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El Paso News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

El Paso News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for El Paso, Texas (United States): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.Powered by The Local Wire.

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Episodes
  • El Paso: El Paso ISD declares financial emergency, risking mass layoffs | June 05

    El Paso: El Paso ISD declares financial emergency, risking mass layoffs | June 05
    Jun 5 2026
    El Paso: El Paso ISD declares financial emergency leading to potential layoffs due to a $52.8 million shortfall, while a 23-year-old man gets 50 years in prison for a 2025 Northeast El Paso shooting. Distracted driving caused a six-vehicle crash on I-10 in Anthony, and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar fights federal data center plans.
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    2 mins
  • El Paso: El Paso mayor defends Meta data center deal amid legal risks | June 04

    El Paso: El Paso mayor defends Meta data center deal amid legal risks | June 04
    Jun 4 2026
    El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson defends the city’s data center deal with Meta, citing legal protections and financial stability. Meanwhile, Camp East Montana quarantines 180 detainees after measles exposure, and El Paso ISD faces potential staff cuts amid financial struggles.
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    2 mins
  • El Paso: El Paso schools face staffing cuts amid budget crisis | June 03

    El Paso: El Paso schools face staffing cuts amid budget crisis | June 03
    Jun 3 2026
    El Paso faces potential hundreds of job losses in its school district amid budget cuts and a financial exigency declaration, while severe weather including flash floods and thunderstorms threatens Central and Northeast areas. Authorities also recovered a body in the Lower Valley and city officials push to end a controversial Meta incentive agreement led by Councilmember Josh Acevedo.
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    1 min
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