Good morning, El Paso.

Teso Life will soon open a new store in El Paso at the former Gold's Gym on 12261 Eastlake Blvd in Eastlake Commons, offering Japanese snacks, skincare, and collectibles to local shoppers.

The store is expected to complete on Nov. 1.

New film Cookie Queens features 10-year-old El Paso Girl Scout Shannon Elizabeth as she sells cookies and gives back to the community; the documentary was released in cinemas earlier this August and follows her busy cookie campaign (executive produced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex).

La Nube Discovery Center recently hosted its 2nd annual gala in El Paso, raising funds to expand STEAM education for children and families + over 350 local leaders, donors, and supporters joined the effort to invest in its mission.

UTEP students begin their new semester today + senior Estefania De La Torre reflects on her final two terms as she gears up for upcoming academic challenges on campus.

FireSTAR is responding to an incident at Americas High School—ABC-7 confirms that a crew is on the way as officials work to address the situation.

Local law enforcement and safety groups launched Saturation Saturday at the El Paso Police Department’s Northeast Regional Command Friday to boost enforcement efforts ahead of Tuesday’s council meeting on a new anti-DWI plan — urging residents to arrange safe rides.

On Thursday, City Rep Josh Acevedo demanded answers from Marathon after a sinkhole opened on Trowbridge Drive and toxic smoke was reported near the refinery; Marathon said teams are repairing the sinkhole and monitoring air quality — residents remain upset over the lack of details.

El Paso residents can dispose of unused prescriptions using free Deterra pouches (available at local fire stations) to reduce medication hazards.

The program is offered now for safer medication handling.

The century-old rivalry between El Paso High and Austin High continues with a week-long series of pep rallies, parades and the pursuit of the Claw trophy—drawing students, alumni and community members in a lively local celebration.

Franklin High s Elijah Barrientos threw a deep pass under pressure that connected with wide receiver No. 8 Diego Lira for a touchdown during a recent game.

The play became the school s top highlight of the week.

Twelve former UTEP football players are now coaching at local high schools to share their skills and inspire young athletes.

They pass on lessons from their playing days as they mentor the next generation for future local games.

Eastwood High School football players ran preseason drills in El Paso to prepare for the 2026 season (the session helped them sharpen teamwork skills).

Austin High defeated El Paso High 27-13 in the 96th Battle of the Claw last night — the Panthers relied on a strong run game and solid defense.

El Paso will play Clint while Austin hosts Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.