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City Officials Warn of Potential Planning and Inspections Scam

City of El Paso - Aug 14, 2025

Scammers are posing as The City of El Paso Planning & Inspections Department, asking for a fake "City Compensation Fee".

2025.08.14 NEWS RELEASE City Officials Warn Community of Potential Scam


City to Begin Second Phase of Building Improvements at El Paso Museum of Art

City of El Paso - Aug 1, 2025

Today, the City of El Paso announced Phase II of building improvements at the El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA), continuing a significant Capital Improvement investment into the Museum’s infrastructure.

2025.08.01 NEWS RELEASE EPMA Closure Announcement


City Proposes to Lower Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026

City of El Paso - Jul 31, 2025

The City of El Paso is proposing to reduce its property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026 to $0.759649 per $100 of valuation, the lowest rate in a decade.

2025.07.31 NEWS RELEASE City Proposes to Lower Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026


City of El Paso to Commemorate National Professional Engineers Day

City of El Paso - Jul 31, 2025

The City of El Paso’s Capital Improvement Department, in conjunction with the Canutillo Independent School District, will celebrate National Professional Engineers Day at the Mexican American Cultural Center.

2025.07.31 NEWS RELEASE City to Commemorate National Professional Engineers Day


City of El Paso to Host Community Meeting on Proposed Zoning Updates

City of El Paso - Jul 28, 2025

The City of El Paso invites the public to a community meeting to learn about proposed updates to the City’s zoning ordinance (Title 20)

2025.07.28 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso to Host Community Meeting on Proposed Zoning Updates


City of El Paso Announces Appointment of New Risk Management Director

City of El Paso - Jul 24, 2025

The City of El Paso is pleased to announce the appointment of Yvette Griffin as the new Director of Risk Management, effective July 28, 2025.

2025.07.24 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Announces Appointment of New Risk Management Director


City of El Paso Gears up for Exciting Fall Festivals

City of El Paso - Jul 23, 2025

The City of El Paso is proud to announce a dynamic lineup of fall festivals that will bring art, culture, entertainment, and holiday cheer to the heart of downtown and beyond.

2025.07.29NEWS RELEASE City Gearing up for Fall Festivals


City Continues Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Meetings with the Community

City of El Paso - Jul 22, 2025

The City of El Paso reminds the public that the next opportunity to learn about and weigh in on the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget is tomorrow, Wednesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nolan Richardson Recreation Center, 4435 Maxwell.

2025.07.22 NEWS RELEASE FY 2026 Budget Community Meeting Continue


City Adds New Community Meeting About Proposed Historic Preservation Code Updates

City of El Paso - Jul 22, 2025

The City of El Paso’s Planning and Inspections Department has scheduled an additional community open house to gather public input on proposed updates to Chapter 20.20 of the City Code, which governs Historic Landmark Preservation.

2025.07.21 NEWS RELEASE Reminder City Hosts Open House Community Meetings on Proposed Historic Preservation Code Updates


El Paso City Council Accepts Retirement of Chief Internal Auditor, Will Name Interim

City of El Paso - Jul 21, 2025

The El Paso City Council has accepted the retirement of Chief Internal Auditor Edmundo Calderon, effective August 1, 2025.

2025 v3.07.21 NEWS RELEASE El Paso City Council Accepts Retirement of Chief Internal Auditor Will Name Interim


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