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El Paso County Leads Texas in Households Lacking Air Conditioning

KVIA•Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 8:25 PM•Carpio Griego

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that El Paso County has the highest percentage of households without air conditioning in Texas, with approximately 10,964 homes affected, equating to 3.7% of local households. This situation poses significant challenges for residents, especially those like Anyalo Martinez, who struggle with rising electric bills and cannot afford cooling systems. To assist, the El Paso Extreme Weather Task Force is distributing fans to those in need, and several city buildings are offering free air conditioning during designated hours. Residents can check their eligibility for a fan by calling 211.

Key Details: • 10,964 households in El Paso County lack air conditioning. • Free fans available through the El Paso Extreme Weather Task Force; call 211 to qualify. • Free air conditioning available at city buildings: open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Locations for free AC: Galatzan Recreation Center, Marty Robbins Recreation Center, Valle Bajo Community Center, Nations Tobin Sports Center, Chalio Acosta Sports Center.

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El Paso CountyMarty Robbins Recreation CenterNations Tobin Sports CenterU.S. Census BureauGalatzan Recreation CenterValle Bajo Community CenterAnyalo MartinezChalio Acosta Sports CenterEl Paso Extreme Weather Task Force

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