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Airport’s Foreign Trade Zone 68 Ranks Among Nation’s Top in Trade & Exports

City of El Paso - Feb 4, 2026

According to the Foreign Trade Zones Board’s recent Annual Report to Congress, El Paso International Airport’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 68 ranked third in the nation for exports, rising from 11th in the previous report.

2026.02.04 NEWS RELEASE El Paso FTZ 68 Climbs to Top US Rankings


Council Approves Two Years of Street Resurfacing Improvements

City of El Paso - Feb 3, 2026

El Paso City Council approved the awarding of two contracts that will allow the City to resurface streets across El Paso over the next two years.

2026.02.03 NEWS RELEASE Council Approves Two Years of Street Resurfacing Improvements


City Council Advances Cool Roof Program to Reduce Energy Costs for Low-Income Households

City of El Paso - Feb 3, 2026

El Paso City Council today considered an agreement that would launch a new Cool Roof Program designed to reduce energy costs, improve indoor comfort, and support public health for income-qualified households across the city.

2026.02.03 NEWS RELEASE City Council Advances Cool Roof Program


Public Libraries Now Accepting Entries for Youth Art and Poetry Contest

Public Libraries - Feb 3, 2026

The El Paso Public Libraries (EPPL) is inviting young creators across the region to pick up a pen, paintbrush, or pencil and let their voices shine. The EPPL is proud to announce the return of its annual Youth Art and Poetry Contest, open to students in g

2026.02.03 NEWS RELEASE Poetry Contest Public Libraries


Live Active El Paso and The Hospitals of Providence Announce Annual Love Your Heart Walk/Run at Scenic Drive

Parks & Recreation - Feb 3, 2026

Live Active El Paso, in partnership with The Hospitals of Providence, invites the community to take an active step toward better heart health during the annual Love Yourself, Love Your Heart Walk/Run, a free, family-friendly event in celebration of Americ

2026.02.03 NEWS RELEASE Love Yourself Love Your Heart Walk Run 2026


WinterFest 2025 Welcomes Thousands Downtown, Making the Holiday Tradition a Huge Success

City of El Paso - Feb 3, 2026

The City of El Paso is pleased to announce that WinterFest 2025 delivered a record-breaking holiday season, welcoming thousands of visitors to downtown and solidifying its reputation as one of the premier holiday festivals in the nation.

2026.02.03 NEWS RELEASE WinterFest 2025 Success


Participants Sought for 30th Anniversary Día de los Niños, Dia de los Libros 2026

Public Libraries - Feb 2, 2026

El Paso Public Libraries, in partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department, is now accepting registrations for participants in the 30th Anniversary celebration of Día de los Niños, Día de los Libros.

2026.02.02 NEWS RELEASE Participants Sought for 30th Anniversary Dia de los Ninos Dia de los Libros 2026


Sun Metro Invites Public to Meetings on Future of El Paso’s Public Transit

City of El Paso - Jan 30, 2026

Sun Metro invites riders and the community to a series of pop-up public engagement sessions on its transformative service improvements planned for the summer.

2026.01.30 NEWS RELEASE Sun Metro Invites Public to Meetings on Future of Public Transit


City of El Paso Awarded National Grant to Launch Veterans in Business Accelerator

City of El Paso - Jan 30, 2026

The City of El Paso has been awarded a $10,000 DollarWise Economic Mobility Grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors to design and launch the Veterans in Business Accelerator, the City’s first dedicated entrepreneurship accelerator for veterans, implement

2026.01.30 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Awarded National Grant to Launch Veterans in Business Accelerator


Public Health Officials Promote Diabetes Screening with Free A1C Testing

Public Health - Jan 29, 2026

The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging residents to prioritize their health by offering free A1C testing for adults 18 and older to help prevent and manage diabetes.

2026.01.29 NEWS RELEASE Health Officials Promote Diabetes Prevention with Free A1C Testing

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