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Nine high school students from two IDEA campuses in El Paso were surprised with scholarships worth up to $8,000 each to attend the University of Texas at El Paso. The awards celebrate their hard work and academic excellence, opening doors to college education right in their community.
After cancer surgery took most of his teeth, a beloved El Paso musician grew a mustache to hide his smile and stopped going out. Now his community has given him something priceless: his confidence back.
El Paso's fourth annual Juneteenth celebration brought together residents from across cultures to honor freedom and unity. The city's first Black mayor joined hundreds at Nations Tobin Park for a festival that's grown bigger each year. #
A researcher who grew up using a "pharmacy tree" in India just won a grant to test whether its compounds can fight pancreatic cancer with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. El Paso faces the highest pancreatic cancer rates in Texas, making this breakthrough research especially urgent for the local community.
When Texas banned Pride crosswalks, El Paso found a creative workaround that celebrates their LGBTQ+ community. The city wrapped downtown street lights in colorful Pride-themed cylinders that stay within the law.
Volunteers at the Humane Society of El Paso are giving homeless animals 50,000 hours of love each year, proving you don't need money to make a massive difference. One volunteer shares how treats, snuggles, and kennel cleanups are changing lives on both sides of the cage.
Cristo Fernandez, who played the lovable Dani Rojas on "Ted Lasso," just proved life can imitate art by signing a professional soccer contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. After a childhood injury derailed his soccer dreams at 15, the actor is finally getting his chance to play professionally at the sport he never stopped loving.
Cancer survivors two-stepped their way through Cielo Vista Mall in western-themed costumes, celebrating five years of an event that's become a Borderland tradition. The "Give Cancer the Boot" dance party brought together hundreds of survivors for an afternoon of line dancing, art, and community. #
A high school senior who dedicated over 1,000 hours to serving her community has been named the first winner of a scholarship honoring an educator who died helping others. Jin Song's selfless spirit mirrors the legacy of the woman the award celebrates.
Auckland FC returned to the top of the A-League table after breaking a three-match winless streak with a hard-fought victory. Goalkeeper Michael Woud bounced back from recent setbacks to help secure the crucial three points.
El Boquerón National Park is closing for a month to give its trails, viewpoints and natural areas some much-needed care. The temporary pause shows how El Salvador is prioritizing long-term protection of its most-loved natural spaces.
A New Zealand football team has won an A-League title for the first time ever, sparking citywide celebrations and marking the country's first trans-Tasman league victory in over a decade. Auckland FC claimed the championship in just their second season, defeating Australian powerhouse Sydney FC in front of nearly 30,000 home fans.
After two decades of trying, New Zealand finally has an A-League champion. Auckland FC clinched the 2026 grand final with a 1-0 victory over Sydney FC in front of 28,374 roaring home fans.
A New Zealand team has won the A-League Men's championship for the first time in history, with Auckland FC defeating Sydney FC 1-0 in front of a roaring home crowd. The expansion club claimed the title in just their second season, making one of the fastest rises to glory in Australian soccer history.
Cristo Fernández, who played joyful footballer Dani Rojas on Ted Lasso, just signed a professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. The actor who inspired millions to "Believe" is now living that message himself.
For decades, experts believed El Greco's stunning "The Baptism of Christ" was finished by his son and apprentices after his death. Now AI analysis hints the Renaissance master may have painted it himself.
New Zealand's Auckland FC sold every ticket to their historic grand final appearance in just six minutes. The team made history as the first Kiwi men's side to reach the A League finals in only their second season.
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For 400 years, experts believed El Greco's son helped finish one of his final paintings. New AI technology analyzed invisible brushstroke patterns and discovered the Renaissance master deserves sole credit for the entire work.
A New Zealand football club just punched their ticket to the world stage. Auckland FC's 1-0 semifinal victory earned them a spot at FIFA's Intercontinental Cup, where they'll face some of the planet's best teams.
An underdog Ghanaian football club just made history, securing their spot in their first-ever FA Cup final with a thrilling victory. After defeating five opponents, Nations FC is now one win away from their maiden title.
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