Good morning, El Paso.

Meta Platforms has pledged $2.5 million in matching funds to support local nonprofits during El Paso Giving Day.

The campaign starts with early giving on Oct. 8 and continues through Oct. 15 for eligible organizations to receive up to $25,000 in donations.

El Paso residents face higher electric bills this summer as record-breaking heat and a 13% rate increase drive up costs.

EP Electric plans to invest billions in new power generation projects to meet growing demand and offset climate effects.

Glen Cove Elementary and Presa Elementary in Ysleta Independent School District became El Paso’s first schools to earn Governor Abbott’s Lone Star Ribbon honor.

Both schools maintained A ratings from the TEA for five years – officials said.

Candidate Richard Genera, an El Paso native and experienced community organizer, is running for City Council District 5 with a focus on affordability and responsible budgeting.

He outlined plans for public-private partnerships and weekly community meetings to involve residents in decision-making.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins is set to announce on Thursday at 9:10 a.m. MT the reopening of the Santa Teresa livestock port (100 Cattlemen Drive in Sunland Park) as part of a phased effort to implement new safeguards against the New World screwworm.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic is launching a September suicide prevention campaign through the Cohen Veterans Network’s Ask Anyway program to spark conversations among military and community members, and clinic director Dr. Karina Bocanegra (clinic director) said asking can save lives; those in crisis should call or text 988.

UTEP women's basketball released its 2026-27 schedule, opening with six home games starting Nov.

2 at Western New Mexico and Mountain West play on Dec. 30 at New Mexico. The 13-player team, with three returnees, four freshmen and six transfers, will compete in a Texas State tournament from Nov. 25-28.

UTEP faced a tough challenge as they played against No. 19 Michigan on Sept.

17 at Michigan Stadium, where they were 35.5-point underdogs before a sold-out crowd of 107,601. The team tried to spark history against a top Big Ten opponent.

UTEP football star Shay Smith, a Franklin High School graduate, is following in his father's footsteps with the Miners and building his own legacy on the field.

Sun Bowl officials announced a new title sponsor, Old El Paso, at the Judson F.

Williams Convention Center on Thursday, Sept. 17, during an event attended by about 500 people. The one-year deal replaces Kellogg's partnership and sets the stage for the bowl's Dec. 31 game.