El Paso County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
El Paso is swapping César Chávez Day for a new 'Community & Labor Heritage Day' on the city calendar. It’s a move to broaden the focus of the holiday to cover a wider range of local labor history and community milestones.
El Paso’s health officials are struggling to get ICE to share data on illnesses inside local detention centers. This lack of transparency makes it way harder for our doctors to stop potential outbreaks before they spread to the rest of the community.
El Paso is shrinking faster than any other city in Texas, and that’s a big deal for our local budget and city services. With fewer people paying into the system, we might see cuts to the projects and amenities we rely on every day.
El Paso’s recent measles scare showed that federal agencies and local hospitals aren't talking to each other well enough. This communication gap delayed our response, putting the whole community at risk longer than we should have been.
El Paso County is experimenting with new land reclamation techniques in the Horizon area to clear the way for future housing or public spaces. It’s a major move to see how the county plans to handle our rapid growth and limited space.
The feds are currently reviewing the contract for El Paso’s ICE facility, which could lead to major shifts in how it operates right here in our backyard. It’s a situation worth watching if you care about how federal policy impacts our local infrastructure and community resources.
Measles is spreading in El Paso, with 17 cases popping up mostly tied to a local detention center. It’s a good time to double-check your vaccination records and stay alert while health officials track the situation.
The federal government is dropping $123 million to turn local warehouses into a massive new ICE detention center. It’s a huge move that’s going to stir up some serious debates about how our city handles border policy and resources.
A new data center wants to set up shop in El Paso, but they’re planning to run on natural gas, which has locals worried about pollution and grid stability. It’s a classic tug-of-war between chasing tech-sector jobs and keeping our air clean and the lights on.
Texas voters just greenlit all 17 proposed constitutional amendments, meaning big changes are coming to your property taxes and local infrastructure. Even with low voter turnout, these updates are now locked into the state constitution.
El Paso is looking at a much slower growth rate than we previously thought, which changes the game for how we build new schools and housing. Instead of prepping for a massive boom, the city needs to pivot its long-term strategy to match this more realistic, steady pace.
El Paso is currently topping the charts for the worst air pollution in the region, and experts warn it’s only going to get tougher to breathe this year. Expect more health alerts and a major push for city officials to finally crack down on local environmental rules.