EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local doctors are helping out children in need by operating… on pumpkins! In a fundraiser fitting for the season, hundreds of people bid for pumpkins that were creatively carved by surgeons. Organizers said 100% of the proceeds go to helping children at the Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home. “There’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Meet the spirited couple at 3100 Jarvis Drive, El Paso, Texas, who have been turning their home into a Halloween wonderland since August. Their enthusiasm knows no bounds as they transform their residence into a dazzling spectacle of Halloween decorations. Vanna Ocon and Jesse Ocon, the owners of the Halloween house,
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By Scottie Andrew, CNN There comes a time in all of our lives when we must decide the kind of person we’re going to be — a courageous horror movie fan, or the scaredy-cat who refuses to watch them. For most of my life, I’ve identified as the latter. I was the teen who would
Continue ReadingBy AJ Willingham, CNN There are two kinds of people: those who understand the allure of a 12-foot skeleton decoration, and those who have yet to understand the allure of a 12-foot skeleton decoration. Fall beckons the arrival of the Home Depot skeleton, a massive Halloween yard decoration that first hit the market in 2020
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Stacker compiled 34 spooky dessert recipes for this Halloween. Whether readers are looking to scare their kids or impress their friends, this list is sure to feed everyone with some fun.
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The corner of Espina St and Utah Ave may be one of the only spots in Las Cruces where one can face their fears of Micheal Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and even Shorty from Killer Klowns from Outer Space; all in one place. Maria Rosales owns the house right
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If you’re planning to dress up with your significant other this year on Halloween but have no idea where to start, check out these cute ideas for couples costumes:
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Halloween should be spooky, not scary. Follow the tips here to ensure you and your children have a safe, fun-filled holiday.
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This year, treat your party guests to these Halloween-themed cocktails.
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Submit your best Male Halloween Costume from 10.16.22 through 11.02.22 for the opportunity to win a $50 gift card!
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Submit your best Pet Halloween Costume from 10.16.22 through 11.02.22 for the opportunity to win a $50 gift card!
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, holds a profound significance in Judaism, regarded as the holiest day of the year for practitioners of Judaism. Spanning two calendar days due to the lunar-based Jewish calendar, the observance begins with the sunset on September 24 and concludes on the evening
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Labor Day is synonymous with grilling and family cookouts. El Paso Fire Department shares grill safety tips to keep your holiday fun. With the extra grill time. El Paso Fire Department wants to remind the public to keep safe. They say it starts with having the grill in the right
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans still have a few more hours to enjoy music and fun at the Brightside Music Festival this Labor Day weekend. Sunday’s lineup includes Sheck Wes, Alesso, and many more musicians, including several local acts. ABC-7 spoke to one man whose brother-in-law is performing in the festival. “He’s been
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Celebrate the 2023 Labor Day Weekend with fun events across the Borderland. Below is a list of events happening on Sept. 2 through Sept. 4 The Brightside Music Festival at Ascarate Park, Sept. 2-3. The festival will feature electronic, Latin, hip hop and indie music. Performers will include Alesso, Metro Boomin,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 4th of July is here!! Time to bust out the grills, hang outside by the pool, and watch the fireworks. While celebrating the 4th of July holiday can be fun it can also become dangerous if safety precautions The El Paso fire department is still on high alert for heat
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Manny Peña sat on his porch as he stared across at a desert filled with trash. “Fourth of July is when people come and bring their fireworks. And it gets a lot worse on the street and everywhere,” he said. Peña is one of many residents in the Montana
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EL PASO, Texas – All City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Administrative offices will resume business on Wednesday, July 5. The City Council will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 5. City Council meetings are broadcast live on CITY-TV (Spectrum Ch. 1300, AT&T U-Verse Ch. 99, over the air Ch. 13.4), and live streamed on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement agencies in El Paso County are preparing for the 4th of July holiday. In previous years, officials have seen anywhere between 5,000 to 10,000 people in the Red Sands area in Far East El Paso on Fourth of July night. This year officials estimate between 15,000 to 18,000
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fireworks are fun, but they can also be very dangerous. Each year, Americans hear about a Fourth of July Celebration gone wrong. This year, ABC-7 is bringing you tips on how to stay safe on Independence Day. Rey Simental is a co-owner of Firework Freddy, a business currently operating out
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Independence Day approaches, health professionals want you to know you’re at risk for food poisoning. “Food borne illnesses are a big issue around this time. A lot of people are eating out, grilling, cooking, have picnics,” said Dr. Mark Crosby, an emergency physician for Las Palmas Medical Center. But
Continue Reading SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ardovino’s Desert Crossing invites the community to celebrate freedom at their annual Fourth of July BBQ and Desert Nights Market this Independence Day. On Tuesday, July 4 you can enjoy a BBQ dinner, shop from local vendors at the Desert Nights Market, enjoy live music, and end the night
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – According to Jamil Moutran, Chief of Texas Rescue Patrol, Fourth of July weekend usually brings an increase of injury to those riding ATV’s. Moutran tells ABC-7 red sands, located in far east El Paso, is a popular area for off-roaders in El Paso and is usually filled with people ready
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the city, more pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year. Julieanne Newbold, Public Affairs Coordinator with El Paso Animal Services said that’s because of the loud firework sounds, along with guests going over to celebrate – and sometimes not
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fourth of July celebrations may look a little different in the City of Sunland Park this year, officials with the Sunland Park Fire Department said residents can expect to see an increased list of fireworks you’re allowed to pop. According to Daniel Medrano, Fire Chief with the Sunland Park
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families are invited to celebrate Father’s Day at the El Paso Zoo & Botanical Gardens Sunday. All dads, grandfathers and father figures get a special discounted admission during the Father’s Day weekend. Admission is free with the purchase of a full-priced adult, teenager, or child general admission ticket. The El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners will hear a presentation, then take action on whether to allow sales of fireworks during this year’s July 4th holiday celebration. Commissioners will hear about the County’s current drought conditions as they relate to potential fireworks restrictions. ABC-7 will update this news story when details become
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – This Memorial Day, Las Cruces will pay a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers with a poignant Candlelight Ceremony at Veterans Park. Organized by the Mesilla Valley Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the event aims to honor 204 local veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Dolores
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 captured video of American flags waving in the wind along the walking path at Edgemere Park in East El Paso. They were placed along the path in memory of Memorial Day. Memorial Day was first called Decoration Day, established during the Civil War. People who had lost loved ones
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WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country as he marked Memorial Day with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Biden was joined by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, for the 155th National
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