El Paso agencies respond to storms, cruelty, preparations
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EL PASO — On June 13, El Paso County Animal Welfare officers responded to a report at a residence on the 700 block of Agua Del Rio and found dozens of animals in severely neglected conditions. Detectives identified 39-year-old Edgar Adrian Fuller and obtained 15 non-livestock and five livestock cruelty warrants charging him with multiple counts and setting a combined bond of $37,000.
This week, crews cleared displaced metal culverts after record monsoon rainfall of about 1.35 inches on Sunday night, June 14, while county commissioners on June 15 outlined fireworks sales from June 24 through midnight July 5 and reviewed KBDI fire-index data. On June 16, El Paso Water and the U.S. Army Corps, joined by Rep. Veronica Escobar and county officials, launched the Clardy Fox pump upgrades and began the design phase of a flood-forecasting and warning system to improve regional flood control.
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Timeline
- 1. June 13: Animal welfare officers found dozens of neglected animals; warrants issued against Edgar Adrian Fuller.
- 2. June 14: A strong storm produced about 1.35 inches of rain at El Paso International Airport and displaced metal culverts onto roadways.
- 3. June 15: County commissioners met and authorized a fireworks sales window from June 24 through midnight July 5; KBDI reported an average of 508.
- 4. June 16: EPWater and the Army Corps held a groundbreaking for the Clardy Fox pump upgrades and announced a flood warning system design phase.
- 5. Following the storm: TxDOT and local crews cleared roadways and worked to contact the private owner of displaced pipes.
Why it matters
The recent storm and animal cruelty case in El Paso highlight the importance of community vigilance. Keep an eye out for signs of animal neglect in your neighborhood. Also, stay updated on weather forecasts and prepare for potential flooding.
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