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Rising Utility Costs, Museum Reopens, and Community Events - El Paso Local Pulse Update

Rising Utility Costs, Museum Reopens, and Community Events - El Paso Local Pulse Update

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 Good morning, this is El Paso Local Pulse for Saturday, February 7th.

We're starting the weekend with some significant developments affecting your wallet and your community. If you've been getting notices about your utility bills, you're not alone. The Texas Railroad Commission approved a natural gas rate increase for Texas Gas Service customers here in El Paso just yesterday, and it's going to hit your monthly bills. Small residential customers can expect about a ten percent bump, roughly three to four dollars more per month, while larger households are looking at closer to nineteen percent increases, around eleven dollars more depending on usage. The El Paso City Council had unanimously opposed this back in November, and Mayor Renard Johnson has expressed his disappointment with the commission's decision. City officials are reviewing what options might still be available moving forward, but residents should prepare for these changes to take effect soon.

This rate hike comes just as families are still adjusting to other recent increases. El Paso Water approved its own rate hike last month that bumped water bills up about twelve percent on average, so we're definitely seeing utility costs climbing across the board right now.

On a brighter note, the El Paso Museum of Art is reopening its doors next Saturday, February 14th, after completing a three point five million dollar investment. The museum has upgraded its infrastructure and enhanced security and environmental systems. They're featuring new exhibitions including Frida Kahlo photographs, so that's something to look forward to as we head into Valentine's Day weekend.

The City Council has also been busy with infrastructure improvements. They've approved contracts for street resurfacing projects that will span the next two years across El Paso, addressing road conditions throughout our community. Additionally, the council advanced a new Cool Roof Program designed to reduce energy costs for low-income households, which could help offset some of those rising utility expenses we mentioned.

On the crime front, Crime Stoppers of El Paso continues asking the public for help locating fugitives wanted by both the Sheriff's Office and Police Department. If you have any information about wanted individuals, you can call the Crime Stoppers hotline at nine one five five six six eight four seven seven, or visit cselpaso dot org. Tips can be anonymous, and you may qualify for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.

For those looking to get active this weekend, Live Active El Paso and The Hospitals of Providence are hosting their annual Love Your Heart Walk and Run at Scenic Drive, a free community event celebrating heart health.

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