Statement by Gov. Rick Perry on Redistricting Maps

AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the
release of redistricting maps that will be used in the upcoming primaries:
"While we believe the original maps drawn by the Texas Legislature were fair and legal, I am pleased we
finally have maps that enable us to proceed with our elections.
"As the Supreme Court has agreed, the federal court in San Antonio
overstepped its boundaries when it took it upon itself to draw new maps. Had
the federal court done it correctly to begin with, the time, costs and
inconvenience to our state could have been avoided, and we would be having
our elections on schedule."

Northeast Drop-off Site Gets New Customer Entrance

New Entrance Relocated to Stahala Drive

El Paso, Texas – There is a new customer entrance at the Citizen Collection Station (CCS) in Northeast El Paso, the City of El Paso Environmental Services Department announced today.

The CCS, at 4501 Hondo Pass Drive, is a drop-off site for the disposal of extra household trash, household hazardous waste, recyclables, electronics or bulky items, such as appliances and furniture.

The Environmental Services Department recently completed a project to install new fencing and a new entrance at the drop-off site. The new entrance is located on Stahala Drive near Hondo Pass. It provides customers with a more convenient access point to the drop-off site and should contribute to improved traffic flow in the area. The former entrance faced Hondo Pass.

There is no fee for using the CCS. However, visitors must bring a current El Paso Water Utilities bill and corresponding identification. The stations are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The drop-site is not available to businesses.

Aquatics Job Fair on March 3, 2012

El Paso, Texas – The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host an Aquatics Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Pat O’Rourke Aquatics Center, 901 N. Virginia St.

This job fair will guide potential aquatics staff through the process of getting hired to work for the City of El Paso. 

Information and registration for lifeguarding classes and swimming skills pre-test will be available along with computers for applying with the City.

Refreshments will be available.

Aquatics Job Fair on March 3, 2012

El Paso, Texas – The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host an Aquatics Job Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Pat O’Rourke Aquatics Center, 901 N. Virginia St.

This job fair will guide potential aquatics staff through the process of getting hired to work for the City of El Paso. 

Information and registration for lifeguarding classes and swimming skills pre-test will be available along with computers for applying with the City. Refreshments will be available.

Performer Applications for Melodies at the Parks now being accepted

Sign Up Now

            El Paso, Texas – The City of El Paso Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting resumes for musical entertainers for the upcoming Melodies at the Park Concerts for the summer of 2012 at various city parks. 

            Individuals or groups interested in performing can pick up applications now with Special Events section of the Parks and Recreation Department at Armijo Recreation Center, 911 S. Ochoa St.

          Deadline for all applications and resumes is March 1, 2012.

Information – Eliseo Duran or Sandy Rodriguez

(915) 544-0753