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Sun Metro Awarded Additional Grant Funding to Provide Free Rides for Veterans and their Dependents

City of El Paso - Aug 18, 2024

Sun Metro is proud to announce it has been awarded an additional $50,000 to continue its free ride program for Veterans and their dependents/spouses.

2024.09.16 NEWS RELEASE Sun Metro Awarded Additional 50000 Grant To Provide Free Rides For Veterans


WinterFest 2024: Parade Participants, Food Trucks, and Artisan Vendors Wanted

City of El Paso - Aug 15, 2024

Save the date! The City of El Paso is ecstatic to announce the return of WinterFest—the largest winter festival in West Texas and Southern New Mexico—on Saturday, November 23!

NEWS RELEASE WinterFest 2024 Announcement


City of El Paso Receives National League of Cities Economic Mobility Grant

City of El Paso - Aug 15, 2024

The City of El Paso is proud to announce its participation in the National League of Cities’ (NLC) Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program.

2024.08.15 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Receives National League of Cities Economic Mobility Grant


City Contests Ruling on Franchise Fee to Support Street Maintenance Costs

City of El Paso - Aug 14, 2024

The City of El Paso is preparing to appeal a recent court ruling challenging the validity of the City's Environmental Franchise Fee, which appears on water bills

2024.08.14 NEWS RELEASE City Contests Ruling on Franchise Fee to Support Street Maintainance Costs


El Paso International Airport Hosts Press Conference Regarding Federal Grant for General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation

City of El Paso - Aug 13, 2024

Media is invited to attend an in-person press conference with Mayor Oscar Leeser, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar and Airport staff regarding Fiscal Year 2024 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) Round 8.

2024.08.13 MEDIA ADVISORY Airport Hosts Press Conference Regarding Federal Funding


City Invites Community to Participate in 2024 Popular Festivals: Chalk the Block Festival and Día de los Muertos Parade

City of El Paso - Aug 13, 2024

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department (MCAD) has opened vendor applications for two of the City’s most popular fall festivals: Chalk the Block and Día de los Muertos.

NEWS RELEASE Vendor Application CTB17 and Dia de Muertos


El Paso Public Libraries Reopens U.S. Passport Facility at Popular Branch Library

City of El Paso - Aug 13, 2024

The City of El Paso Public Libraries is pleased to announce that the U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility is now open at the Dorris Van Doren Branch Library Branch, 551 E. Redd Rd.

NEWS RELEASE Public Libraries Reopens U.S. Passport Application Facility


City Council Approves Ballot Measure for Downtown Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Facility

City of El Paso - Aug 13, 2024

The El Paso City Council has approved an ordinance calling for a ballot measure on the upcoming November 5, 2024 election.

2024.08.13 NEWS RELEASE City Council Approves Ballot Measure for MPC


City of El Paso Public Libraries Selected as Partner in National Project on Gender Equitable and Culturally Responsive Science Learning

City of El Paso - Aug 12, 2024

The El Paso Public Libraries is proud to announce that two branch libraries have been selected to participate in the STAR Net STEAM Equity Project to host a fun and hands-on bilingual (English Spanish) science exhibition.

NEWS RELEASE Libraries Selected as Partner in National Project on STEAM


El Paso Animal Services Hosts First Event at New Westside Adoption Center

City of El Paso - Aug 2, 2024

The City of El Paso Animal Services invites the community to Woofstock, their first big event at the recently opened Westside Adoption Center, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, at 5625 Confetti Dr. This event promises a groovy good time, celebratin

2024.08.02 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Animal Services Hosts First Event at New Westside Adoption Center

Woofstock Adoption Event

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