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City of El Paso Wins Animal Cruelty Case; Dozens of Animals Rescued

City of El Paso - Aug 26, 2025

The City of El Paso, through the City Attorney’s Office, secured a court judgment in an animal cruelty case that led to the rescue of more than two dozen animals.

2025.08.27 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Wins Animal Cruelty Case Dozens of Animals Rescued


City of El Paso Wins Achievement of Excellence in Procurement

City of El Paso - Aug 26, 2025

The City of El Paso Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department received the 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award (AEP) from the National Procurement Institute (NPI).

2025.08.26 NEWS RELEASE City Wins Achievement of Excellence in Procurement

2025 Award Winner

El Paso Fire Department Invites Community to 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes

Fire Department - Aug 26, 2025

The El Paso Fire Department will host a public memorial ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks — including the 343 firefighters who gave their lives in the line of duty.

2025.08.26 MEDIA ADVISORY 9 11 Memorial Ceremony Honoring Fallen Heroes


Community Invited to “Be Ready Bash”

Public Health - Aug 25, 2025

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, the Department of Public Health and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) invites the community to the “Be Ready Bash” from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, September 6, at Veterans Park, 5301 Salem Dr.

2025.08.25 NEWS RELEASE Community Invited to Be Ready Bash

Be Ready Bash  Sept 6

2025 Labor Day Holiday Schedule

City of El Paso - Aug 24, 2025

All City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

2025.08.24 Media Advisory 2025 Labor Day Holiday Schedule


Live Active El Paso Celebrates 5-Year with Neon Glow Party

Parks & Recreation - Aug 24, 2025

The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to celebrate five years of movement, health, and wellness at Live Active Celebration Day—a free, family-friendly event featuring a high-energy Neon Glow Party.

2025.08.24 NEWS RELEASE Live Active Day 2025


El Paso Zoo’s Lion Hodari Undergoes Successful MRI at Providence Memorial

El Paso Zoo - Aug 21, 2025

Hodari, the seven-year-old, nearly 500-pound African male lion at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, is recovering comfortably after receiving advanced medical care to help diagnose a suspected spinal condition.

2025.08.21 NEWS RELEASE Zoo Lion Receives MRI

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City of El Paso Earns National Awards for Cross-Border Partnership and Entrepreneurial Innovation

City of El Paso - Aug 21, 2025

The City of El Paso’s Economic & International Development Department has been named a Bronze Winner in the 2025 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Excellence Awards.

2025.08.21 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Economic Development


City Leadership Participates in Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Executive Management Training Program

City of El Paso - Aug 21, 2025

Mayor Renard U. Johnson, City Manager Dionne Mack, and City Attorney Karla Nieman recently participated in the ninth class of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, joining leaders from 47 cities across 17 countries in this executive management

2025.08.21 NEWS RELEASE City Leadership Participates in Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Executive Management Traini

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City Adopts FY 2026 Budget, Establishing Lowest Property Tax Rate in a Decade

City of El Paso - Aug 19, 2025

The El Paso City Council has officially adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which establishes the City’s property tax rate at $0.759649 per $100 valuation, the lowest in ten years.

2025.08.19 NEWS RELEASE City of El Paso Adopts FY 2026 Budget and Maintains Lowest Property Tax Rate in a Decade


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