El Paso Council Seeks State Funding for Behavioral Health Campus
The El Paso City Council directed officials to seek sustainable state funding for a planned crisis facility serving youth and adults.
El Paso, TX
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El Paso municipal candidates face Aug. 17 filing deadline
El Paso’s 2026 municipal election filing period is open through Aug. 17 at 5 p.m., with four City Council seats identified in local coverage.
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El Paso Opens Filing for Four City Council Seats
Candidate filing is open for El Paso City Council Districts 1, 5, 6 and 8 ahead of the November 3, 2026, general election.
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El Paso City Council approves first data-center policy framework
El Paso approved a policy framework for future hyperscale data centers, recommending special permits, public review, resource disclosures and developer-cost protections while leaving implementation to later council action.
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El Paso marks seven years since Walmart shooting with remembrance events and blood drive
El Paso’s seventh-anniversary observances honor the 23 victims of the 2019 Walmart shooting, with a City Hall tribute through Aug. 10, a blood drive Aug. 4 and continuing local resiliency services.
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El Paso asks Texas regulators to extend data-center protections to El Paso Electric customers
The city wants Texas regulators to create a non-ERCOT process so residential and small-business customers are not assigned infrastructure costs tied to large data centers.
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ICE proposes Camp East Montana contract extension through 2027 at potential $776 million cost
ICE plans to extend Amentum’s no-bid contract at Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss near El Paso through Sept. 30, 2027, with up to $776 million in additional potential federal spending.
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El Paso adopts data-center framework with more public review
El Paso City Council adopted a framework for future hyperscale data centers, but permits, standards and ratepayer protections still need follow-up action.
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El Paso City Council updates water planning for Meta’s Northeast data center
El Paso City Council work session on July 6 addressed concerns about El Paso Water’s projected Meta data-center water use in Northeast El Paso.
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El Paso commuter alert: Horizon & Darrington closures + safety lighting (July 20–24)
El Paso commuters: TxDOT has planned daytime alternating lane closures July 20–24 on Horizon Blvd and Darrington Rd, plus safety-lighting work nearby.
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El Paso City Council to vote on Data Center Policy Framework—permits, taxes, utilities
El Paso TX – The July 20 work session includes a vote on a Data Center Policy Framework that could change permits, notification, and incentives.
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El Paso County tax office: cash change rounds up to nickel July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector says cash change will be rounded up to the next nickel when pennies aren’t available.
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El Paso widens its Meta data center fight into ratepayer and CBA talks
El Paso is challenging a $551.8 million McCloud power plant tied to a planned Meta data center and voted to start negotiating a community benefits agreement.
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El Paso council’s July 7 agenda covers speed limits, bus stops, property hearings
Tuesday’s agenda includes first-reading speed-limit changes on Northern Pass and Northwestern, plus a bus-stop bench item and July 21 hearings.
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El Paso lands $25,000 grant to improve access to resident services
El Paso was chosen for a National League of Cities resilience program that brings $25,000 and nine months of coaching to help connect residents to support.
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El Paso City Council to consider $4.067M SIB loan for Railroad Drive—what’s next
El Paso City Council’s June 23 agenda includes a $4.067M Texas SIB loan for Railroad Drive. Funds depend on environmental review; Aug. 15, 2027 is expected.
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El Paso gas prices: Regular ticks up, diesel eases (AAA as of June 26)
El Paso TX Gas & Diesel Watch: AAA’s June 26 check shows regular at $3.80/gal (up) and diesel at $4.51 (down). Both still below last month.
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Sun Metro Rising starts June 14 in El Paso: new routes + Upper East microtransit
Sun Metro Rising takes effect June 14. Here’s what changes for riders—especially Upper East electric Microtransit booking—and how to check your stop.
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El Paso fuel prices fall today: regular $3.69, diesel $4.57 (AAA, June 23)
El Paso TX Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s June 23 check shows regular at $3.69/gal and diesel at $4.57, down from yesterday and last week, with year-ago costs higher.
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El Paso keeps Meta data-center deal after council rejects exit talks
The June 9 vote left the Wurldwide/Meta agreement intact, pushing the data-center fight toward oversight, utilities and future rules.
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El Paso Council moves on utility filings tied to data centers and bills
El Paso City Council acted April 27 on El Paso Electric filings that could affect data center pricing, battery storage, EV pilots, and future rates.
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El Paso traffic watch: East-side lane closures continue this week as TxDOT warns drivers in work zones
El Paso TX – East-side drivers face lane closures on Americas Avenue, Horizon Boulevard, Darrington Road and Purple Heart Highway this week, with some work stretching into May.