El Paso.
city in and county seat of El Paso County, Texas, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
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An incident was reported in the El Paso area on October 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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Judge in El Paso heard a case regarding Camp East Montana, and the Texas Civil Rights Project sought a court order for facility improvements.Some support1 report
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Wind gusts damaged roofs across El Paso on October 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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Meta is building a data center in Northeast El Paso, coinciding with local nonprofits competing against national organizations.Some support2 reports
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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 reports2 developments inside
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The Chamber of Commerce is located in El Paso, and Veronica Escobar represents El Paso in Congress.Well supported5 reports
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Francisco Garduño, former head of Mexico's immigration agency, was linked to a detention center on the border near El Paso.Some support5 reports
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The Fred Loya family pledged $20 million to the El Paso plaza.Some support1 report
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The City of El Paso is offering public sessions to explain property taxes to residents.Some support2 reports
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El Paso Water is operating in El Paso, a city located in the state of Texas.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Ben Mendoza, a candidate for Texas's 23rd Congressional District, addressed border, water, and flooding issues during his campaign.Some support1 report
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Southwest University plans to expand its operations and presence into the city of El Paso.Some support1 report
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Harmeet Dhillon's actions and influence on local legal issues are being reported by the New York Times.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Combined data centers are impacting the local environment in New Mexico.Some support1 report
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Mother Jones investigated ICE practices while Jonathan White ran a refugee program in Texas, documenting a boy's journey from El Paso to Barcelona.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 supported17 reports1 development inside
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A company announcement was issued from El Paso on August 14, 2025, involving Helen of Troy Limited.Some support3 reports
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Drainage installation issues caused major flooding in El Paso on August 18, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Brandon Anderson will be appointed to lead Fort Bliss in El Paso.Some support2 reports
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Cartels are moving illicit cash near El Paso and Maverick, raising financial risk for local institutions.Some support1 report
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The Jaime Reyes character was created and linked to the El Paso setting.Some support1 report
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A leading UTEP research project is underway in El Paso, involving Yong Je Kim.Some support1 report
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Marathon refinery released toxic pollutants in El Paso, prompting calls for investigation by political leaders and the EPA.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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A community forum was held in El Paso involving local leaders and residents to discuss safety concerns regarding the Marathon refinery.Some support1 report
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Markwayne Mullin criticized border policies in San Antonio while Toyota Motor North America announced a $3.6 billion expansion investment in the region.Some support1 report
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The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in El Paso updates its hazard mitigation plan.Some support1 report
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A lawsuit was filed in the District of Columbia challenging the border wall construction overseen by DHS and CBP, involving entities like Democracy Forward.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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A shelter is currently serving women in El Paso.Some support1 report
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El Paso, BlackRock, and Meta are jointly developing a data center project site.Well supported4 reports
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A new e-commerce platform is allowing the sale of dead stock finds in El Paso, involving Karla Hernandez.Some support1 report
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City in El Paso detected seven cases of West Nile virus.Some support1 report
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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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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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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 supported7 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
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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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What's reaching El Paso
Events traced to El Paso, step by step, newest firstAround El Paso this week
News at the entities that move El Paso most-
Texas StructuralOlenox Industries Inc. is headquartered in Texas and is publicly traded on the Nasdaq exchange. Michael McLaren serves as the company's Chairman and CEO.Moves El Paso
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city council StructuralChicago City Council approved major tax increases today.Moves El Paso
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BlackRock StructuralBlackRock manages funds investing in TBS Energi Utama, with Allen & Gledhill serving as legal counsel for the company.Moves El Paso
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Gabe Vasquez StructuralDonald Trump issued an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' and proposed renaming New Mexico, while facing criticism over the Iran war.Moves El Paso
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El Paso County StructuralAverage wage comparisons were noted in El Paso County, and a company is currently considering expansion into Colorado Springs.Moves El Paso
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DHS StructuralDHS authorized a heat ray test and Kirstjen Nielsen rejected system use against migrants.Moves El Paso
Connections
The 40 strongest of 380, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Texas Structural
El Paso is a municipality operating under the legal and jurisdictional authority of the State of Texas.
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Meta Structural
Meta is building a large data center campus in El Paso, formalized by city agreements and dependent on local resources like water.
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Renard Johnson Structural
Renard Johnson serves as the Mayor of El Paso, establishing a formal governance and leadership link to the city.
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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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El Paso County Structural
The city is physically situated within the county, and its government operates under the county's administrative jurisdiction.
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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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Ciudad Juárez Operational
The two border cities are functionally coupled through shared infrastructure, regional collaboration, and mutual exposure to transnational criminal and migratory activities.
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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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New Mexico Operational
New Mexico and El Paso maintain an operational relationship defined by shared environmental impacts, cross-border regulatory activities, and critical resource dependencies, such as water supply.
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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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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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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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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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San Antonio Operational
The two cities actively compete for population and participate in shared political and community events.
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Donald Trump Operational
Donald Trump's policies and administration actions directly influence the socio-economic and physical conditions of El Paso.
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El Paso Electric Operational
El Paso Electric operates within El Paso, providing essential power and services while being subject to city intervention and local conditions.
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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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Greg Abbott Operational
Governor Abbott actively engages with El Paso through policy proposals, regulatory oversight, and official visits.
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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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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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Austin Operational
The two cities actively compete for population size and engage in shared policy challenges within Texas.
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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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Joe Pickett Operational
Joe Pickett initiated a lawsuit against El Paso challenging the city's environmental franchise fee.
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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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Gabe Vasquez Structural
Gabe Vasquez serves as a representative whose professional function is tied to the El Paso district.
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James Vasquez Structural
James Vasquez serves as the Superintendent of Socorro ISD within the El Paso jurisdiction.
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Northeast Structural
The pipeline infrastructure brings resources originating from Northeast wells into El Paso.
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Rio Grande Structural
El Paso relies on the Rio Grande for its water supply.
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Laredo Operational
Laredo studies successful water management models originating from El Paso.
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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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Chris Hernandez Structural
Chris Hernandez serves as a trustee in the El Paso school district.
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Honda Transactional
Honda opened a new Eastside dealership in El Paso.
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Kerr County Operational
Personnel from El Paso provide functional assistance and services to Kerr County.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
22 events- An incident was reported in the El Paso area on October 16, 2026.
- Judge in El Paso heard a case regarding Camp East Montana, and the Texas Civil Rights Project sought a court order for facility improvements.
- Wind gusts damaged roofs across El Paso on October 16, 2026.
- Meta is building a data center in Northeast El Paso, coinciding with local nonprofits competing against national organizations.
- Francisco Garduño, former head of Mexico's immigration agency, was linked to a detention center on the border near El Paso.
- The Fred Loya family pledged $20 million to the El Paso plaza.
- The City of El Paso is offering public sessions to explain property taxes to residents.
- Ben Mendoza, a candidate for Texas's 23rd Congressional District, addressed border, water, and flooding issues during his campaign.
- Southwest University plans to expand its operations and presence into the city of El Paso.
- Harmeet Dhillon's actions and influence on local legal issues are being reported by the New York Times.
- Combined data centers are impacting the local environment in New Mexico.
- Mother Jones investigated ICE practices while Jonathan White ran a refugee program in Texas, documenting a boy's journey from El Paso to Barcelona.
- Brandon Anderson will be appointed to lead Fort Bliss in El Paso.
- Cartels are moving illicit cash near El Paso and Maverick, raising financial risk for local institutions.
- The Jaime Reyes character was created and linked to the El Paso setting.
- A leading UTEP research project is underway in El Paso, involving Yong Je Kim.
- A community forum was held in El Paso involving local leaders and residents to discuss safety concerns regarding the Marathon refinery.
- Markwayne Mullin criticized border policies in San Antonio while Toyota Motor North America announced a $3.6 billion expansion investment in the region.
- The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in El Paso updates its hazard mitigation plan.
- A shelter is currently serving women in El Paso.
- A new e-commerce platform is allowing the sale of dead stock finds in El Paso, involving Karla Hernandez.
- City in El Paso detected seven cases of West Nile virus.
September 2026
22 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.
August 2026
4 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.
- Drainage installation issues caused major flooding in El Paso on August 18, 2026.
- Marathon refinery released toxic pollutants in El Paso, prompting calls for investigation by political leaders and the EPA.
- El Paso, BlackRock, and Meta are jointly developing a data center project site.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
10 events- The Chamber of Commerce is located in El Paso, and Veronica Escobar represents El Paso in Congress.
- El Paso Water is operating in El Paso, a city located in the state of Texas.
- El Paso Independent School District operates within El Paso and receives staffing reports from the Texas Education Agency.
- A company announcement was issued from El Paso on August 14, 2025, involving Helen of Troy Limited.
- A lawsuit was filed in the District of Columbia challenging the border wall construction overseen by DHS and CBP, involving entities like Democracy Forward.
- 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.
- 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.