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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 moving forward with the I-10 deck plaza, a plan to cap the highway with a park or community space. It’s a major step toward reconnecting neighborhoods that were split by the interstate years ago.
El Paso County residents are pushing back against a proposed mosque, turning a routine zoning request into a heated local debate. The county planning commission is now expected to step in and decide whether the project gets the green light.
El Paso is planning to cap a section of I-10 with a new public park to bridge the gap between downtown neighborhoods. It’s a bold move to turn a noisy highway barrier into a walkable green space for everyone to enjoy.
El Paso is finally moving ahead with the downtown deck park, dropping $750,000 to turn a concrete stretch into a legit green space. It’s a major step toward making the city center more walkable and less of a heat island.
Meta is officially building a massive data center in El Paso, which is a huge win for local tech jobs and infrastructure. It’s a major move to put the city on the map as a growing tech hub.
El Paso County is pushing ahead with plans for a new jail, which means your tax dollars are about to be tied up in a major construction project. Officials are currently balancing the need for updated public safety infrastructure against the reality of tight budget constraints.
El Paso City Council is moving forward with a tax break for Meta’s new data center, ignoring hours of public outcry. The project is officially a go, meaning the massive facility will be built as originally planned.
Socorro locals are fighting to block a new ICE detention center from moving into their backyard. This standoff is a big deal because it could change how the city handles federal projects in the future.
A massive new ICE detention center is being planned for Far East El Paso, but it’s already clashing with local tribal businesses. This project could change the landscape of our community and strain local infrastructure, so it's worth paying attention to upcoming county meetings.
East El Paso residents are fighting a proposed Meta data center, worried about how the massive facility will change their neighborhood. This project is a major test case for how the city handles future tech expansion and land use.