Infrastructure, Subdivisions, and County Facilities
El Paso County
Summary
The county is reallocating unspent bond funds to fix a badly leaking courthouse roof and upgrade critical power and security systems at county facilities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 18
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded entirely through existing bond savings and unprogrammed contingencies without issuing new debt.
County employees, visitors, judges, and residents utilizing the courthouse and jail facilities.
Residents may face higher monthly water bills if rate increases are approved.
Mentions & discussions (27)
El Paso names new Director of Public Works
El Paso names new Director of Public Works KTSM 9 News
Commissioners Court Regular - Business - Sep 28, 2026
The county is reallocating unspent bond funds to fix a badly leaking courthouse roof and upgrade critical power and security systems at county facilities.
UTEP, EPCC enrollment grows; county breaks ground on $27 million medical examiner facility
This week: This week: UTEP and EPCC enrollment grows, El Paso County breaks ground on a medical examiner facility, and the city considers shifting housing funds. The post UTEP, EPCC enrollment grows; county breaks ground on $27 million medical examin...
HOME begins demolition of former headquarters in South Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME) has begun demolition of its former headquarters at 5300 E. Paisano Drive. According to HOME officials, the building served the community for more than three decades, as th...
Aging pipeline failure caused multi-day water outage for El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A massive water main break in January left approximately 100,000 El Paso residents without water or facing low pressure for several days. "I think for the residents in the Northeast, we failed them," said Gilbert Trejo, vice ...
Commissioners Court - Special Meeting - Aug 20, 2026
The Court is weighing whether to keep managing the water system or look for a partner, as costs continue to rise.
Border highway extension’s latest route shifts around Rio Bosque. Some homeowners are still pushing back
Border Highway East is intended to alleviate traffic in the Lower Valley corridor that includes the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Socorro and San Elizario. Here’s what’s next. The post Border highway extension’s latest route shifts around Rio Bosque. Some h...
El Paso County advances plan to limit overnight commercial truck parking in Mission Ridge
El Paso County advances plan to limit overnight commercial truck parking in Mission Ridge KFOX
El Paso Water reports outage in West El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to El Paso Water, there is a broken valve located near Emory and Sunset Rd which has caused low water pressure or no water service to customers in that area. The utility says that crews are working to repair the bro...
The path ahead: El Paso County recreational trail targeted for 2035 completion
The 70-mile Paso del Norte Trail will connect the east and west sides. The post The path ahead: El Paso County recreational trail targeted for 2035 completion appeared first on El Paso Matters.
The path ahead: El Paso County recreational trail targeted for 2035 completion
The path ahead: El Paso County recreational trail targeted for 2035 completion El Paso Matters
El Paso County seeks sealed bids for Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project
El Paso County seeks sealed bids for Ascension Roadway Reconstruction Project KDBC
County seeks new operator for El Paso County Coliseum as bids due
County seeks new operator for El Paso County Coliseum as bids due KFOX
Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions - Jul 6, 2026
The county is applying for a $21 million grant to fix aging water pipes and hydrants in East Montana. This is a major effort to stop water loss and improve service without hitting taxpayers' wallets.
Commissioners Court - Special Meeting - Jun 18, 2026
The county is moving forward with major upgrades to Ascarate Park, including better trails and lake repairs. These changes are meant to keep the park as a top destination for local events and recreation.
El Paso County seeks proposals for management, operation of county-owned Coliseum
El Paso County seeks proposals for management, operation of county-owned Coliseum KFOX
Commissioners Court - Special Meeting - May 21, 2026
The County is coordinating with El Paso Electric and El Paso Water to ensure infrastructure can handle the region's rapid growth and industrial development.
Commissioners Court Regular - Business - May 11, 2026
The county is bringing high-speed wireless internet to Fabens and Tornillo using a $2.85 million federal grant.
City of El Paso joins County in approving non-binding MOU for Downtown I-10 Deck Plaza
City of El Paso joins County in approving non-binding MOU for Downtown I-10 Deck Plaza KVIA
El Paso County signs nonbinding MOU to stay involved in I-10 deck plaza planning
El Paso County signs nonbinding MOU to stay involved in I-10 deck plaza planning KFOX
El Paso expands landfill with $20M project, adding 12 years of capacity amid growth
El Paso expands landfill with $20M project, adding 12 years of capacity amid growth KFOX
City celebrates $20M expansion of Greater El Paso landfill
City celebrates $20M expansion of Greater El Paso landfill KFOX
Commissioners Court Regular - Resolutions - Mar 2, 2026
Residents are concerned that the golf course has declined in quality over the last two years and are asking the County to address these maintenance issues.
Commissioners Court - Special Meeting - Jan 15, 2026
Small municipalities like Socorro, Horizon City, and Vinton are working with the county to share costs for roads, water, and emergency services.
El Paso County provides update on Pellicano Drive Widening Project
El Paso County provides update on Pellicano Drive Widening Project KFOX
Community Conversations: El Paso roads rank among Texas' most congested, report shows
Community Conversations: El Paso roads rank among Texas' most congested, report shows KFOX
Who will ‘own’ planned Downtown deck plaza? El Paso County to give $1 million for detailed designs
Who will ‘own’ planned Downtown deck plaza? El Paso County to give $1 million for detailed designs El Paso Matters
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