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October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News

El Paso Giving Day is more important than ever for nonprofits

When tragedy came to El Paso on Aug. 3, El Pasoans came together. That’s what we do. And that’s what we kept on doing. From car shows to telethons, El Pasoans just wanted to know how we could help those among us who had been directly impacted by an act of violence none of us could have imagined.

October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News

El Paso Electric Announces Quarterly Dividend

The Board of Directors of El Paso Electric Company (NYSE:EE) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.385 per share. The dividend was declared on October 17, 2019 and is payable on December 27, 2019 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 13, 2019.

October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News

'All of us need to be aware.' El Paso pedestrian safety campaign begins after deaths

A young girl held a sign stating "Please keep us safe" at the launch of a pedestrian safety campaign Thursday morning amid a rash of deadly traffic accidents in El Paso.

October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News

TxDoT, El Paso Police, El Paso Electric, Socorro ISD Launch Pedestrian Safety Campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District is partnering with the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso Electric Company, and the Socorro Independent School District for a pedestrian safety campaign launching ahead of Halloween and the end of daylight saving time.

October 18, 2019 • EPE Related News

TxDoT, El Paso Police, El Paso Electric, Socorro ISD Launch Pedestrian Safety Campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District is partnering with the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso Electric Company, and the Socorro Independent School District for a pedestrian safety campaign launching ahead of Halloween and the end of daylight saving time.

October 17, 2019 • Community

TxDOT, EPPD, EPE AND SISD PARTNER FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CAMPAIGN

EL PASO – The Texas Department of Transportation El Paso District is partnering with the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso Electric Company and the Socorro Independent School District for a pedestrian safety campaign launching ahead of Halloween and the end of daylight saving time. The campaign...

October 11, 2019 • EPE Related News

JPMorgan Gets Back Into the Electricity Business

Mega-bank JPMorgan Chase, years after being fined over $400 million for manipulating energy markets, is effectively purchasing an electric utility in El Paso, Texas, laundered through an allegedly independent investment fund. The “owners” of the fund appear to not be owners at all, but members of its board of directors, all of whom...

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. 

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