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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

July 27, 2018 • Local News

Helen of Troy hits new high as it marks 50th anniversary

Helen of Troy, one of two publicly traded companies in El Paso, unveiled a new logo last week as its stock hit an all-time high, capping a steady, four-year climb.

July 27, 2018 • Local News

Downtown El Paso's Blue Flame Building gutted and ready for renovation

The 18-story Blue Flame Building has been gutted and construction is to begin this month on remaking the former headquarters of El Paso Natural Gas into low-income apartments and offices.

July 27, 2018 • EPE Related News

El Paso Electric Tax Bill Credits in Just Ask John

The Just Ask John segment in the KFOX morning news features a story about the credit to customers following the recent tax bill change.

July 27, 2018 • EPE Related News

Update on Crash on Utility Bridge I-10

Work on the damaged utility bridge over I-10 continues as El Paso Electric crews work to reroute electric service in the area.

July 27, 2018 • EPE Related News

EPE talks about energy conservation in the summer

As we enter higher temperatures in late July, EPE has energy conservation tips to share with our customers. 

July 20, 2018 • EPE Related News

El Paso Times: I-10 overpass beams break, traffic backs up severely after closures from crash

Beams on an overpass bridge of Interstate 10 that were damaged in a fiery crash of a semitrailer have broken apart and landed on the highway, TxDOT officials said.

July 20, 2018 • EPE Related News

El Paso Times: El Paso Electric summer interns launch project to renovate recovery facility

As El Pasoans start to enjoy the summer season, 21 local interns will be getting ready for the project of a lifetime. Every summer, El Paso Electric (EPE) selects college and high school students to participate in a 12-week internship program that helps them gain valuable job experience while giving back to the community. Apart from working...

July 20, 2018 • EPE Related News

I-10 accident impacts utility overpass

A  semitrailer crash Thursday afternoon will close Interstate 10 in both directions in Downtown El Paso for at least 24 hours, due to damage to a concrete utility bridge above the highway.

July 20, 2018 • Local News

El Paso Times: Downtown hotel boom has convention recruiters cheering, some hoteliers worrying

Downtown El Paso’s hotel desert is about to become a hotel oasis.

July 13, 2018 • Local News

Fort Bliss, 1st Armored Division welcome new leader, Maj. Gen. Patrick Matlock

FORT BLISS, Texas — The pride, tradition and pageantry of the U.S. Army was on full display Thursday as Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division welcomed its new leader.

July 13, 2018 • Local News

Samaniego prepares for big job

Ricardo Samaniego won’t take office as El Paso County judge for another six months, but he’s spending a lot of time learning about county government and the challenges he’ll face.

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