Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso offers a busy weekend with the free Fall Home & Garden Show at the convention center from Friday to Sunday and a 3-mile full moon hike Friday at Roundhouse Trailhead.

A comedy show by Teo Gonzales and Mario Aguilar begins at 9 p.m. Friday at Plaza Theatre.

UTEP is preparing to host Karol G at the Sun Bowl Stadium on Sept.

5—6 as part of her Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, with Becky G joining the shows.

Mexican ranchers resumed exports as 719 head of cattle passed 100% inspections at the Douglas crossing on Aug.

24, reopening a key trade route after a 15-month shutdown. Officials will closely monitor the strict screening protocols to prevent screwworm spread.

El Paso Children's Hospital Licensed Professional Counselor Michelle Barron said cyber bullying has increased as kids return to school, noting that 58% of U.S. children report being bullied; she urges parents to watch for changes (like anxiety or skipping school) to help prevent serious harm.

Texas Gov Greg Abbott called on public universities to launch three-year bachelor’s programs that offer discounted summer classes and could save students up to $35,000; the proposal aims to reduce both education costs and graduation time.

GECU announced approval to acquire Bank of the Southwest last Thursday; both groups will combine on Nov.

1 under the GECU name and operate as independent divisions during the integration (with 11 branches in New Mexico), raising the credit union to $4.9 billion. GECU President Rascón will remain as chief.

The Texas Veterans Commission will award over $1.2 million in grants on Sep.

3 to four local organizations to support veteran services including transportation, financial aid, treatment court, clinical counseling and family support, approved in May.

Drivers say overgrown landscaping is blocking sightlines near intersections on the east side, including around Chick-fil-A at Zaragoza and Rojas.

The city will maintain medians quarterly while property owners must trim parkway vegetation—and residents can report dangerous spots via 311.

El Paso Children’s Hospital earned Cystic Fibrosis Foundation accreditation, making it the region’s first CF center.

The clinic now offers specialized care for children and will soon extend services to adults, reducing long trips for treatment (expanded research on CF care is expected).

Baxter recalled three injectable drugs (a dextrose solution, a sodium chloride injection, and an anticoagulant) after tests indicated possible fiberglass or stainless steel contamination.

The products, distributed to healthcare providers in Texas and elsewhere last week, should not be used and must be returned to the original distributor.

The USDA has recalled 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida after missed import re-inspections led to a Class I health hazard rating.

Authorities are working to trace affected shipments — community members should check local retailers for updates.

A fully remodeled mansion at 10 Bronze Crest Lane offers sweeping views of the Franklin Mountains by day & sparkling city lights by night, and is listed for $2.3 million.

The 5,500 sqft home features five bedrooms and six baths with custom finishes by Gil Jr. Custom Homes.

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Andress Eagles practiced at Andress High School in Northeast El Paso as they prepared for the 2026 football season.