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El Paso County Attorney's Office and the University Medical Center of El Paso are partnering with the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP) to promote the use of Advance Medical Directives (“medical wills”) in the community, particularly among the beneficiaries of public housing programs in El Paso County. The pilot program was ...

Commissioner Carlos Leon held his community meeting on November 26, 2014 at the Denny’s Restaurant on 11315 Montwood Drive. He spoke on many topics including University Medical Center, TX Dot, Eastside Annex and ongoing Eastside Projects. Chief Whitten and Commander Cross were present at the meeting to address current issues regarding the ...

Commissioner Leon kicked off the “Sober Ride” Campaign this morning at the El Paso County Courthouse, and expressed the importance of not taking the wheel after having drinks this holiday season. TxDOT's impaired driving holiday campaign reminds everyone to make it a priority to plan for a sober ride for themselves, their loved ones and ...

I am deeply appreciative to the staff of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for promptly responding to my office’s request for a thorough review of El Paso’s indigent defense system. The Commission’s findings support the concerns I raised over the inconsistent methods that were used to appoint defense attorneys, and the timeliness of those ...

After learning the results of Mr. Valenti’s recent evaluation and the Board’s approval of a $120,000 bonus, I am particularly disappointed that he received largely positive marks for his ability to establish and maintain “effective relationships with local, county, state, and federal organizations and officials which influence the District’s ...

PAVING ACTIVITIES On Montwood: The contractor is demolishing the pavement and preparing the subgrade for future paving activities North of the Montwood and Wedgewood intersection. Workers are paving the outer and inner lane, as well as the driveways on Montwood, from Linum to the gas station (Valero). UTILITY AND SIDEWALK WORK On ...

On Wednesday, November 5, 2014, Commissioner Carlos Leon and County Public Works officials were at the Montana Vista Fire Department to meet with the Far East El Paso Square Dance Subdivision community regarding an upcoming $7.4 million USDA Sewer Grant project. Grant funds will be used for the creation of a sewer system inside the subdivision, ...

On Monday, November 3, 2014, Commissioner Carlos Leon, along with all El Paso County Commissioners Court, Sheriff Richard Wiles and Jose Marrufo, President of the El Paso County Sheriffs Officers Association, announced the terms and signed the newly negotiated collective bargaining agreement between El Paso County and the Sheriffs ...

TABC seeks to cancel permits at three El Paso Bars following long-term narcotics investigation - County Attorney Press Releases

On October 30, 2014, Commissioner Leon had the honor to speak at the El Paso County Constable’s Office Promotional Ceremony.  Seven Deputy Constable’s were promoted to the rank of Deputy Sergeant. This marks a great accomplishment for the Constable’s Office as it is the first time the Department has recognized a first-line supervisor. ...