{"id":135898,"date":"2026-01-24T01:39:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T01:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/135898\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T01:39:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T01:39:06","slug":"el-pasoans-embrace-rain-but-caution-urged-on-slick-roads-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/135898\/","title":{"rendered":"El Pasoans embrace rain but caution urged on slick roads"},"content":{"rendered":"

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 El Paso residents woke up to a wet morning as rain swept through the area, prompting mixed reactions from locals. <\/p>\n

Local Max Savedra, a 67-year resident, expressed his fondness for the weather, saying, “I love this weather.”<\/p>\n

Local Felix Padron, originally from Miami, shared similar sentiments: “I’m loving it.”<\/p>\n

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However, the wet conditions have raised concerns about road safety.<\/p>\n

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Local Sylvia Esparza noted, “I love it if I’m staying inside, but coming and driving, I think it’s very dangerous.”<\/p>\n

Drivers on I-10 are advised to heed TxDOT signs warning of water on the roadway. <\/p>\n

Padron advised fellow drivers, “They got to be careful. I always follow the turnaround, don’t drown,” he added, “And just keep a distance and just drive safely.”<\/p>\n

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Roberto, a local DoorDash driver, urged drivers to be considerate, saying, “Don’t be mean. Don’t go fast in those puddles because it’s annoying. I’ve been on the receiving end. It’s bad.”<\/p>\n

With more rain and potential winter weather expected through the weekend, El Pasoans are advised to stay cautious and keep their umbrellas and rain jackets handy. <\/p>\n

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