The City of El Paso will expand its COVID-19 testing options to include a new drive-thru location at the Don Haskins Rec. Facility beginning September 1.
Testing is free and will be available Monday through Saturday from 8AM to 3PM. To make an appointment call (915) 212-0783.
#Breaking -- For the third time in just over a decade, El Paso has been named an All-America City. The Sun City received the prestigious designation this evening at the 2020 edition of the annual All-America City awards. https://t.co/LlfLwmZIIH
Today El Paso will record its 40th day this year over 100 degrees. That will make 3 straight years of 40 or more days with triple-digit readings. Before the past 3 years, El Paso had only had 3 such years in 130+ years of weather records. #ClimateChange 1/
Due to a surge in COVID-19 infections, the City has decided to postpone the reopening of services that include the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, City museums, recreation centers, spray parks, and library branches.
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ONE San Jacinto in downtown El Paso is lit up tonight, Monday, June 8, in rememberance of George Floyd. Mayor Dee Margo announced the lighting of the building, “These lights will shine as a symbol that racism and hate have no place in El Paso...
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Crews done early and NEW eastbound Executive Exit NOW OPEN! 🎉 Pay attention, you’ll exit earlier. 🚘 The westbound side will be done by the end of July.👷🏻♂️ Enjoy and drive safe! 🙌🏼 @EPPOLICE @EPTXFire @KTSMtv@KFOX14 @CBS4Local @Univision26 @TelemundoEP @abc7breaking
Hiking and walking trails across the City will be reopening for Memorial Day weekend starting Saturday, May 23.
Information on open hiking and walking trails, including locations, is posted on the Parks and Recreation website https://t.co/iln7Fpayt6 and https://t.co/E0GC8ayQgQ.
Social media threats are no joke. They will be investigated, can and will land people in jail. @FBIElPaso@EPPOLICE#SocorroPD. A big thank you who See Something Say Something.
UPDATE: El Paso City Council has approved a new policy for the handling of those found in possession of marijuana. Council voted 7-0 with one abstention to approve a resolution for a "Cite and Release" policy. https://t.co/GI8wSGVqRB
El Paso officials now reporting clusters of COVID-19. Five cases tied to a gathering of people in their 20s; seven cases tied to a gathering of people in their 40s; 11 cases tied to an unspecified health facility.
With kermes season approaching our Police Department would like to remind the public to drive with caution as there will be an increase in pedestrian traffic with the festivals. We ask that you park in the designated areas. Avoid parking in the area where this sign is placed.