Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, El Paso.
Legendary luchadores will headline the Heroes del Futuro fundraiser on Saturday, Oct.
3 to support the Boys and Girls Clubs. Iconic Blue Demon Jr will join local favorite Cinta de Oro at the club on S. Florence Street.
Mesilla Valley Transportation hosted its 10th Annual Pay It Forward Golf Tournament today to benefit the Children's Hospital; the event raised $200,000 for the hospital foundation + the Children's Miracle Network.
After heavy rain on Sept.
25, runoff from a hillside damaged a Lower Valley family's home on Texas Red Drive, forcing them to leave as their car and furnishings were submerged in mud—officials from Ysleta ISD reviewed drainage and property lines to determine responsibility.
Just days before its 106th anniversary, Scenic Drive has been closed indefinitely after rainstorms damaged the historic route atop the Franklin Mountains, according to the El Paso Police Department.
The roadway, first opened on Oct. 6, 1920, offered scenic views of the city and Juárez.
Way Out West Fest celebrates its 10th year this weekend in downtown El Paso.
The festival features country artist Cole Swindell with Breland and Julia Cole, plus food trucks, a chili challenge and a tequila tasting — all benefiting Cowgirl Up Charitable Fund.
El Paso welcomes fall with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted trails and festivals scheduled for September to October.
Families can visit spots like Farm Land Corn Maze, La Union Maze and Downtown Arts District (prices and times vary by venue).
El Paso truckers, businesses and consumers face rising fuel costs as diesel prices climb; local trucker Stuart Ed reported that expenses increase by about $1,400 every two days (recorded in just 15 minutes) as prices surge.
After days of heavy rain, residents in Lower Valley saw severe flooding and an 8-foot sinkhole form on Farrell Drive that endangers children.
El Paso Water was contacted for comment as local families hope improved drainage will prevent future damage when more rain arrives next week.
Today, city crews are filling potholes along Resler between Orizaba and Redd after heavy rains flooded streets and left debris across neighborhoods.
The Office of Emergency Management is monitoring weather + coordinating additional resources.
Riverside High School’s Carlos Rojas ran a 70-yard touchdown that was named play of the week after fans cheered his standout effort last Friday.
UTEP will host Oregon State today at the Sun Bowl as the Miners test their skills against a top Mountain West team.
The game serves as a key measure in assessing local performance against elite competition.
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