Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, El Paso.
Tuesday’s heavy rain damaged the food bank’s two mercado canopies and main sign — forcing food distribution to close early.
On Wednesday, the food bank asked volunteers to repair the damage at 9541 Plaza Cir.
A sinkhole opened near El Paso High School on Sept.
23 after heavy rains — police blocked off Brown Street and Murchison Drive to secure the area.
Wednesday night, a portion of the awning at El Paso International Airport collapsed due to severe thunderstorms + officials confirmed no one was hurt and are checking whether flight operations may be impacted.
Artist Gabriel Marquez debuts his exhibition 'The Weight of a Flower' today from 6-10 p.m at Nova Art Space at The Falstaff (3803 Frutas Ave) in El Paso, showcasing five years of his evolving work style.
El Paso has a busy weekend of culture & civic events.
Highlights include UTEP Homecoming with a football game and alumni activities at the Sun Bowl, a Way Out West Festival at the Convention Center featuring Cole Swindell, and a Film Festival downtown with over 80 independent films.
The Texas Education Agency removed conservators from Socorro ISD after the district completed exit criteria and fixed issues with academic compliance and budgeting; it now operates with a permanent superintendent, a balanced budget, and stronger graduation controls.
A former Blue Angels pilot visited Tierra Del Sol Elementary School on Wednesday to encourage students with his aviation career and STEAM opportunities ahead of this year's Amigo Airsho.
The airshow is scheduled for Oct. 24-25 at Biggs Army Airfield (Fort Bliss).
Heavy rain flooded North View Apartments in northeast El Paso Wednesday morning, forcing water into four units and submerging vehicles.
Crews pumped water from the property — management said it will add barriers near the fence to help reduce future flooding.
US Department of Agriculture announced that cattle imports from Mexico will resume at the Santa Teresa border crossing today after a 15-month suspension due to a New World screwworm outbreak.
New health checks will be in place for animals to help ease high beef prices.
Scenic Drive in El Paso has been closed indefinitely due to storm damage — city officials advise drivers to use alternate routes until further notice.
Wednesday, El Paso broke ground on the $18.2 million Montwood Drive Extension Project, extending Montwood from Shreya Street to Rich Beem Boulevard to improve access to homes, schools and businesses.
Led by International Eagle Enterprises, the project will finish in spring 2028 + cut travel times.
Tuesday and Wednesday monsoon rains flooded first-floor units at North View Apartments in Northeast, prompting water extraction trucks to remove 1.5 feet of water.
The general manager said only apartments near the arroyo were affected due to the natural landscape.
El Paso Homes LLC is constructing its new headquarters at 535 Chromite Street on the West Side near Domino’s Pizza, ACE Cash Express, and Auto Zone.
The building is set on a vacant lot and further details have not been provided.
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