Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in El Paso County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
Sheriff's Office Overtime and Jail Staffing Operations
Hunger Action Month
Abortion and Pro-Life Remembrance
Financial Transparency Award
Taxes & budget
Other
FY 2027 County Operating Budget & Tax Rate
Sheriff's Office Budget Overruns & Overtime
Abortion and fetal tissue research
Food insecurity and employee wages
NAACP State Convention and community awards
9/11 Anniversary
Socorro Mission Rehabilitation
Moral and Religious Commentary
Socorro Mission Rehabilitation Project
Montana Vista Transmission Lines
Pro-Life Initiatives and Abortion
Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia
Sheriff's Office vehicle purchases
Hiring waiting period policy
County budget and salary increase
Elected Official Pay Increase
Social and moral issues
Data center impact
County Attorney Budget
Tornillo Veterans Memorial
Community Youth Programs
Sheriff's Office Transparency
Jail conditions
Social/Moral Policy
Duck Pond Preservation
Park Planning and Maintenance
Pickleball Expansion
Park Planning
Park Improvements
Walking Trail
Park Planning and Neighborhood Impact
Park Planning and Transparency
Pickleball Court Expansion
Wildlife and Environment
Preservation of the 'Duck Pond'
Park Maintenance and Accessibility
Ascarate Park Small Lake (Duck Pond) Preservation
Pickleball Court Expansion and Amenities
Social Issues
Parks and Infrastructure
Crime Stoppers Community Partnership
Certified Appraisal Roll and Property Values
FY 2027 County Budget and Tax Rate
Ascarate Park
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of El Paso County from local and regional media.
El Paso turns over third public health director since pandemic
El Paso top health official Dr. Veerinder Taneja resigns after two years. The post El Paso turns over third public health director since pandemic appeared first on El Paso Matters.
Oct 11, 2026El ciclón postropical Rachel azota el suroeste de EE.UU. con fuertes lluvias e inundaciones
Por Andrew Freedman y Chris Dolce, CNN Los remanentes de la tormenta tropical Rachel están dejando fuertes lluvias en el sur de California y el suroeste desértico de Estados Unidos, después de que el sistema avanzara sobre tierra firme la madrugada d...
Oct 11, 2026Arcos, Griego vie for El Paso County Precinct 4 commissioner seat
The first-time candidates bring different backgrounds to the Precinct 4 race, while voters weigh property taxes, infrastructure, public spending and concerns about county services. The post Arcos, Griego vie for El Paso County Precinct 4 commissioner...
Oct 9, 2026El Paso doctor faces assault charge; UTEP teacher program shows student gains
This week: An El Paso doctor is arrested, UTEP’s teacher residency shows gains, and sheriff’s overtime spending returns to county scrutiny. The post El Paso doctor faces assault charge; UTEP teacher program shows student gains appeared first on El Pa...
Oct 9, 2026EPWater invites customers to community meetings on FY 2027-28 Budget priorities
Customers can learn about budget scenarios and weigh in on how EPWater balances affordability, reliability and future infrastructure needs. The post EPWater invites customers to community meetings on FY 2027-28 Budget priorities appeared first on El ...
Oct 8, 2026Precinct 2 county commissioner candidates offer mixed budget solutions – some beyond their control
Democrat Miguel Teran faces Republican Matt Sistrunk in the Nov. 3 election to represent El Paso County. The post Precinct 2 county commissioner candidates offer mixed budget solutions – some beyond their control appeared first on El Paso Matters.
Oct 8, 2026Why election officials are pushing voters to ‘use the drop box rather than the mailbox’
By Jeremy Herb, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — If someone tries to firebomb a ballot drop box again in Clark County, Washington, election officials will know about it immediately.That’s because after about 500 ballots were damaged in 2024 by an assailant wh...
Oct 7, 2026El Paso Water launches app to manage payments, water use
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Water customers can manage their water use and payments through a new app. The utility said the MyEPWater app will make it easier for customers to manage their accounts, monitor usage and access information to help sa...
Oct 7, 2026Samaniego seeks third term as Republican Torres Shelton challenges for county judge amid mounting budget pressures
Democrat Ricardo Samaniego faces Republican challenger Minerva Torres Shelton for county judge in the Nov. 3 midterm. Samaniego calls his GOP opponent a “MAGA Republican,” while Torres Shelton calls herself a “moderate” Republican. The post Samaniego...
Oct 7, 2026Retired superintendent, ex-trustee, ex-principal among Canutillo ISD school board candidates
Four at-large seats on the Canutillo ISD board will be on the Nov. 3 ballot – including three full terms and one unexpired term. Here’s who’s running. The post Retired superintendent, ex-trustee, ex-principal among Canutillo ISD school board candidat...
Oct 7, 2026El Paso names new Director of Public Works
El Paso names new Director of Public Works KTSM 9 News
Oct 7, 2026Residents to ‘seek accountability’ at Marathon Refinery public meeting
Preliminary reports show that the El Paso Marathon Refinery released more than 15 tons of pollutants on August 4, and now residents are encouraged to join their public meeting on Tuesday to learn about the investigation results. The Texas Commission...
Oct 6, 2026