In a news release sent out this morning from El Paso county Judge Veronica Escobar, it is now known that all county offices will be closed during the Pope's visit.
When City Council meets today (Tuesday 1/26), among the actions on the city reps agenda will be a vote on the closure of City Hall offices on the day of the pope’s visit, and funding services police, fire, and other city departments are expected to provide that day.
Citing safety, security, and absences, El Paso's three largest school districts have decided to cancel classes the day Pope Francis visits Juarez next month.