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 homes and parking lots. If you don’t have cameras outside your home, you run the risk of losing a valuable package as porch pirates steal them or even open them
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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 means booking trips, buying gifts, spending on decorations and dishes to bring to parties and social events — all this on top of daily bills like housing, groceries, and gas.
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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. The District Director, Dante Acosta, explains that on average, small business owners expect nearly 20% of their annual revenue to come from sales on Small Business Saturday alone. The event
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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 combat loneliness. A therapist at Emergence Health Network says it’s very common to feel loneliness, grief or even fatigue or lack of motivation during the holidays.
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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 thinking twice before we click “Check out.” FBI El Paso says most people who fall for scams are those shopping from ads they see online, especially on social media. From Jan.
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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 injuries you need to know. If you have an artificial tree, make sure it’s in good conditions and you look at the manual to make sure you’re not leaving it on
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez will host its 86th edition of the ‘Santa Bombero’ or Firefighter Santa campaign this December 24th at the DIF park, next to the ‘Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez’ (FC Juárez soccer stadium), near BOTA. The campaign aims to collect toys to give to families in need. ABC-7 spoke
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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 today are likely to be on laptops, beauty products, and clothing. Adobe thinks that growth of online shopping was driven by cyber monday and steeper discounts than forecast — that also
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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. People lined up as early as 3 a.m. to get in line for JC Penny for scratch off coupons. Other stores like Pacsun, Aeropostale, Macy’s and Perfumania
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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 Paso’s Nicole Ardila spoke with several El Paso residents who lined up the streets ready for the parade in the cold morning hours before it begins. The Sun Bowl Association’s
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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 named America’s best Christmas market is a meaningful recognition for our community,” said City of El Paso Quality of Life Managing Director Ben Fyffe. “This award reflects the hard
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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 Christmas-time attraction. Watch the video in the media player above to learn more.
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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 let us know which traditional (or nontraditional) Thanksgiving food they love best. Then we compiled the list below based on the number of responses we received. Look through the
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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 happened beginning at 10 AM at the El Paso County Coliseum-Pavilion. TNA Wrestling, the El Paso County Coliseum and additional community partners banded together ahead of this Thanksgiving with the aim of
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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 1,000 families. They’ve teamed up with TNA Wrestling, and the event will be held at the El Paso County Coliseum.
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SILVER CITY, New Mexico (KVIA) — Recreation.gov is now selling Christmas tree permits for the Gila National Forest. Permits cost anywhere from $0 to $5, depending on species of tree, and there is a $2.50 service fee for online transactions. The tree cutting window will open on November 24. The Gila National Forest is located
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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, 2025. The giveaway will happen at the El Paso County Coliseum starting at 10 a.m. and will last until all of the turkeys are gone. Each family will receive one turkey, and
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the state has reported more than 3,500 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, so far this year. According to the El Paso Children’s Hospital’s Infection Control Director, José Luis Salas, El Paso has seen over 20 cases so far
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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 become a Halloween tradition for thousands across the borderland. For the Ehler family, the haunt is about more than scares — it’s about community. “In the darkness, always be the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city is putting on its annual Halloween Carnivals at recreation and community centers Thursday and Friday. The carnivals, put on by the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, are happening from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, and Friday, October 31. Find the full schedule,
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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 Ugarte says this week families should check the Texas Sex Offender Registry before sending kids to neighborhoods for trick-or-treating. According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, there are approximately 2,100 registered sex
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday and Sunday El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites families to Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween-themed event running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration features trick-or-treating, animal encounters, costumed characters, live performances and seasonal decorations for a family-friendly experience. At this weekend event Han’s Martial
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Chief Meteorologist Doppler Dave Speelman brought you your weather forecast from the Beth El Bible Church’s pumpkin patch today. Located on Montana Avenue in East El Paso, the church has made the pumpkin patch an annual tradition. Watch the video in the media player above to see Doppler’s report.
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA)- While summer may have come to an end, Wet N’ Wild has announced its first ever Haunted Scaregrounds coming this fall. The Haunted Scaregrounds will open October 3rd and certain nights through November 1st. The grounds will be filled with activities, scare actors wandering the grounds, food and even a haunted house
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Before you head out to the airport for Labor Day Weekend travel, ABC-7 has tips from experts on how to make it the smoothest experience. ABC-7 spoke with AAA Texas about what flyers need to know before going to the airport: Arrive at the airport at least two hours before domestic flights and three hours
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Camping on Labor Day Weekend can be a great way to end the summer. But before you go, make sure to plan head and pack properly. ABC-7 spoke to a Franklin Mountains State Park ranger on the best practices for those staying out in the wild overnight, especially at the state park. Here are some
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members at Fort Bliss commemorated the Declaration of Independence Friday morning at Memorial Circle. The 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss executed a 50-gun salute. Each fire honored one of the 50 U.S. states in the order they joined — starting with Delaware and ending with Hawaii. Fort Bliss
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An El Paso County Commissioner wants to remind residents to not leave trash behind after 4th of July events, and to enjoy them responsibly. Jackie Butler of Precinct 1 is partnering up with organization Desert Rescue 915 and the East Montana Fire Station to address illegal dumping, especially during July 4th. Butler says people leave
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You might not be allowed to pop your own fireworks in the city but there are plenty of places across El Paso County where you can enjoy spectacular shows and festivities. Ascarate Park will have food trucks, a swimming pool, VIP picnic party and fireworks. The event is from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Southwest
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Before you buy some fireworks to pop this 4th of July, El Pasoans should know that it is illegal to sell, use or possess fireworks in the City of El Paso. City officials say fireworks cause burn injuries and fire threats to the hot and dry desert here during the summer. ABC-7 spoke with the
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