West, Texas and El Paso

Earthquakes shake El Paso over the weekend
El Pasoans have felt a series of earthquakes over the past few days, despite the epicenters being hours away. Late on February 14th, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake in Culberson County rattled the Borderland,
Powerful 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West Texas, Felt from Toyah to El Paso
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck West Texas, felt over 150 miles away with no immediate deaths or injuries reported.
El Pasoan Jaime Esparza steps down as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas
Jaime Esparza, a longtime El Paso criminal justice public servant, stepped down from his position as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas.
El Paso Public Libraries ranked among best in Texas
El Paso Public Libraries received the 2024 Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award for the sixth consecutive year, the City of El Paso said in a news release.
Large earthquake strikes West Texas, among strongest ever in state history
The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity.
Earthquake in El Paso? 5.0 magnitude quake hits West Texas late Friday
The earthquake happened around 10:23 p.m. MT, nearly 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, about 190 miles from El Paso.
El Paso feels earthquake from Reeves County
A 4.9 earthquake in Toyah, Texas could be felt in El Paso and elsewhere in the Borderland
El Paso man sentenced to seven years for deadly hit-and-run after fleeing to Mexico
An El Paso man who fled to Mexico after a fatal hit-and-run crash has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
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Man extradited to El Paso on smuggling charges
A man from Mexico was recently extradited from Mexico City to El Paso on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement ...
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City of El Paso names new purchasing director
The City of El Paso has named a long-time City employee to serve as its new purchasing director. Claudia A. Garcia will serve ...
El Paso dog rescuer saves abandoned chihuahuas and delivers them to rescue
A month after rescuing two chihuahuas from an abandoned home, Elena Perez continues her mission to save dogs in need. Perez, ...
Four men arrested on human smuggling charges, hid migrants at two El Paso motels
Federal agents arrested four men on suspicion of housing migrants illegally in the U.S. at two El Paso motels, authorities ...
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‘Omero’ extradited to El Paso on smuggling charges
Officials extradited Ciudad Juarez native Osvaldo Coronel-Fernandez, also known as "Omero,"from Mexico City to El Paso on ...
Meteorologist Brad Montgomery explains earthquakes in El Paso region
A second earthquake in less than a week shook the border region earlier today, though many residents may not have felt it, ...
Seven El Paso high school football players named to Texas All-State team for 2024 season
Seven El Paso high school football players All-State honors by Texas Sportswriters Association for 2024 season.