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Part of Montana in far East El Paso closed from flooding
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Dave Burge , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The closure was reported on August 15, and residents can check with the Texas Department of Transportation for updates on the status of Montana Avenue.
Flooding has caused a closure on Montana Avenue in far East El Paso . The Texas Department of Transportation reported the closure on Saturday evening. The flooding is not limited to Montana Avenue, as other areas in far East El Paso are also experiencing flooding.
Viewer video has been shared showing flooding in front of Montwood Middle School. Further details on the flooding and closure can be found through local news sources, including KTSM 9 News. The closure was reported on August 15, and residents can check with the Texas Department of Transportation for updates on the status of Montana Avenue.
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Category: schools Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Flooding has caused a closure on Montana Avenue in far East El Paso. The Texas Department of Transportation reported the closure on Saturday evening. The flooding is not limited to Montana Avenue, as…
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