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El Paso · issues
Topics getting the most attention in El Paso public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
El Paso is scoring a $25.7 million federal rail project to finally separate Rick Francis Street from Union Pacific tracks. If you're tired of sitting in traffic near the medical campus every time a train crawls through, this fix is for you.
El Paso is raising guest fees on short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO, meaning travelers might pay more for local getaways and hosts could face tighter rules. If you're booking a stay or renting out a spare room in town, your wallet is about to feel the squeeze.
El Paso County might hit the reset button on finding a new manager for the Coliseum. This move could completely change how our biggest concerts and local events are run behind the scenes.
Planning a block party in El Paso? You need to get the right permits first, or the city might shut you down and slap you with a fine.
El Paso is still chasing down $600,000 from the 2019 Trump rally. City council is getting regular updates on the slow-moving effort to get this money back.
Get ready for higher gas bills, El Paso! But on the flip side, the city's bringing in a new leader for major projects, which could mean some exciting infrastructure improvements down the road.
El Paso swapped out César Chávez Day for a new name: Community & Labor Heritage Day. So, that day off you might have been looking forward to now has a different official title.
Ever feel like you don't get enough time to tell City Council what's on your mind? El Paso Matters is digging into whether the city is actually enforcing time limits on public comments, or if you can just keep talking.