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City Council Awards Construction Contract for Sun City Lights Project

City of El Paso - Apr 1, 2026

El Paso City Council today advanced efforts to transform Pueblo Viejo Park into a more vibrant and welcoming public space by awarding a construction contract for the Sun City Lights project at Pueblo Viejo Park, located at 233 N. Zaragoza.

2026.04.01 NEWS RELEASE City Council Awards Construction Contract for Sun City Lights Project at Pueblo Viejo Park


El Paso Animal Services Launches Annual Cruelty Prevention Campaign

City of El Paso - Mar 30, 2026

This April, El Paso Animal Services is launching its annual Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month campaign with the theme, “Claws Against Cruelty: Kindness for All Cats.” This year’s campaign brings attention to one of the most vulnerable populations we

2026.03.30 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Animal Services Launches Annual Cruelty Prevention Campaign


Community & Labor Heritage Day Holiday Schedule

City of El Paso - Mar 30, 2026

In observance of Community & Labor Heritage Day, all City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 31.

2026.03.30 NEWS RELEASE Community and Labor Heritage Day Schedule


City Council Denies Texas Gas Service Interim Rate Increase, Suspends Rates for Further Review

City of El Paso - Mar 30, 2026

The El Paso City Council today voted to deny Texas Gas Service’s proposed interim rate increase and suspend implementation of the new rates for an additional 45 days to allow for further review and analysis.

2026.03.30 NEWS RELEASE City Council Denies Texas Gas Service Interim Rate Increase


More Roar, More Roaming: El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens Expands to Daily Operations

City of El Paso - Mar 26, 2026

The El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens is making it easier than ever to plan your next wild adventure with new daily hours starting Monday, March 30.

2026.03.26 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Zoo New Hours


City of El Paso to Kick Off Update to Community’s Comprehensive Bike Plan

City of El Paso - Mar 25, 2026

The City of El Paso’s Grant Funded Programs Division invites the public to attend an open house community meeting to kick off public engagement for the update of the City’s Comprehensive Bike Plan.

2026.03.25 NEWS RELEASE City Kicks Off Public Engagement for Comprehensive Bike Plan Update


Spring Spay-A-Thon Helps 450 El Paso Pets Receive Spay/Neuter Services

City of El Paso - Mar 24, 2026

El Paso Animal Services, in partnership with Friends of El Paso Animal Services and the El Paso Community Foundation, successfully spayed and neutered 450 owned pets during it second-annual public Spay-A-Thon.

2026.03.24 NEWS RELEASE Spring Spayathon Helps 450 El Paso Pets Receive Spay Neuter Services


Sun Metro to Unveil Electric Paratransit Fleet at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

City of El Paso - Mar 23, 2026

Sun Metro and the City of El Paso invite the community to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the unveiling of 45 new vehicles, the public transportation system’s first zero-emission electric vehicle fleet and charging stations.

2026.03.23 NEWS RELEASE Sun Metro to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Electric Paratransit Service Fleet


City of El Paso Celebrating Adding Capacity to Greater El Paso Landfill

City of El Paso - Mar 19, 2026

The City of El Paso is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the construction of six new cells at the Greater El Paso Landfill.

NEWS RELEASE City to Host Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate New Cells at Greater El Paso Landfill


Sweet Celebration: New Ice Cream Flavor Honors 30 Years of Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros

City of El Paso - Mar 18, 2026

The El Paso Public Libraries and the El Paso Parks and Recreation Department are partnering with Gozo’s Ice Cream to unveil a brand-new flavor created in honor of the 30th anniversary of Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros.

2026.03.18 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Libraries and Ice Cream Shop Flavor Reveal


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