EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced that all of its offices will be closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day, which is Saturday. The following services are closed on Friday: City Museums (Archaeology, Art, and History)El Paso Public LibrariesRecreation and Senior Centers, Aquatics Facilities, and Sports fieldsMunicipal Court/Bond OfficesOne-Stop ShopTax
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In this week’s Sunday Funday moment, Tilisa Elliott, a 15-year-old from North Carolina, shines as a symbol of boundless resilience. A Courageous Beginning Tilisa’s story began with a heart-wrenching revelation—birth defects loomed before her birth. Her arrival brought a race against time, an immediate surgery, and the beginning of an
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bishop Mark J. Seitz celebrated All Souls’ Day Mass at Mt. Carmel Cemetery Thursday. The Mass started at 10 a.m. and commemorated all those who have died. “This meaningful event provides an opportunity to remember and pray for our dearly departed loved ones,” a spokesperson for the Diocese of El
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Across the globe, millions of people are honoring their loved ones as part of Día de los Muertos, the annual celebration of those who we’ve loved and passed on. This celebration is a joyous occasion, centered on connecting to those who have passed and sharing their loves and their memories. Borderland
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Day of the Dead, known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos, is a long-time Mexican tradition, but here on the border, we celebrate with a special flair. With altares de muertos (altars for the dead), parades, and other festivities, Borderland residents aim to remember their ancestors by celebrating them at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Joining in the Halloween spirit, Las Palmas Medical Center has organized a special and private trick-or-treating event for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) patients and their families. The event took place from 12 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Las Palmas Medical Center. During this private gathering,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Each Halloween, the number of child pedestrian fatalities spikes. On a normal day, the national average usually stays below ten. Each Halloween, however, the number spikes to near 40. Those statistics are from 2011 to 2020, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The problem is happening across the
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Happy Halloween! As we head out tonight to celebrate the spooky holiday, here are some safety tips to be aware of: Traffic Safety: Emphasize the importance of using crosswalks and pedestrian signals when crossing streets. Encourage children to make eye contact with drivers before stepping onto the road. Costumes: Children
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The average Halloween spending per person this year is $108.24, according to the National Retail Federation. In total, Americans are expected to splurge $12.2 billion on this holiday. Inflation has driven up the cost of Halloween staples, making it essential to save where you can. Here are some tips for
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — A week before a popular holiday, many are already putting out their Halloween decorations. Employees at an ‘Oxxo’ store in Juarez set up a crime scene decoration next to the cashier, and they have been receiving complaints ever since. A doll under a blanket, inside an area surrounded by yellow tape, and evidence
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Each year, The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program provides Christmas assistance to families in need across the United States, including El Paso. The program is expanding to serve the elderly. The Salvation Army in El Paso will collect donations of socks, reading materials and blankets for seniors. The Salvation Army
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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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