New utility trucks arrive to keep El Paso County roads cleaner, safer

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County revealed new rural utility trucks Tuesday. U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding helped bring three trucks to keep the county's roads clean and quicken flood response, the county said.

Rep. Escobar submitted the project as one of her funding requests for FY2024 Community Project Funding. The county later received $550,000 to go into utility equipment.

The county said it acquired two dump trucks and one bulk waste loader grappler truck with the federal funding.

The trucks are expected to help mitigate hazards and threats to water ways and the water supply. Additionally, the equipment will help prevent solid waste accumulation that could lead to vermin and insect infestations, according to the county.

The trucks can also help with flood response and providing equipment for other projects in the county.