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El Paso adds $1 million to fund historic La Popular renovation
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Mia Tricarico , KVIA ABC-7
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Popular Dry Goods building in Downtown El Paso will soon get a makeover. The building, which once hosted a Fallas Paredes location, has been there for more than 100 years. The El Paso City Council recently greenlit an additional $1 million in city funds to subsidize t...
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Key takeaway The building, which once hosted a Fallas Paredes location, has been there for more than 100 years.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The El Paso City Council's decision to allocate an additional $1 million for the La Popular renovation raises questions about the city's priorities in revitalizing Downtown El Paso. As the city invests heavily in this private redevelopment project, residents are right to scrutinize the use of taxpayer dollars. The historic building's restoration requirements, due to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places, drive up construction costs, making it challenging for developers to proceed without public funding. The proposed transformation, which includes moderately priced apartments, could bring much-needed housing and activity to the area. However, the financial burden on taxpayers must be weighed against the potential long-term benefits of preserving a historic landmark and revitalizing the Downtown area. The project's completion date of 2028 will be a crucial milestone in assessing the success of this public-private partnership and its impact on the community.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Popular Dry Goods building in Downtown El Paso will soon get a makeover. The building, which once hosted a Fallas Paredes location, has been there for more than 100 years. The El Paso City Council recently greenlit an additional $1 million in city funds to subsidize t...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 21, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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