Aug.

21 after playing at New Mexico State and Kentucky, and he now practices as a right guard at Oxnard training camp — working to secure his roster spot.