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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many are enjoying the three-day weekend to plan trips, but it’s important to honor those who served our country. Monday at 9 a.m., the Department of Veterans Affairs Fort Bliss National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, along with speeches, a moment of silence, and the playing of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family spent their Sunday laying memorabilia on their loved one’s grave at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. “Really, Memorial Day is just about perspective,” said Dominic Rossi as he visited his late father. We’re able to celebrate and have fun, enjoy barbecues, have a good time and drink,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a frequent traveler over Memorial Day weekend, you may notice gas prices are lower than last year. That being said, roads and flights will be packed this year. The American Automobile Association predicts that 42.3 million Americans will travel this weekend, beating out most recent pre-pandemic years. Air
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Here are all of the services that will be closed and open in El Paso this Memorial Day weekend. CLOSED Greater El Paso Landfill and Citizen Collection StationsCOVID-19 Vaccination Clinics, Immunization Clinics, Medicaid Waiver Program, WIC OfficesMunicipal Court/Bond OfficesMuseum of Archaeology, Museum of Art, and Museum of HistoryOne-Stop-ShopPublic LibrariesRawlings Dental ClinicRecreation Centers, Senior Centers, and Aquatic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Memorial Day weekend kicks off tomorrow, including events like cooking and outdoor activities, which can be dangerous if not careful. Use sunscreen of an appropriate SPF and reapply as necessary, especially if swimming or sweating. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and to keep cool. When it comes to swimming
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Khalid is teaming up with the El Paso Public Libraries to host a Father’s Day essay contest. The Great Khalid Foundation aims to honor fathers, just as they celebrated mothers with a similar essay contest this Mother’s Day. Students ages 5 to 18 can submit an original essay. The essays
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — As the Borderland celebrates the Easter weekend, one special celebration combined education with family fun in an extreme way. The War Eagles Air Museum took Easter egg hunting to another level with a helicopter egg drop after its initial 4,000 eggs-hunt inside the museum hanger, where kids got to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A little birdie told ABC-7 the Easter Bunny will be making this year extra special across the Borderland. Many events will be happening across the region, and we wanted to list some of them for you. The El Paso Zoo is throwing an “Eggstravaganzoo” on Saturday and Sunday from 10
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter Sunday is upon us, and before the Easter Bunny arrives, we at ABC-7 wanted to see who knows their Easter trivia the best! From the biggest Easter parade to holiday traditions, join us at San Jacinto Plaza on Thursday morning to answer our trivia questions. In addition to seeing
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Have you ever heard of an Easter egg hunt including a helicopter egg drop? This year, you have a chance to see one for yourself. The War Eagles Air Museum’s 2023 Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza includes a Vietnam Warbird (OH-6 Loach) will be performing a low fly-by to drop hundreds
Continue ReadingCNN, KCCI, KTUL, WSFA By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday welcomed thousands of guests to the South Lawn of the White House for the Easter Egg Roll, an annual holiday tradition that had been canceled for the past two years because of the coronavirus pandemic. “This year
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Honey-glazed ham, garlic mashed potatoes and fluffy dinner rolls might be staples at American Easter meals, but around the world, there are many distinct ways to savor the holiday — ones that incorporate both local ingredients and unique cultural traditions.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the first things a newborn baby girl did in her life; help her parents get engaged at the Hospitals of Providence – and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Shortly after Viridiana Navarro and Octavio Lizarde welcomed their daughter Amayrani into the world on Saturday, Lizarde dressed his
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means you should be thinking of what you want to get for your loved ones. One of the top gifts purchased during the season of love are flowers! But there are so many types of flowers, which are the ones you
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EL PASO, Texas — The University Medical Center of El Paso welcomed its first newborn of 2023 Sunday morning. Baby Emma was born at 2:44 a.m. Sunday, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Emma and her parents are enjoying their first day together at UMC’s Mother Baby Department.
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EL PASO, Texas — The Hospitals of Providence welcomed it’s first newborn of the new year at The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus Sunday. Baby Ashton was born at 5:47 a.m. weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces. Ashton’s parents said they can’t wait to introduce him to his big brother, according to the hospital.
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EL PASO, Texas — Some El Pasoans spent their New Year’s Eve giving migrants something to smile about. Local organizations threw a fiesta for the migrants living on the streets of Downtown El Paso. The party included food, drinks, clothes, and even live entertainment and music. “It being what it is, it brings us a
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EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans can recycle their live Christmas trees for free starting Tuesday at the Environmental Services Department’s Citizen Collection Stations. The drop-off sites, which are listed below, will be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday until February 11. 1034 Pendale Rd.121 Atlantic Rd.4501 Hondo Pass Dr.2492 Harrison
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EL PASO, Texas — Doctors are seeing their end-of-year schedules fill up earlier as more people try to get the most out of high-deductible plans, and are therefore urging patients to schedule surgeries as soon as possible. By the end of every year, most people have made their deductibles, meaning things that they would need
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