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October 4, 2019 • Construction
Road Closure: EPE To Conduct Work Along Montana Avenue
EL PASO, Texas – As part of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Montana Avenue Widening Project, El Paso Electric (EPE) will be relocating electrical wires along Montana Avenue requiring a complete closure between Alba Lane and George Dieter Drive this Sunday, October 6 from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
October 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric releases RFP for advanced meters
El Paso Electric Company has released a request for proposal for an advanced metering infrastructure. The notification of intent to bid is due Nov. 1, and a bidder will be selected by April 9, 2020. The RFP brings the utility one step closer to deploying “smart” meters to customers across the region, a big undertaking that would...
October 4, 2019 • Local News
El Paso councilmember accused of assault against a family member
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — An El Paso city representative was arrested by police.
October 4, 2019 • Local News
Why is it so hard to solve fraud schemes?
El Paso, Texas — A KFOX14 viewer asked me where she should go to report a check scam. She said she filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and has the bank account number where she was asked to wire the money, but she complained it's hard to get something done about this kind of scheme.
October 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
EPE helps the STTE Foundation Expand Robotics Program
El Paso, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE), through its Community Partner Program, presented a $15,000 grant at a check presentation ceremony today to the Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation to continue its advocacy of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education. This grant will help support...
October 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
Scams Targeting EPE Customers On The Rise
Scams targeting El Paso Electric customers are on the rise, targeting both residential and small commercial customers. KTDO Telemundo takes a closer look with one small business owner who just barely avoided falling victim to the scam.
October 4, 2019 • EPE Related News
EPE Crews Restore Power to Impacted Customers in Northeast El Paso
El Paso Electric works to restore power to 1,600 customers in Northeast El Paso as thunderstorm rages on. EPE crews were able to restore power to about 1,500 customers just minutes when the original number of impacted customers was up to 3,000.
September 20, 2019 • Community
El Paso Electric Presents Grant to STTE Foundation In Support of STEAM Education
El Paso, Texas – El Paso Electric (EPE), through its Community Partner Program, presented a $15,000 grant at a check presentation ceremony today to the Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation to continue its advocacy of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education. This grant will help support local...
September 19, 2019 • Business News
El Paso Electric Company Shareholders Approve Agreement to be Purchased by the Infrastructure Investments Fund, an Investment Vehicle Advised by J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
El Paso, Texas – El Paso El Paso Electric Company (EPE) today announced that its shareholders approved the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company will be purchased by the Infrastructure Investments Fund (“IIF”), a private investment vehicle advised by J.P....
September 13, 2019 • Local News
El Paso city attorney says Cassandra Hernandez can run for her City Council seat
East-Central city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez is allowed to run in a special election for her El Paso City Council seat, the city attorney said.
September 13, 2019 • Local News
El Paso County, Hospital District tax rates going up substantially
Bad news for El Paso County property owners. El Paso County Commissioners Court approved substantially raising the property tax rates for the county and for the El Paso County Hospital District on Monday. The county's tax rate will increase 9.2 percent from the current tax rate, and includes hefty pay raises for the county...
September 6, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Customers Set a New Peak Demand for Electricity
On Monday, August 26, 2019, El Paso Electric Company (EPE) (NYSE: EE) customers set a new peak demand of approximately 1,986 megawatts (MW), 2.9% or 57 MW higher than the peak established on June 26, 2017. This preliminary indication is still subject to final verification.
August 30, 2019 • EPE Related News
Electricity usage on the rise during El Paso summer
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — More electricity was needed this summer in El Paso than in 2017
August 30, 2019 • EPE Related News
Customers lose in El Paso Electric sale, ex-Texas PUC official says; EPE leaders disagree Vic Kolenc, El Paso TimesPublished 6:30 a.m. MT Aug. 30, 2019 | Updated 10:35 a.m. MT Aug. 30, 2019
Whether the sale of El Paso Electric is a good move for customers depends on whom you ask.
August 30, 2019 • Local News
Political agendas behind move to replace her on City Council, Cassandra Hernandez says
Your city government is under attack from within. I have not announced my candidacy for any public office other than the position in which I currently serve. I never resigned from office and no formal action has been taken by the City Council. There is no vacancy on the City Council. There is no reason to call a special...
August 30, 2019 • Local News
Demand an end to city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez witch hunt
We should all ask ourselves, if city Rep. Cassandra Hernandez was white, male and rich, would she be in this situation today? I understand she is a strong Latina who speaks her mind. Is that why the mayor is trying to forcibly remove her without knowing the facts? Why would she jeopardize her position to just resign? It doesn’t add up.
August 26, 2019 • EPE Related News
Carta de millennials a empleadores regionales: Retengan el talento local
¿Comida mexicana, alquiler gratis y la alegría de pasar tiempo bromeando con nuestros padres y hermanos? ¡Cómo no querer regresar a El Paso para el verano! Aunque somos estudiantes de la Universidad de Texas en Austin y de la Universidad de Texas en San Antonio, no hay nada mejor que estar en casa, y definitivamente...
August 23, 2019 • EPE Related News
How student interns are working with El Paso Electric to create a bright future
While some students spend their summer resting and relaxing, that’s far from the case at El Paso Electric. There, high school and college students from around the region and across the country are immersed in the company’s business as well as in the community, and the future has never looked brighter.
August 23, 2019 • Local News
El Paso Mayor Dee Margo's budget veto was underhanded: city Rep. Alexsandra Annello
I recently voted with a supermajority of the City Council to overturn Mayor Dee Margo’s veto in an effort to ensure that El Pasoans keep their jobs and so that recreational centers opened in traditionally underserved communities have the resources they need to support my constituents.
August 22, 2019 • Local News
El Paso city rep. says she has not officially announced mayoral run
A City Council member who represents parts of east El Paso and the Lower Valley told KFOX14 she has not officially announced her run for mayor, despite a post published on her Facebook page Monday night.
August 19, 2019 • Local News
Ysleta ISD to hold $425 million November bond election
Voters in the Ysleta Independent School District will head to the polls in November to decide whether to approve a $425 million bond proposal to fund new school construction, renovations and campus improvement projects.
August 22, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Sale Released
An independent report on the upcoming sale of El Paso Electric to a private equity firm suggests that while the deal might be great for the company’s top executives, there’s limited benefit for ratepayers.
August 16, 2019 • Local News
El Paso Times: El Pasoans unite to remember victims of Walmart mass shooting
Tracy Martinez, 30, overcome with her emotions placed her hand just below her cheek to wipe away the tear rolling down as she remembered the families impacted by a shooter at a Walmart in East El Paso.
August 1, 2019 • EPE Related News
El Paso Electric Interns complete charitable project for Armed Services YMCA
After three months of planning, organizing and executing their plan, El Paso Electric (EPE) interns were able to unveil the newly built STEAM Lab at the El Paso Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA). The unveiling on Wednesday, July 30, also included a donation of $2,000 to help maintain the Lab through the year.
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