EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, the El Paso City Council unanimously approved funding to continue operations at the Welcome Center for the homeless. The City of El Paso said part of the fiscal year 2027 budget will help the Welcome Center run 24 hours a day from September 2026-February 2027. In June, El Paso City Council voted against $430,000 in ARPA investment interest revenue, prompting the planned closure for the end of August. He also said the Welcome Center has funding through its current contractual agreement through Aug. 31. At the Welcome Center, first responders and outreach teams help connect people with services like shelter navigation, medical care and case management.