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El Paso residents are shelling out some of the highest property taxes in Texas, but are we actually getting our money's worth in city services? It seems like we're paying top dollar for less bang compared to other major Texas cities.
El Paso City Council just locked in the budget for 2027, setting the financial rules for how the city runs and delivers public services all year.
El Paso landed a hefty $5.2 million grant to tackle the opioid crisis, but the money isn't being used as quickly as expected. Officials are working to get these funds out the door to make a real difference in the community.
Worried about your El Paso property taxes? Good news – they're actually lower than in most other big Texas cities. But don't get too excited, they're still not exactly 'cheap.'
El Paso is hitting the pause button on some construction projects because the money just isn't there. City leaders are looking to cut projects that are currently unfunded to balance the budget.
El Paso hotels owe a whopping $2.37 million in unpaid taxes. City Council is now figuring out how to get that money back.