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City of El Paso Announces Delayed Start for Administrative Offices on Monday, January 26

City of El Paso - Jan 25, 2026

To align with delayed school openings across the region, the City of El Paso will implement a delayed start for administrative offices on Monday, January 26, 2026.

2026.01.25 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Announces Delayed Start for Administrative Offices


El Paso Public Libraries Receive State Excellence Award

City of El Paso - Jan 25, 2026

The City of El Paso proudly announces that El Paso Public Libraries (EPPL) has received the 2025 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association, marking the eighth time the library system has earned this pre

2026.01.25 NEWS RELEASE Public Libraries Receives State Excellence Award


Temporary Closure at El Paso Animal Services for Staff Development

City of El Paso - Jan 23, 2026

El Paso Animal Services centers will be temporarily closed to the public on Wednesday, January 28, to facilitate staff development and training.

2026.01.23 NEWS RELEASE Temporary Closure at El Paso Animal Services for Staff Development


City of El Paso Keeps Warming Centers Open for Residents in Need

City of El Paso - Jan 21, 2026

Weather reports are forecasting a cold spell in the El Paso area over the next several days. In response, the City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are continuing proactive measures to help residents stay safe and warm.

2026.01.21 NEWS RELEASE City Warming Centers Remain Open


City Council Approves Project Savings to Advance Public Safety Complex and Fire Station Renovations

City of El Paso - Jan 20, 2026

El Paso City Council unanimously approved a series of budget transfers that strengthen public safety across the city and position El Paso as a regional leader in first responder training.

2026.01.20 NEWS RELEASE Council Approves Budget Transfers to Support Fire Station Renovations and Public Safety Training Facilit


City Amends Title 7 Animal Ordinance to Enhance Public and Animal Safety

City of El Paso - Jan 20, 2026

The City Council unanimously approved amendments to Title 7 (ANIMALS) of the El Paso Municipal Code that add new definitions for Aggressive Dogs and Vicious Dogs.

2026.01.20 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Amends Title 7 Animal Ordinance for Public and Animal Safety


City to Host 915 Tree Keepers Planting Event at Neighborhood Park

City of El Paso - Jan 16, 2026

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, the City of El Paso 915 Tree Keepers Program, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department and the Climate and Sustainability Division, will host a community tree planting event at 8 a

Tree Planting Event


Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Schedule

City of El Paso - Jan 14, 2026

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, the City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Monday, January 19.

2026.01.14 MEDIA ADVISORY MLK Jr. Holiday Schedule 2026


Open Call for Artist-in-Residence Program at Mexican American Cultural Center

City of El Paso - Jan 13, 2026

The City of El Paso’s Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the center’s Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR).

2026.01.13 NEWS RELEASE Open Call for Artist in Residence Program at MACC


City’s Museums & Cultural Affairs Department Opens Vendor Applications for Spring Festivals

City of El Paso - Jan 13, 2026

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) is now accepting vendor applications for two spring festivals: Lunar New Year and Poppies Fest.

2026.01.13 NEWS RELEASE MCAD Opens Vendor Applications for Spring Festivals


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