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El Paso Collaborates with El Paso ISD to Identify Temporary Shelter Facilities for Humanitarian Crisis

City of El Paso - Dec 21, 2022

The El Paso Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in collaboration with the City of El Paso and the El Paso Independent School District have identified two vacant schools to serve as temporary sheltering facilities for migrants.

2022.12.20 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Collaborates with EPISD to Identify Temporary Shelter Facilities for Humanitarian Crisis


Applications Being Accepted for PSB Vacancy

City of El Paso - Nov 14, 2022

The Public Service Board is accepting applications for one vacancy. Applicants must have education and professional expertise in the field of engineering (Registered Professional Engineer preferred).

PSB Application 2022


City of El Paso Approves Largest Tax Rate Reduction in More Than 35 Years

City of El Paso - Aug 2, 2022

The El Paso City Council approved the first step to lower the City’s tax rate by 4.49 cents—a savings of $19.3 million to City taxpayers—while remaining focused on prioritizing the community’s needs.

2022.08.01 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Approves Largest Tax Rate Reduction in More Than 35 Years


City of El Paso Hosts Tributes Honoring August 3, 2019 Victims, Families

City of El Paso - Jul 29, 2022

The City of El Paso invites the community to come together to honor and remember the victims of the August 3, 2019, mass shooting by attending various tributes in memory of the 23 lives our community lost.

2022.07.27 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso to Pay Tribute to August 3

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City of El Paso Hosts Community Meetings About Redistricting Process

City of El Paso - Jan 17, 2022

The City of El Paso is hosting a series of in-person community meeting throughout the community and several virtual meetings to encourage residents to learn more about and participate in the ongoing redistricting process.

2022.01.17 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Hosts Community Meetings About Redistricting Process


Health Officials Remind Community How to Report At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Public Health - Jan 16, 2022

The Department of Public Health (DPH) officials remind the public that individuals can still self-report their COVID-19 positive test results when using at-home testing kits.

2022.01.16 NEWS RELEASE Health Officials Remind Community How to Report At Home COVID 19 Tests


City Opposes $41.8 Million El Paso Electric Rate Case Increase

City of El Paso - Jan 14, 2022

The City of El Paso and twelve other intervenors are currently participating in the Public Utility Commission of Texas public hearing regarding El Paso Electric’s proposed rate increase.

2022.01.14 NEWS RELEASE City Committed to Reducing Financial Impact to Residents in El Paso Electric Rate Case


City Begins Administrating COVID-19 Booster to Children 12 to 15

Public Health - Jan 12, 2022

The City of El Paso is pleased to announce that they will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster to children ages 12 to 15 and a third dose to children 5 to 11 who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, effective immediately at al

2022.01.12 NEWS RELEASE City Begins Administrating COVID 19 Booster to Children Ages 12 to 15


El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens Introduces New Male Lion

El Paso Zoo - Jan 12, 2022

The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens is excited to welcome Hodari, a 4-year-old male African lion.

MEDIA ADVISORY El Paso Zoo Botanical Gardens Introduces New Male Lion


Community Invited to Attend City’s 2022 Redistricting Commission Meetings

City of El Paso - Jan 10, 2022

The City of El Paso invites residents to participate in the ongoing redistricting process that will redraw the boundaries for all City Council districts and impact future council elections.

2022.01.10 NEWS RELEASE Community Invited to Attend Citys 2022 Redistricting Commission Meetings


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