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Park crews trim, prune trees, remove some at Eastwood Park
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Dave Burge , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Crews at Eastwood Park have been busy pruning trees to ensure their future health and ability to thrive at the Eastside park, a top City parks official said. Emigdio Gonzalez, assistant director for El Paso Parks and Recreation, said crews have been busy pruning 35 trees ...
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Key takeaway Emigdio Gonzalez, assistant director for El Paso Parks and Recreation, said crews have been busy pruning 35 trees at Eastwood Park, also [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The tree maintenance work at Eastwood Park is a welcome investment in the park's infrastructure, considering the park's popularity among Eastside residents. With crews pruning 35 trees, the effort demonstrates the City's commitment to preserving green spaces that provide recreational areas and shade for the community. As the city continues to grow, maintaining these public spaces is crucial for the quality of life of El Paso residents. The work at Eastwood Park also raises questions about the condition of trees at other city parks and whether similar maintenance is planned for those areas. Residents who frequent other parks may be wondering if their favorite green spaces will receive similar attention to ensure the health and longevity of the trees. The city's parks and recreation department will likely face scrutiny on how it prioritizes park maintenance across the city.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Crews at Eastwood Park have been busy pruning trees to ensure their future health and ability to thrive at the Eastside park, a top City parks official said. Emigdio Gonzalez, assistant director for El Paso Parks and Recreation, said crews have been busy pruning 35 trees ...
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