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El Paso Animal Services advises pet owners to prepare for extreme weather by assembling a pet "go bag" with records and food. Owners should keep pets ready to move quickly using leashes and consider creating a designated safe space indoors during thunderstorms.
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A newly released 911 call captured a federal deportation officer reporting a riot among Venezuelan detainees at Camp East Montana in El Paso. The officer requested police assistance after detainees knocked down internal partitions inside the facility. This follows recent public attention regarding conditions at the camp.
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Canutillo High School and Davenport Elementary School are opening as emergency shelters for families affected by storms. The facilities will open at 4 p.m., operated with assistance from the American Red Cross and El Paso City-County Emergency Operation Management District (OEM). Shelters are available to residents in Northwest, Canutillo, and Vinton communities.
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The Enrique Moreno County Courthouse and its satellite office closed early because of weather conditions. Additionally, offices providing non-essential services also closed down as of 3 p.m.
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The General Coordination of Road Safety provided 180 services to the community following rainfall. These efforts included tire changes, jump-starting cars, refueling, and relocating stranded vehicles. Authorities urged drivers to use preventive driving measures.
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The City of El Paso is warning residents about mosquito bites after a seventh case of the potentially deadly Neuroinvasive West Nile Virus was confirmed. The latest case involved a man in his 50s from the Socorro area. Residents are urged to practice prevention methods using the four Ds and report standing water sources.
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El Paso Police arrested Richard Praytor regarding the alleged murder of his mother in El Paso three years ago by running her over. Initially, he told police he found his mother under a vehicle on the 4500 block of Sky Hawk. Investigators later determined that Richard intentionally murdered Maria Praytor.
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The United Way of El Paso County will host the third annual Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and Giddy Up Fun Run on November 14, 2026. The event features new race courses crossing both Texas and New Mexico. Proceeds support local charitable initiatives through the United Way’s Race for a Cause program.
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The Municipal Public Security Secretariat is asking the public for help locating the family of Refugio Rodríguez Collazo, who is 76 years old. He was found by municipal officers after an emergency call reported him missing at the intersection of Belisario Domínguez and División del Norte.
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An ABC-7 First Alert is in effect due to storm and flood risk, with strong winds also expected. The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for El Paso and Las Cruces in Doña Ana County. Residents should be aware of the increased moisture from remnants related to Hurricane Polo.
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The El Paso County Sheriff's Office helped rescue an adult female and her dog trapped in Fountain Creek. Deputies responded to a call on September 9 for someone needing help near the 3100 block of Glenarm Road. With assistance, they were able to pull a grate from the culvert and free both individuals and the pet.
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A local lucha libre event is hosting a fundraiser to support the programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of El Paso. The gathering will bring together wrestlers and fans, with proceeds benefiting the clubs' efforts for local youth.
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