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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


Public Libraries to Host Pantry Drive in Support of MLK Day of Service

City of El Paso - Jan 13, 2026

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, the El Paso Public Libraries and The Mustard Seed Café will kick off a weekslong pantry drive at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15, at The Mustard Seed Café (201 E. Sunset Rd.). Donations will be accepted at a

2026.01.13 MEDIA ADVISORY MKL Pantry Drive


City of El Paso Offers Warming Centers for Residents in Need

City of El Paso - Jan 9, 2026

With temperatures expected to drop over the next several days, the City of El Paso and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are once again taking proactive measures to ensure residents' safety and comfort during the cold weather.

2026.01.09 NEWS RELEASE City Offers Warming Centers


El Paso Residents Encouraged to Enroll in the STEAR Program

City of El Paso - Jan 7, 2026

The City of El Paso’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program (PHEP) urge residents with specific needs to enroll in the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR).

2026.01.07 NEWS RELEASE El Paso Residents Encouraged to Enroll in the STEAR Program


City Council Awards Beast Urban Park Phase II Construction Contract

City of El Paso - Jan 6, 2026

City Council approved the next major expansion of The Beast Urban Park in El Paso’s Upper Eastside, advancing Phase II construction and building on the community-focused amenities delivered in Phase I.

2026.01.06 NEWS RELEASE Council Awards Construction Contract for Phase II of the Beast Urban Park in East El Paso


City of El Paso, UTEP and El Paso ISD Share Early Results of El Paso Computes Initiative

City of El Paso - Jan 6, 2026

El Paso Computes, a collaborative initiative focused on expanding computer science, artificial intelligence (AI) and computational thinking education across K-12 schools, is making impact in the region, according to a new report by the City of El Paso, Th

2026.01.06 NEWS RELEASE COEP UTEP and EPISD Share Early Results of El Paso Computes Initiative


New Year’s Eve Celebration Brings an Increased Risk of Lost Pets

City of El Paso - Dec 30, 2025

As fireworks and celebrations ramp up on New Year’s Eve, thousands of pets are at greater risk of running off and going missing.

2025.12.30 NEWS RELEASE New Years Eve Celebration Brings an Increased Risk of Lost Pets


Call for Photographers: El Paso Museum of Archaeology Opens Submissions for “Colors of the Desert”

City of El Paso - Dec 25, 2025

The El Paso Museum of Archaeology (EPMArch) is now accepting photo submissions for its upcoming exhibition, Colors of the Desert / Colores del Desierto, celebrating the vibrant and often unexpected beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert.

2025.12.25 NEWS RELEASE Call for Photographers Museum of Arch Opens Submissions


El Paso Water to Host Community Meetings on Proposed Rate Increase

City of El Paso - Dec 23, 2025

At the request of the Mayor and City Council, El Paso Water will host a series of community meetings across the city to explain its proposed water and wastewater rate increase and to answer questions from customers about how the proposal could affect thei

2025.12.23 NEWS RELEASE EPWater to Host Community Meetings on Proposed Rate Increase


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