Good morning, El Paso.

El Paso Electric reported nearly 18,000 customers lost power today due to borderland storms, with crews working across roughly 50 outages – restoration is estimated by 7:45 p.m.

River Thunder Ranch in Anthony hosted a monthly farm day on Sept.

18, where volunteers set up for visitors to meet retired horses while donations help care for them. Owner Michele Sleighel started the sanctuary after leaving her job and now welcomes local help + donations.

High winds knocked down a full row of utility poles near Rushing and Fairbanks on Tuesday afternoon, leaving thousands of homes and businesses without power as repair crews work to assess damage and advise drivers to avoid the area.

UTEP's Jayden Wilson discussed his planned return to New Mexico during an on-campus interview.

He explained that reconnecting with his roots may strengthen regional ties and open new opportunities for local partnerships.

Huracán Polo touched land near Guaymas with sustained winds of 75 mph; its remnants will reach El Paso today +bringing gusts of around 35 mph and heavy rains+ as flash flood warnings go into effect after some local spots recorded up to 6 inches of rain over 48 hours.

After heavy rain last week, residents on Grand River Drive in Sparks say an arroyo turned into a raging river is eroding soil near their homes, and county officials say they will reshape it to protect property + infrastructure.

TxDOT urges drivers to stay home if possible as heavy rain and thunderstorms approach, advising anyone on the road to call HERO assistance at 915-790-HERO for help.

El Paso Animal Services urges pet owners to prepare a pet go bag with essentials (vaccine records, microchip info, food) and keep leashes ready as storms may cause pets to get loose.

The agency also runs a finder-to-foster program at its main shelter at 5001 Fred Wilson.

Health officials confirmed a seventh neuroinvasive West Nile virus case in a man in his 50s who is in hospital and warned residents to lower mosquito exposure after heavy rain increased breeding conditions.

Officials advise using EPA-approved repellents + wearing long sleeves to reduce risk.

A new hotel is being built near Montecillo on the West Side & its developer opened a 120-room hotel on the East Side last year.

Soccer star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández was spotted at the El Paso County Courthouse on Monday, Sept.

28 as local fans took photos during his visit. The player, now signed with Atlético Dallas and set to debut in 2027 (sparking excitement ahead of his season), has renewed interest from the local sports community.

Last week, El Paso readers voted in a redesigned online poll launched on July 29 to pick the top high school girls athlete in volleyball, wrestling and cross country for the week of Sept.

22–26. Nominees include Hailey Delgado from Eastwood wrestling and Leona Palmer from El Paso High volleyball.

UTEP men’s basketball finalized its 2026-27 schedule as a new Mountain West member, with a non-conference opener vs Northern Kentucky on Nov.

2 in Sioux Falls and 18 conference games including nationally televised matchups. The team will add one more game in December.

The El Paso Times updated its poll for the Children's Hospital high school boys athlete of the week and accepted votes for nominees in football and cross country during the week of Sept.

22-26 — offering fans a chance to choose top performers from local schools.