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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


Santa Claus Returns to the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens

El Paso Zoo - Dec 19, 2025

As part of the WinterFest season and ahead of his visit around the world, Santa Claus is making a special visit to the El Paso Zoo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21.

2025.12.19 NEWS RELEASE Santa Claus to Visit the El Paso Zoo


Main Library to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony of New Hope Booth

City of El Paso - Dec 18, 2025

The El Paso Public Libraries invites members of the media to a ribbon-cutting ceremony that welcomes the Hope Booth at the Main Library downtown.

2025.12.18 MEDIA ADVISORY Ribbon Cutting of Hope Booth at Main Library


El Paso International Airport to Close Out Year Serving Thousands of Holiday Travelers

City of El Paso - Dec 18, 2025

The City of El Paso’s International Airport (ELP) is preparing for a busy holiday season with more than 270,000 passengers expected to travel starting, December 19.

2025.12.18 NEWS RELEASE El Paso International Airport Expecting Busy Year End Holiday Travel


Sun Metro Providing Free Rides to All Riders on Christmas Day Fixed Routes, Brios to Operate on a Sunday Schedule

City of El Paso - Dec 16, 2025

Sun Metro invites the El Paso community to take advantage of free rides on Christmas Day.

2025.12.16 NEWS RELEASE Sun Metro Providing the Gift of Free Rides on Christmas Day


City of El Paso Holiday Schedule, Tips for Household Trash & Recycling Services

City of El Paso - Dec 16, 2025

The City of El Paso Environmental Services Department (ESD) is modifying its operating hours for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

2025.12.16 NEWS RELEASE Holiday Schedules Tips for Trash Recycling Disposal Services


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