El Paso.
city in and county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Documented fraud schemes and welfare fraud were reported across Minnesota, Fort Worth, and El Paso.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service is issuing flood watches due to severe weather in South Texas.Well supported5 reports
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James Talarico is emerging as a prominent Democratic figure in Texas, seeking authentic appeal for male voters.Well supported3 reports
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Meta is seeking a data center incentive agreement in El Paso, with local officials voting on the proposal.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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A series of infrastructure projects are underway, including siding extensions in Iowa, double-tracking the Sunset Route to El Paso and Tucson, and utilizing the Houston complex for capacity by UNP.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for El Paso County, warning of expected rain in El Paso and New Mexico.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A family farm is operating in San Elizario, near El Paso.Some support1 report
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El Paso Independent School District operates within El Paso and receives staffing reports from the Texas Education Agency.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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Severe storm risk and flooding alerts were issued for El Paso and Otero County.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Road crews are working between Orizaba and Redd while the office of emergency management monitors weather and coordinates resources.Some support1 report
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New leases allow exploration of rare earth minerals in Hudspeth County.Some support1 report
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A data center project involving Meta in El Paso is facing public scrutiny regarding its high demands for power and water services under Texas regulation.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Due to storm damage, the distribution operations of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger have been forced to close.Some support1 report
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Moisture is moving from Chihuahua towards El Paso, while Hidalgo is situated within the New Mexico region.Some support1 report
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The NAACP is holding its annual convention in El Paso.Some support1 report
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Scenic Drive is currently closed due to damage.Some support1 report
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Baca manages property in El Paso.Some support1 report
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An incident occurred at the entrance of El Paso International Airport on September 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Sinkholes occurred across El Paso and New Mexico on September 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Stormwater eroded sidewalks and foundations beneath pavement in El Paso on September 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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El Paso city council awarded a construction contract to International Eagle Enterprises for the Montwood project.Some support1 report
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Road closure caused major traffic delays in El Paso, Texas.Some support2 reports
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Warnings regarding local road conditions were issued by an agency in El Paso on September 21, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A sinkhole near El Paso High School in El Paso, Texas, has caused road closures and coordination with TxDOT.Some support1 report
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Political organizations are highlighting past controversies surrounding Brandon Herrera in the Bexar County and El Paso area.Some support1 report1 development inside
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While campaigning for a Texas district, Brandon Herrera commented on the El Paso massacre.Some support1 report
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Flooding occurred in El Paso, involving the Pershing Dam and reported by the National Weather Service.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Business operations are confirmed to be active in the city of El Paso.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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Tax Matters, Inc. is based in El Paso.Some support6 reports
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James Talarico is campaigning in Texas, holding a town hall in El Paso and using the Mobilize platform for his November election bid.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Arrests occurred in El Indio and Fort Hancock on September 20, 2026, following stops by Border Patrol agents near Eagle Pass.Some support1 report
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A rescue organization is handling animal care across jurisdictions in El Paso and Orange County.Some support1 report
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Casa Auto Group, headquartered in El Paso, has opened four new Cadillac dealership rooftops in Arizona.Some support1 report
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A district has been identified as being located in El Paso, Texas.Some support1 report
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Associated Press reports on regional economic risks in El Paso.Some support1 report
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The city of El Paso is situated within the state boundaries of Texas.Well supported12 reports2 developments inside
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UTEP is situated in the city of El Paso, which is located in the state of Texas.Some support1 report
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Meta has agreed to comply with new standards set by the state of Texas regarding its operations in El Paso.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Meta and BlackRock are involved in a 1 gigawatt data center project in El Paso, Texas.Some support5 reports
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The World Trade Center attacks impacted the local school experience in El Paso.Some support1 report
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A firm is conducting polls regarding local infrastructure projects in San Diego and El Paso.Some support1 report
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An artist's work was displayed in both El Paso and Europe.Some support1 report
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Tren de Aragua suspects are operating across borders, leading to arrests in the El Paso area.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Detainees from Venezuela are involved in a riot in El Paso, where Veronica Escobar serves as Congresswoman.Some support1 report
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Borderland security operations are underway involving El Paso and Chihuahua.Some support1 report
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El Paso, BlackRock, and Meta are jointly developing a data center project site.Some support3 reports
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Streets in El Paso reflect the city's original industrial use.Some support1 report
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Gas Spot stores are operating across multiple states.Some support1 report
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Abbott's spending freeze is impacting local government programs and actions in Dallas and El Paso.Some support1 report
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A company called Acquisition Logistics operates a detention center near the El Paso border.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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A detainee was transferred to a migrant detention center located near El Paso.Some support1 report
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Carlos Acosta volunteered at local kermes events in El Paso.Some support1 report
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Lawmakers in Texas are introducing legislation to classify crimes related to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) as felonies.Some support1 report
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El Paso Electric is highlighting its focus on community success and job creation.Some support1 report
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Dionne Mack is serving as City Manager for El Paso, and her performance is currently under evaluation by the city council.Some support2 reports
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An art installation in Balboa Park in El Paso is being compared to the East Side Gallery and features binational dialogue with Mexico.Some support1 report
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Regional drought is affecting both Texas and New Mexico, with observations made near El Paso.Some support1 report
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Smugglers are using underground tunnels to move migrants between two countries through El Paso.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A tunnel has been discovered connecting El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, which is now being used for various illicit operations.Some support4 reports
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City government in El Paso operates within the jurisdiction of El Paso County.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Around El Paso this week
News at the entities that move El Paso most-
city council StructuralCity Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Moves El Paso
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BlackRock StructuralHeemskerk heads the Climate Change Centre at ECB, and a BlackRock executive issues a similar climate warning.Moves El Paso
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Gabe Vasquez StructuralLawmakers led a letter questioning delays in USDA contracts.Moves El Paso
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El Paso County StructuralFlash flood warning issued for El Paso County, leading to road closures managed by the Texas Department of Transportation.Moves El Paso
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DHS StructuralDHS, DOJ, and SEC formed a joint initiative to establish a Trade Fraud Task Force, setting standards for compliance.Moves El Paso
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves El Paso
Connections
The 40 strongest of 347, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
El Paso County Structural
The city of El Paso is geographically located within El Paso County and operates under its administrative jurisdiction.
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El Paso Independent School District Structural
The school district operates within the defined geographical and jurisdictional boundaries of the city of El Paso.
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Veronica Escobar Structural
Veronica Escobar serves as the elected representative for the El Paso district and its constituents.
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city council Structural
The city council holds formal governing and regulatory power over the municipality of El Paso.
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BlackRock Structural
BlackRock is investing in and operating data center assets within El Paso.
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Zaragoza Structural
The two cities are linked by a critical water main infrastructure where the service originates in Zaragoza and flows to El Paso.
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Amentum Operational
Amentum operates a contracted ICE detention center within the jurisdiction of El Paso.
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Renard Johnson Structural
Renard Johnson serves as the current Mayor of El Paso, establishing a leadership and governance link to the city.
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Dallas Operational
The two cities are major Texas markets that actively compete for population and are subject to shared external economic pressures and political influences.
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Ciudad Juárez Operational
The two border cities are functionally coupled through shared infrastructure, international visa processing, and mutual exposure to transnational criminal activity.
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Pershing Dam Structural
The dam functions as critical infrastructure whose operational status impacts the city's water management and flood control.
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DHS Structural
DHS utilizes El Paso as a critical operational location for border enforcement, detention, and immigration services.
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Marathon Petroleum Structural
Marathon Petroleum operates a refinery in El Paso, providing local employment and grants while also generating environmental concerns.
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Ricardo Samaniego Structural
Ricardo Samaniego serves as the El Paso County Judge, a functional office within the entity's governmental structure.
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Dionne Mack Structural
Dionne Mack serves as the City Manager for El Paso.
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New Mexico Operational
The two adjacent jurisdictions interact functionally through shared border management, cross-jurisdictional services, and shared environmental and economic influences.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's political policies and plans directly influence the socio-economic and physical conditions of El Paso.
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Julián Castro Structural
Julián Castro's foundation provides ongoing legal defense support for the location of El Paso.
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ICE Structural
ICE operates detention facilities and holds contracts within El Paso.
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Texas Department of Transportation Operational
TxDOT actively manages infrastructure and issues warnings that impact El Paso, requiring local government cooperation.
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Northeast Structural
The pipeline infrastructure brings resources originating from Northeast wells into El Paso.
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Meta Operational
Meta plans data centers in El Paso, relying on local city resources, such as water, for its AI expansion.
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Honduras Operational
El Paso's immigration enforcement leads to the detention and deportation of migrants originating from Honduras.
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Heather Wilson Structural
Heather Wilson serves as the president of the institution located in El Paso.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Transactional
A current dispute exists regarding election rules tied to grant funding between El Paso and FEMA.
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Rio Grande Structural
El Paso relies on the Rio Grande for its water supply.
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Gabe Vasquez Structural
Gabe Vasquez serves as a representative whose professional function is tied to the El Paso district.
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Joe Pickett Operational
Joe Pickett initiated a lawsuit against El Paso challenging the city's environmental franchise fee.
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Austin Operational
The two cities actively compete for population size and engage in shared policy challenges within Texas.
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Honda Transactional
Honda opened a new Eastside dealership in El Paso.
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Greg Abbott Operational
The Governor influences local policy and regulatory environment, which the city actively engages with through policy requests and clarification.
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Kerr County Operational
Personnel from El Paso provide functional assistance and services to Kerr County.
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Chris Hernandez Structural
Chris Hernandez serves as a trustee in the El Paso school district.
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ProPublica Shared context
ProPublica investigates and reports on institutional and operational issues within the city of El Paso.
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Laredo Operational
Laredo studies successful water management models originating from El Paso.
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Minnesota Operational
Minnesota supplies detainees to El Paso, which serves as a detention hub.
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District 8 Structural
District 8 is formally defined as a district located within the boundaries of El Paso.
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Xavier de la Torre Structural
Xavier de la Torre holds the formal position of Superintendent within the governance structure of El Paso.
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Jalisco New Generation Cartel Structural
The cartel utilizes El Paso as a functional location for its operations and stash houses.
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Veronica Castro Operational
Veronica Castro leads tourism development efforts for El Paso.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
43 events- Documented fraud schemes and welfare fraud were reported across Minnesota, Fort Worth, and El Paso.
- A series of infrastructure projects are underway, including siding extensions in Iowa, double-tracking the Sunset Route to El Paso and Tucson, and utilizing the Houston complex for capacity by UNP.
- The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for El Paso County, warning of expected rain in El Paso and New Mexico.
- A family farm is operating in San Elizario, near El Paso.
- Severe storm risk and flooding alerts were issued for El Paso and Otero County.
- Road crews are working between Orizaba and Redd while the office of emergency management monitors weather and coordinates resources.
- New leases allow exploration of rare earth minerals in Hudspeth County.
- Due to storm damage, the distribution operations of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger have been forced to close.
- Moisture is moving from Chihuahua towards El Paso, while Hidalgo is situated within the New Mexico region.
- The NAACP is holding its annual convention in El Paso.
- Scenic Drive is currently closed due to damage.
- Baca manages property in El Paso.
- An incident occurred at the entrance of El Paso International Airport on September 23, 2026.
- Sinkholes occurred across El Paso and New Mexico on September 23, 2026.
- Stormwater eroded sidewalks and foundations beneath pavement in El Paso on September 23, 2026.
- El Paso city council awarded a construction contract to International Eagle Enterprises for the Montwood project.
- Road closure caused major traffic delays in El Paso, Texas.
- Warnings regarding local road conditions were issued by an agency in El Paso on September 21, 2026.
- A sinkhole near El Paso High School in El Paso, Texas, has caused road closures and coordination with TxDOT.
- While campaigning for a Texas district, Brandon Herrera commented on the El Paso massacre.
- Tax Matters, Inc. is based in El Paso.
- Arrests occurred in El Indio and Fort Hancock on September 20, 2026, following stops by Border Patrol agents near Eagle Pass.
- A rescue organization is handling animal care across jurisdictions in El Paso and Orange County.
- Casa Auto Group, headquartered in El Paso, has opened four new Cadillac dealership rooftops in Arizona.
- A district has been identified as being located in El Paso, Texas.
- Associated Press reports on regional economic risks in El Paso.
- UTEP is situated in the city of El Paso, which is located in the state of Texas.
- The World Trade Center attacks impacted the local school experience in El Paso.
- A firm is conducting polls regarding local infrastructure projects in San Diego and El Paso.
- An artist's work was displayed in both El Paso and Europe.
- Detainees from Venezuela are involved in a riot in El Paso, where Veronica Escobar serves as Congresswoman.
- Borderland security operations are underway involving El Paso and Chihuahua.
- Streets in El Paso reflect the city's original industrial use.
- Gas Spot stores are operating across multiple states.
- Abbott's spending freeze is impacting local government programs and actions in Dallas and El Paso.
- A detainee was transferred to a migrant detention center located near El Paso.
- Carlos Acosta volunteered at local kermes events in El Paso.
- Lawmakers in Texas are introducing legislation to classify crimes related to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) as felonies.
- El Paso Electric is highlighting its focus on community success and job creation.
- Dionne Mack is serving as City Manager for El Paso, and her performance is currently under evaluation by the city council.
- An art installation in Balboa Park in El Paso is being compared to the East Side Gallery and features binational dialogue with Mexico.
- Regional drought is affecting both Texas and New Mexico, with observations made near El Paso.
- A tunnel has been discovered connecting El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, which is now being used for various illicit operations.
August 2026
5 events- A data center project involving Meta in El Paso is facing public scrutiny regarding its high demands for power and water services under Texas regulation.
- The city of El Paso is situated within the state boundaries of Texas.
- Meta has agreed to comply with new standards set by the state of Texas regarding its operations in El Paso.
- Meta and BlackRock are involved in a 1 gigawatt data center project in El Paso, Texas.
- El Paso, BlackRock, and Meta are jointly developing a data center project site.
July 2026
3 events- Flooding occurred in El Paso, involving the Pershing Dam and reported by the National Weather Service.
- James Talarico is campaigning in Texas, holding a town hall in El Paso and using the Mobilize platform for his November election bid.
- Smugglers are using underground tunnels to move migrants between two countries through El Paso.
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June 2026
9 events- The National Weather Service is issuing flood watches due to severe weather in South Texas.
- James Talarico is emerging as a prominent Democratic figure in Texas, seeking authentic appeal for male voters.
- Meta is seeking a data center incentive agreement in El Paso, with local officials voting on the proposal.
- El Paso Independent School District operates within El Paso and receives staffing reports from the Texas Education Agency.
- Political organizations are highlighting past controversies surrounding Brandon Herrera in the Bexar County and El Paso area.
- Business operations are confirmed to be active in the city of El Paso.
- Tren de Aragua suspects are operating across borders, leading to arrests in the El Paso area.
- A company called Acquisition Logistics operates a detention center near the El Paso border.
- City government in El Paso operates within the jurisdiction of El Paso County.