Month: August 2006

EL PASO, TX. – Residents on theneighborhood near the “Spaghetti Bowl” on I-10 were back out in the hot sun Wednesday cleaning up their houses and taking memories to the trash. The homeowners in this area tell ABC-7 they don’t know how they’ll rebuild without federal help. One family adds that their insurance won’t pay,

EL PASO, TX. – Residents on theneighborhood near the “Spaghetti Bowl” on I-10 were back out in the hot sun Wednesday cleaning up their houses and taking memories to the trash. The homeowners in this area tell ABC-7 they don’t know how they’ll rebuild without federal help. One family adds that their insurance won’t pay,

EL PASO, TX- For dozens of students and teachers in the Ysleta Independent School District, the first day of school meant dealing with soggy playgrounds and some leaky roofs. ABC-7’s Christina Boomer took a tour of Desert View Middle School and found school officials working hard to make sure the first day back was free

EL PASO, TX- For dozens of students and teachers in the Ysleta Independent School District, the first day of school meant dealing with soggy playgrounds and some leaky roofs. ABC-7’s Christina Boomer took a tour of Desert View Middle School and found school officials working hard to make sure the first day back was free

EL PASO, TX. – City Crews are still pumping out water from flooded areas around the city, nearlytwo weeks after the historic storms hit the Borderland. At an Upper Valley strip mall, which was under four feet of water, crews made quick work of the water anddrained it to a nearby drainage ditch. While the

EL PASO, TX. – City Crews are still pumping out water from flooded areas around the city, nearlytwo weeks after the historic storms hit the Borderland. At an Upper Valley strip mall, which was under four feet of water, crews made quick work of the water anddrained it to a nearby drainage ditch. While the

EL PASO, TX. – As a result of the historic rains and flooding, yet another problem could be brewing in Borderland homes. According to the City-County Health District, mold could be a threat to area homes and residents. Officials add that any mold in large amounts could be dangerous The City-County Health District says molds

EL PASO, TX. – As a result of the historic rains and flooding, yet another problem could be brewing in Borderland homes. According to the City-County Health District, mold could be a threat to area homes and residents. Officials add that any mold in large amounts could be dangerous The City-County Health District says molds

VINTON, TX. — Constant rain on Tuesdayyielded severe damage tothe frontage road between Vinton and Westway in West El Paso County.The road is completely impassable and motorists are having to seek an alternate route, such as I-10, to get between the two communities. Town officials in Vinton have reported several arroyos have burst and have

VINTON, TX. — Constant rain on Tuesdayyielded severe damage tothe frontage road between Vinton and Westway in West El Paso County.The road is completely impassable and motorists are having to seek an alternate route, such as I-10, to get between the two communities. Town officials in Vinton have reported several arroyos have burst and have

EL PASO, TX- While emergency workers in El Paso rescued dozens of people from vehicles and homes, across the border in Mexico, flooding near the banks of the Rio Grande forced entire neighborhoods to evacuate. Heavy rains caused the Rio Grande to overflow its banks on the Mexican side of the river forcing residentsof the

EL PASO, TX- While emergency workers in El Paso rescued dozens of people from vehicles and homes, across the border in Mexico, flooding near the banks of the Rio Grande forced entire neighborhoods to evacuate. Heavy rains caused the Rio Grande to overflow its banks on the Mexican side of the river forcing residentsof the

EL PASO, TX- Maintenance crews in the borderland have begunthe process of cleaning up after Tuesday’s massive storm. Authorities from Dell City, Van Horn, Ft. Davis, and Marfa have sentmaintenance crews with heavy equipment in hand to helpcleaning effortsmanaged by theTexas Department of Transportation. The agency has dispatched four crews to the city and the

EL PASO, TX- Maintenance crews in the borderland have begunthe process of cleaning up after Tuesday’s massive storm. Authorities from Dell City, Van Horn, Ft. Davis, and Marfa have sentmaintenance crews with heavy equipment in hand to helpcleaning effortsmanaged by theTexas Department of Transportation. The agency has dispatched four crews to the city and the

SUNLAND PARK, NM–Governor Bill Richardson announced a state of emergency for Sunland Park and DonaAna County onWednesday as hesurveyed the aftermath of Tuesday’s rainstorm. Richardson’s announcement means state dollars will start flowing to areas that need it the most. “Many areas were affected, but none as badly as Sunland Park,” Richardson said. “I’ve heard reportsthat

SUNLAND PARK, NM–Governor Bill Richardson announced a state of emergency for Sunland Park and DonaAna County onWednesday as hesurveyed the aftermath of Tuesday’s rainstorm. Richardson’s announcement means state dollars will start flowing to areas that need it the most. “Many areas were affected, but none as badly as Sunland Park,” Richardson said. “I’ve heard reportsthat

El PASO, TX- The potential breach of a dam in Cd. Juarezprompts the evacuation of Chihuahuita, and areasinSegundo Barrio. Areas to be evacuated includePaisano from Executive to Kansas, Father Rahm, St. Vrain and the Border Highway including the neighborhoods of Chihuahuita and parts of the Segundo Barrio Officials estimate that up to 2,000 residents are

El PASO, TX- The potential breach of a dam in Cd. Juarezprompts the evacuation of Chihuahuita, and areasinSegundo Barrio. Areas to be evacuated includePaisano from Executive to Kansas, Father Rahm, St. Vrain and the Border Highway including the neighborhoods of Chihuahuita and parts of the Segundo Barrio Officials estimate that up to 2,000 residents are

EL PASO, TX. — Heavy rains overnight have have prompted authorities with the Emergency Operations Center to resume operations, and officials have reopened three shelters for those whose homes are still flooded or will become flooded. El Paso High has been reopened as an evacuationcenter for people needing shelter in Central El Paso. The Tigua

EL PASO, TX. — Heavy rains overnight have have prompted authorities with the Emergency Operations Center to resume operations, and officials have reopened three shelters for those whose homes are still flooded or will become flooded. El Paso High has been reopened as an evacuationcenter for people needing shelter in Central El Paso. The Tigua

EL PASO COUNTY, TX — Sheriff’s deputies has identified the victim of an early morning crash in Canutillo as 31 year old Juan Peralta from Anthony, New Mexico. Peralta was a subcontractor working for the Dan Williams Company draining water. A witness, who is an employee of ABC-7, reported to the scene at Third St.

EL PASO COUNTY, TX — Sheriff’s deputies has identified the victim of an early morning crash in Canutillo as 31 year old Juan Peralta from Anthony, New Mexico. Peralta was a subcontractor working for the Dan Williams Company draining water. A witness, who is an employee of ABC-7, reported to the scene at Third St.

EL PASO, TX- Thursday’s early morning downpour caused more flooding in areas that had just started to dry out after weekend storms. David Novlan, a meteoroligist with the National Weather Service, said 1.14 inches of rain was recorded at theEl Paso International Airport, most of which fell within an hour. Other areas recorded as much

EL PASO, TX- Thursday’s early morning downpour caused more flooding in areas that had just started to dry out after weekend storms. David Novlan, a meteoroligist with the National Weather Service, said 1.14 inches of rain was recorded at theEl Paso International Airport, most of which fell within an hour. Other areas recorded as much

EL PASO, TX- – In response to heavy rain fall and flash flooding around the El Paso area, leaders are taking measures to help assist in the emergency effort. Representative Lozano is acting Mayor Pro Tempore and has been working closely with Emergency Staff to oversee and facilitate the emergency efforts. Rep Lozano said: “City

EL PASO, TX- – In response to heavy rain fall and flash flooding around the El Paso area, leaders are taking measures to help assist in the emergency effort. Representative Lozano is acting Mayor Pro Tempore and has been working closely with Emergency Staff to oversee and facilitate the emergency efforts. Rep Lozano said: “City

EL PASO, TX. — El Paso police were called out early Thursday morning to investigate a rollover crash thattied up themorning commute for several hours. It happened around 2:15a.m., a semi-truck rolled over onto its side near the Sunland Park exit on the westbound lanes of I-10. Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety

EL PASO, TX. — El Paso police were called out early Thursday morning to investigate a rollover crash thattied up themorning commute for several hours. It happened around 2:15a.m., a semi-truck rolled over onto its side near the Sunland Park exit on the westbound lanes of I-10. Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety