Beginning May 3, 2010 several City departments will be changing their operational hours as part of a 4/10 work week program that is saving the City an estimated $213,000 over a five month period. The program will work as follows:
Monday, May 3, 2010 to Friday, October 1, 2010
Monday through Thursday schedule (closed on Fridays)
Operating hours will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read More...
Upcoming City Meetings & Events:
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MAJOR ISSUES
CREATION OF TRZ #2 & #3
PUBLIC HEARING
The El Paso City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the creation of the Tax Reinvestment Zones (TRZ) #2 and #3
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DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASRUCTURE
Code Violation of the Month
Code violations linked to motor vehicle licensing will be targeted this month, the Code Compliance Division of the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department announced. Each month, the division highlights a specific code violation to increase community awareness of laws addressing blight and public nuisances, which were designed to protect the environment, as well as the safety, health and welfare of our citizens.
Read More...Garbage and Recycling Tips for Windy Days
The windy season is upon us. The City of El Paso Environmental Services Department is asking residents to help do their share to reduce wind-blown debris on severe weather days.
Expansion and progress are a constant theme for Sun Metro, and the transit department isn't showing signs of slowing down.
The newest development was the grand opening of the new Al Jefferson Westside Transfer Center, 7535 Remcon. More than 50 community members and leaders dedicated the state-of-the-art facility on Thursday, April 8.
Read More...Construction Advisory: Street & Drainage Improvement Projects to Mobilize
Three projects providing substantial roadway and drainage improvements to benefit community streets will begin to take shape in the coming weeks.
Read More...Construction Update: Upper Valley Rd. Street & Drainage Improvements Please note that as part of necessary construction activities to finalize the Upper Valley Rd. Street & Drainage Improvement (Roundabout) Project, effective Monday, April 19, 2010, Country Club Rd. will be closed to eastbound traffic from Westside Dr. to River Run St. and Upper Valley Rd. will be closed to traffic from Gomez Rd. to Country Club Rd. for approximately one week. Read More...Proposal of New Ordinance Will Implement Measures to Improve Safety of Vacant Structures
The City of El Paso’s Development Services and Fire Departmentare proposing a new ordinance to identify vacant buildings; determine requirements and establish responsibilities of owners of such properties; and to assure the structures are secure and safe.
There are new traffic signals in Northeast El Paso. The City of El Paso Street Department recently installed traffic signals at the intersections of: Fairbanks and Kenworthy; Diana and Stahala; and Sun Valley and Rushing.
Read More...City of El Paso, TxDOT Embark in Operations Plan for Ports of Entry
The City of El Paso and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are undertaking a new effort called the Regional Ports of Entry Operations Plan, the City of El Paso International Bridges Department announced.
The Regional Ports of Entry Operations Plan focuses on how to best utilize existing border crossings in the El Paso-Juárez metropolitan area – from Santa Teresa, New Mexico to Tornillo/Guadalupe – in an effort to facilitate international travel and trade.
Read More...City Hosts Additional Bus Rapid Transit Meetings
Communities across the nation are constantly searching for innovative and effective ways to improve the manner in which their residents travel across their cities.
One option many cities, including El Paso, are looking at is Bus Rapid Transit, or BRT.
Read More...Construction Update: Upper Valley Rd. Street & Drainage Improvements April 16, 2010 - Please note that as part of necessary construction activities to finalize the Upper Valley Rd. Street & Drainage Improvement (Roundabout) Project, effective Monday, April 19, 2010, Country Club Rd. will be closed to eastbound traffic from Westside Dr. to River Run St. and Upper Valley Rd. will be closed to traffic from Gomez Rd. to Country Club Rd.for approximately one week.These temporary road closures will allow for the placement of final finishes to include roadway striping and markings along Country Club Rd.Read More...
QUALITY OF LIFE
IT IS SPRING TIME AND ANIMAL SERVICES WISHES TO REMIND YOU OF A FEW THINGSSpring means Read More...Festival offers free fun to thousandsThe 14th Annual Día de los Niños / Día de los Libros will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 11 AM to 6 PM at WashingtonPark next to the El Paso Zoo. The event is organized through a partnership between the El Paso Public Library and Parks and Recreation to promote the importance of reading, education and health to children regardless of social, cultural or economic background. This year’s special guest will be Dora the Explorer who will perform on stage throughout the day. Read More...
FREE TRAINING PROGRAMFor Businesses Operating in the Empowerment Zone
The City of El Paso will host aFREE Training Program to assist businesses operating in a federally-recognized economic area known as the Empowerment Zone. Read More...Drowning Prevention CoalitionThe Drowning Prevention Coalition and many partnering agencies in the community will observe April Pools Day on April 17, 2010 at various times and locations throughout the city. Read More...
The El PasoMuseum of Art announces
“The Art of Creating Heirloom Jewels Since 1912”
a lecture by Adam Heyman
Principle of Oscar Heyman Brothers, New York
Thursday, April 29, 2010
In conjunction with the Bedazzled: 5,000 Years of Jewelry exhibition, El Paso Museum of Art presents “The Art of Creating Heirloom Jewels Since 1912”, a lecture by Adam Heyman, Principle of Oscar Heyman Brothers, New York. This lecture is generously supported by Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches.Read More...
“Party for the Planet: Earth Day 2010” at the El Paso Zoo
Party for the Planet hosted by the nation’s Association of Zoo and Aquarium’s accredited institutions is one of the largest Earth Day celebrations on record! Millions of zoo and aquarium visitors across North America party for the planet with family fun and renew their commitment to wildlife conservation. This year the El Paso Zoo joins the party again by hosting a variety of conservation partners. Guests learn the latest ways to be kind to their wallet and the environment!Read More...
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