EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dolores and Che Juarez both went through something only a few of us can ever know: cancer. As mother and son, they were able to strengthen their bond through a shared experience. Che got his diagnosis first in 2012. Doctors found a baseball-sized tumor in his brain and he had
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mexican American Cultural Center organized a Cinco de Mayo celebration set for May 9 from 2-6 p.m., the City of El Paso said Tuesday. The free event is an opportunity to learn about the Battle of Puebla through performances, activities and food, the MACC’s director said. Activities Talavera ceramic
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Moms can get a special discount at the El Paso Zoo for Mother’s Day, according to the City of El Paso. On Mother’s Day, all mother figures get 20% off adult admission into the zoo. Beyond the discount, the zoo is using the holiday to raise awareness about threats orangutans
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Sun Bowl Association on Wednesday announced the grand marshal and theme for its annual Thanksgiving parade. El Paso’s Amigo Man will lead the 90th Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade under a “Famous Sports & Movie Scenes” theme. The Amigo Man, an ambassador for the city,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is inviting you to celebrate the holiday weekend with Easter Egg-Stravaganza carnivals at recreation centers throughout the city. The free, family-friendly events will feature games, jumping balloons, arts and crafts, and a variety of activities for children of all ages. Each
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Every year, Good Friday observers go up to the top of Mt. Cristo Rey in Sunland Park. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins the holiday observers on Friday during their holy pilgrimage starting at 5 a.m. Christian and Catholic El Pasoans and others from farther regions visit Mt. Cristo Rey to reflect on Jesus Christ’s crucifixion,
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Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joins Albertsons in West El Paso to help you avoid getting in trouble by showing up empty-handed on Valentine’s Day. Albertsons offers some last-minute gifts on any budget you may have. If you’re looking for something as sweet as your Valentine, you can find a range of gifts from
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Free Valentine’s Day weddings return to Las Cruces Couples in Las Cruces can get married or renew their vows for free on Valentine’s Day as Morning Star United Methodist Church brings back its annual event for a fifth year. The ceremonies are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso–Southern New Mexico Chapter of Jack and Jill of America will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its first Little Free Library on Monday, Jan. 19, at the McCall Neighborhood Center as part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Jennifer Molokwu-Alozie joined us in studio today
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Hispanics across the world are celebrating Dia de Los Reyes Magos or Three King’s day to end their holiday season. Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila joined Dulce Maria’s Bake Goods and More to make “roscas de reyes,” a traditional pastry shared with friends and family. It’s decorated with candied fruits and concha paste, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tonight, Downtown El Paso will be the site of the 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Star Drop. The celebrations get underway a few hours before midnight. Then, at midnight, El Pasoans will have the opportunity to gather together, watch the star drop, and ring in the new year. The event
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — As 2025 draws to a close, it’s no surprise that people from our region frequently cross the border to celebrate important dates like today. Thousands of border residents are expected to celebrate in Juárez, whether at a bar or nightclub, at a restaurant, or with their families. Businesses and nightlife venues
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LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) – What better way to pay tribute to a WW2 Veteran, than to celebrate his birthday as well? We’re talking about a former Tuskegee Airman who was born in 1915, and on Christmas, he celebrated his 110th birthday in grand fashion. ABC-7 WILL HAVE THE COMPLETE STORY OF THE PROUD TUSKEGEE
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Thousands of borderland kids left the “Santa Bombero” event with a smile today after local firefighters held the 86th edition of this traditional campaign. Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, along with other local officials and departments, kicked off the event at 8 a.m. today. Hours before, tens of thousands of families
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This week begins the busiest travel season of the year, as the Transportation Security Administration is expecting to screen over 44 million passengers in the upcoming weeks. El Paso International Airport is expecting almost 2,000 travelers from Dec. 19 to Jan. 5. They recommend arriving early, especially to find parking as they expect traffic in
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of people have begun camping out in front of ‘Parque DIF’ to secure a spot and a Christmas gift for their children at the 86th annual “Santa Bombero” event. Some residents say they live far from the event location, even on the outskirts of the city, and that it’s difficult
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The emergency room gets very busy on Christmas and New Year’s because of so many avoidable accidents or injuries. While the ER sees a lot of injuries cuts from broken glass and falls from ladders or decorating — the top one is food-related illnesses and kitchen and firework burns. Many patients come in with food-poisoning
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Binational residents in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez have been reporting longer wait times and lines at all ports of entry to cross into either city. Last-minute holiday shopping and travel are among the most common reasons more people have been crossing the border recently. ABC-7 spoke with some residents waiting
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Travel experts expect the weekend before Christmas to be the busiest on the road. For the first time in four years, the national average is below 3-dollars a gallon, and prices could continue dropping as 2025 ends. Txdot’s Lauren Macias-Cervantes joins us with more on what you need to stay safe this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is partnering with Vitalant for a holiday blood drive, happening Thursday, December 18, 2025. Stop by the ABC-7 station, located at 4140 Rio Bravo Street in West El Paso, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to give the gift of life this holiday season. Donors will get a free
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For Elia Kennedy, the sound of a small bell signals more than the start of the holiday season. It represents nearly five decades of service to the Salvation Army and a lifetime of giving back. Kennedy has volunteered with the Salvation Army for 49 years, returning each Christmas to ring
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EL PASO (KVIA) — ABC-7 anchor Paul Cicala represented KVIA by surprising a group of kids in the Ysleta Unified School District by appearing as Santa Claus. Students at Pebble Hills Elementary, on El Paso’s east side, got an early Christmas visit from “Santa’s helper” as they received gifts and holiday cheer. Paul Cicala also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We are just nine days away from Christmas. To celebrate, ABC-7 Co-Main Anchor Paul Cicala dressed up as Santa Claus to visit students at Pebble Hills Elementary today. All of the students received a pre-Christmas gift, and Paul had the chance to read a holiday book to the students. Watch
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The annual Spark-A-Smile stuffed animal drive is collecting donations for patients at El Paso Children’s Hospital, local adult living centers, and churches across the Borderland. Actor and Down syndrome advocate Evan George Vourazeris joined Nichole Gomez and Isabella Martinez on ABC-7 at 4. As an active member of the community,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Beginning this morning at 9:00 A.M. families gathered at 3 Walmart locations for the annual Shop with a Cop event. This is partnership that connects children with mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Walmart and local law enforcement to bring a dash of holiday magic. Selected families shopped side-by-side with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In Downtown El Paso, the Sunflower Bank has set up its holiday model railroad display. This model train is put on in partnership with the Railroad Model and Historical Association of El Paso. This is the fifth year the railroad exhibit is being displayed. The model includes trains you might
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today volunteers for Abundant Church gathered to pack thousands of toys and assemble food boxes. The church will be handing out these toys and food boxes to people of the San Elizario community tomorrow. This is the 10th year the church has hosted this event, and according to the church,
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For many, holiday parties and gatherings have already started and go on for weeks — whether it’s with family, friends or at the office — and the pounds add up. A bariatric surgeon at The Hospitals of Providence says people can gain an average of 2 to 3 pounds during the holiday season, from Halloween
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony ISD students got a surprise visit from Santa and the Grinch today. Instead of Santa using his sleigh, he used a helicopter. It all took place at Anthony High School, where the unlikely duo of the Grinch and Santa spread holiday cheer. Santa and the Grinch handed out presents to
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