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August 17, 2018 • Local News
Latest Downtown El Paso arena lawsuit may force vote on area historic overlay
The latest twist in the ongoing Downtown multipurpose arena legal battle raises questions about whether the city will be forced to let voters decide on a historic district designation for Duranguito.
August 17, 2018 • Local News
Border mayors frustrated with rhetoric from Washington, say wall not needed in region
Mayors of cities along the U.S.-Mexico border say negative rhetoric from Washington that labels the area a war zone remains a challenge and agree a wall isn't needed in the region.
August 17, 2018 • EPE Related News
Santa Fe New Mexican: PRC asked to end fee charged to Eastern New Mexico solar users
The state Public Regulation Commission is considering wiping out fees that Eastern New Mexico’s primary electrical power provider charges owners of rooftop solar energy systems.
August 17, 2018 • EPE Related News
Santa Fe New Mexican: PRC commissioner Lovejoy recuses herself from solar farm case; Jones won’t
One state public regulation commissioner has recused herself but another has declined to do so in a case involving a solar company that was a major campaign contributor to the commissioners’ re-election campaigns.
August 17, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: U.S.-Mexico Border Summit Kicks Off in Downtown El Paso
Ernesto Zedillo, a former Mexican president who is now a scholar at Yale University, will headline this year’s U.S.-Mexico Border Summit.
August 17, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: Council ends plan for utility sales tax for electricity, gas after mayor threatens veto
The City Council rejected a utility sales tax on natural gas and electricity that would have been imposed on residential ratepayers after Mayor Dee Margo threatened to veto it Tuesday.
August 17, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: New water-treatment system keeps Montana Power Station running safely
Thank Stephanie Lopez the next time you turn on a light switch or enjoy the comfort of your central air on a hot summer day. As a chemical engineer for El Paso Electric, she is helping to make sure that safe, reliable electricity isn’t something you have to think about.
August 17, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: Regents move El Paso dental school forward
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso is one step closer to opening a dental school, which will be the first to open in Texas in nearly 50 years.
August 10, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News August 5-11
Regional and National News August 5 - 11
August 10, 2018 • EPE Related News
Utility Sales Tax
The City of El Paso is considering implementing a utility sales tax for gas and electric bills for this budget session.
August 10, 2018 • Local News
KFOX: Letter of intent filed to remove El Paso Mayor Dee Margo from office
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — A letter of intent has been filed to recall El Paso Mayor Dee Margo.
August 10, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Inc: Buckle up: Property taxes and fees are going up
With city elections and pay raises on the November ballot, El Paso City Council members will be thinking hard about budget proposals on the table.
August 3, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: Property tax bill increase would double under latest El Paso City Council proposal
The city is considering doubling a projected increase in property taxes on the average El Paso home. It also is proposing adding a utility sales tax to natural gas and electricity bills for residential customers.
August 3, 2018 • EPE Related News
Summer Internship Corporate Social Responsibility Comes to a Close
The Summer College and High School Internship Class of 2018 completed their Corporate Social Responsibility Project by revamping Aliviane, a treatment rehabilitation center for Women and Children.
August 3, 2018 • EPE Related News
EPE Releases Corporate Sustainability Report
El Paso Electric releases its first ever Corporate Sustainability Report.
August 3, 2018 • EPE Related News
Work continues on damaged utility bridge
The semitrailer crash that damaged a concrete utility bridge above the highway above Interstate 10 requires additional electrical work to prepare for repairs.
August 3, 2018 • Regional News
Regional and National News: July 30 - August 3
Regional and National News: July 30 - August 3
August 3, 2018 • EPE Related News
KFOX: City of El Paso proposed sales tax could increase residential electric and gas bills
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — The city of El Paso is proposing a utility tax bill that could raise your electric and gas bill.
August 3, 2018 • Local News
El Paso Times: El Paso Mayor Dee Margo's use of personal email is latest in city's transparency lapses
Mayor Dee Margo this week acknowledged that he used his personal email account to discuss legal challenges with an opponent of the controversial Downtown arena, a move that violates city policy.
July 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: Beware of utility scams
Scammers often target utility customers, and they are constantly evolving their phone, in-person, and online tactics. They often pose as El Paso Electric Company employees, and threaten customers by telling them that services would be disconnected or shut off if they fail to make an immediate payment – typically using a prepaid...
July 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: I-10 West in Downtown to be reduced to 2 lanes after Wednesday night closure for safety
Interstate 10 West was set to be closed Wednesday night in Downtown El Paso due to safety concerns after a utility bridge was damaged in last week's fiery semitruck crash.
July 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Times: El Paso Electric program offsets cost of energy upgrades for Ysleta schools
Call it a light-bulb moment, when you realize that a simple change can not only save money — it can also help the environment. That’s the motivation behind an El Paso Electric program called Texas SCORE, which helps schools and local governments achieve their energy-efficiency goals.
July 27, 2018 • EPE Related News
El Paso Inc: El Paso Electric CEO appointed to Federal Reserve board
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has appointed Mary Kipp, president and CEO of El Paso Electric, to the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
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