Holidays
ABC-7’s Paul Cicala dresses up as Santa for Pebble Hills Elementary students
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…
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Santa Cicala visits students at Pebble Hills Elementary
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…
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‘Spark-a-Smile’ annual stuffed animal toy drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The annual Spark-A-Smile stuffed animal drive is collecting donations for patients at El Paso Children’s Hospital, local…
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Shop with a Cop Holiday Event
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…
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Sunflower Bank celebrating the holidays with model train display
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…
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Abundant Church to hold toy and food drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today volunteers for Abundant Church gathered to pack thousands of toys and assemble food boxes. The church will be handing…
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Local doctor warns holiday weight gain, shares advice to stay healthy
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…
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Santa, Grinch use helicopter to deliver presents to students
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…
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EP Police warn porch piracy, car thefts increase during holidays
The El Paso Police Department wants to remind the community to keep their gifts and packages safe during the holiday season as thieves linger around…
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Dealing with holiday financial stress? Tips to avoid overspending
Holiday shopping can be very overwhelming with how much we need to spend, and many people can go in debt from the holiday shopping. The holidays…
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ABC-7 at 4: The importance of shopping local through the holiday season
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) El Paso District Office is encouraging the area to shop small and shop local.…
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Foster a pet to cope with loneliness during the holidays
The holidays can be a difficult time for many who are alone or away from family, but fostering an animal from the shelter can be a great way to…
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FBI El Paso: Be aware of holiday online shopping, travel scams
Shopping online may be more convenient as we get closer to the holidays, and because we’re stressing to find something fast, we might not be…
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Prevent fire, damage with holiday decorating safety tips
If you’re planning on decorating for the holidays now, whether indoors or outdoors, then ABC-7 has expert safety tips to avoid fires, damages or…
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Thousands of borderland children to receive Christmas gifts through ‘Santa Bombero’ campaign
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez will host its 86th edition of the ‘Santa Bombero’ or Firefighter Santa campaign this December 24th…
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Cyber Monday shopping to increase, best online retail deals
After the savings from Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, the focus turns now to Cyber Monday. Experts suggest the best deals you can get…
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What to expect at Cielo Vista Mall for Black Friday shopping
Holiday shopping has begun bright and early at Cielo Vista Mall as shoppers try to get their hands on the best deals and sales for gifts and items.…
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Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade, YMCA Turkey Trot take over streets
There’s no shortage of Thanksgiving plans — The holiday begins bright and early with the annual Sun Bowl Parade and Turkey Trot. Good Morning El…
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El Paso’s Market at WinterFest named #1 Best Christmas Market in the U.S. for 2026
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Newsweek named the Market at WinterFest in Downtown El Paso the #1 Best Christmas Market in the U.S. for 2026. “Being…
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Fred Loya Christmas Light Show 2025 Preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Rishi Oza went live from the Fred Loya Light Show for a preview of the 2025 edition of the famous Borderland…
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A list of the most-loved Thanksgiving foods in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has compiled a list of El Paso’s most-loved Thanksgiving food. We asked the community to send in their responses and…
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Operation Hope Thanksgiving turkey distribution
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday Cesar Ornelas Law partnered with Operation H.O.P.E. for it’s 30th annual Thanksgiving food giveaway. It all…
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ABC-7 at 4: Operation H.O.P.E. to host 30th annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Operation H.O.P.E. will host the 30th annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 22nd at 10 AM. They aim to serve…
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Christmas tree permits for Gila National Forest now available
SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Recreation.gov is now selling Christmas tree permits for the Gila National Forest. Permits cost anywhere from $0 to…
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Cesar Ornelas Law to give out 1,000 turkeys
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Cesar Ornelas Law will distribute over 1,000 whole turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, November 22,…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also…
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No plans this Halloween? Last chance to scream at Forbidden Acres
Forbidden Acres closes out their 2025 haunt season this weekend, it’s the last chance to get your spook on this year. The family-owned business has…
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El Paso Halloween Carnivals happening Thursday, Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city is putting on its annual Halloween Carnivals at recreation and community centers Thursday and Friday. The…
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Dangers to know before Halloween trick-or-treating
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind parents of how to keep children safe during trick-or-treating this Halloween. Sheriff Oscar…
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