EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The holiday season isn’t quite over in the Borderland! Today, families are coming together to celebrate Three Kings Day, or Día de los Reyes. Bakeries and grocery stores across El Paso are busy preparing roscas de reyes, a traditional sweet bread that serves as the centerpiece for festive gatherings.
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez through its Municipal Police Department (SSPM) and Road Safety Coordination (CGSV) is set to give clemency to drunk drivers who were arrested last weekend and in recent days for them to spend time with their families on Christmas Eve. A spokesperson with the Juárez Municipal Police said
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The City of Juárez and its Fire Department hosted their 85th ‘Santa Bombero’ event, which aims to give a gift to children in need during the holiday season. The event was presented by Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar and his wife Rubí Enríquez, who is also the president of the city’s
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-Following the roundtable the Congresswoman convened last month, today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16), County Judge Ricardo Samaniego, and community leaders announced the launch of a new webpage aimed at preventing DWIs and promoting responsible celebrations during the holiday season. One of the proposed solutions arose from a roundtable and press conference convened by Congresswoman Escobar
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector, in collaboration with the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation, will host its 30th annual Christmas party, bringing gifts and the spirit of Christmas to the children of the Chihuahuita Neighborhood. The event will take place at 417 Charles Road on December 20th
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)-The City of El Paso invites the community to Loteria Night at WinterFest from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, and Thursday, December 26 at San Jacinto Plaza. Visitors can expect a fun, family-friendly night of playing the traditional Mexican game Lotería under the canopy of historic San Jacinto Plaza.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The magic of the holiday season is back on track at Sunflower Bank in Downtown El Paso with the return of their annual model train display. The intricately detailed exhibit features miniature locomotives, train cars, and historic railroad scenes, including the famous “Polar Express.” The display was created in collaboration
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Many people around the city are turning their living rooms into a winter wonderland in preparation of the holiday season, El Paso Fire Department wants to be sure everyone is being safe while celebrating by offering some safety tips. According National Fire Protection Association, every year US fire departments respond to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– According to an Texas A&M Forest Service, the demand for real Christmas trees in Texas continues to rise, and bringing with it could mean a higher price tag. “Texas Christmas tree producers fared well this year after back-to-back seasons of drought for much of the state,” Texas A&M AgriLife reported “increased
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local businesses are teaming up to bring holiday joy to young patients at El Paso Children’s Hospital through a community-organized toy drive. Nicole Boik, a child life specialist at the hospital, said the donations provide a welcome distraction for children undergoing treatment. “It makes their day. It gives them something
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Child Protective Services (CPS) with the help of employees from El Paso Electric, El Paso Water, and the Freeport-McMoRan mining company provided children in foster care with gifts. It is all part of their Blue Ribbon Christmas Gift Campaign. The goal of the campaign is to ensure these children “wake
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El Paso, TX (KVIA_TV)- Get ready to light up the season with hope and joy! Texas Tech Health El Paso invites the community to our campus for the Second Annual Lighting Campus for Hope event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024. Learn more about Lighting Campus for Hope at www.ttuhscepimpact.org/hope.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso business owner is making a big impact this holiday season by teaming up with Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots to help children in need. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Paul Beltran, owner of Grease Monkey, hosted a car show where participants brought toys to donate
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The Conversation explores how multifaith families navigate the dilemma of putting up a Christmas tree or not during the holiday season.
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – ABC-7 is partnering with Albertsons to support El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank this month. The December campaign kicks off this morning and shoppers are encouraged to make donations when checking out at Albertsons registers. This annual partnership comes at a critical time, as the food bank works to provide
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LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – A rivalry that spans over a century continues on Saturday as New Mexico State’s football team will host UTEP at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces with a 2 p.m. kickoff. Both teams are competing for the Silver Spade Trophy and the Mayor’s Cup, which dates back multiple decades here in the borderland. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is marking Small Business Saturday and inviting the community to shop local at The Market at WinterFest in downtown El Paso this weekend. According to a City release, The Market at WinterFest will feature a vibrant lineup of local artisans, cottage food vendors, and live entertainment.
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Local economic experts have predicted that this holiday season El Paso could see fewer residents coming from Mexico to shop than in previous years. This may be due to recent changes in currency values on both sides of the border, fewer maquiladora and industry workers south of the border, and uncertain
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – The annual Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade is back this morning, with the theme “Celebrate, Honor & Remember All the Heroes Who Have Served.” This year’s event will pay tribute to our military veterans. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. and follows its traditional route along Montana Avenue, starting at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The holiday season is well-known for seeing an increase in residents and regular border crossers shopping in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez, but according to experts, the number of people could go down this year. ABC-7 spoke with UTEP Professor of Economics, Dr. Tom Fullerton who said El Paso could
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Thanksgiving travel season is underway, and today is projected to be the busiest travel day of the year nationwide, including at El Paso International Airport. ABC-7 spoke to Cassandra Davisson, marketing and service development manager for El Paso International Airport, who says the early morning hours are the
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the holiday season begins, health experts are reminding everyone to be mindful of their eating habits. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Jorge Acosta, medical director of the Las Palmas Del Sol Bariatric Clinic, who says the average person gains one to one-and-a-half pounds during the holidays, but those who
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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) – Wet N’ Wild Water World starts the holiday season with a lights display for the entire family. It is a drive-through lights experience that includes LED technology and digital animation featuring holiday scenes and characters. Families can follow the path as it goes through the various holiday scenes. The “Magic of
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — With Thanksgiving just around the corner, local homeless shelters are asking the community to step up and help make the holidays special for those in need. The Rescue Mission of El Paso and the Opportunity Center for the Homeless are preparing to serve thousands of meals, but they need donations
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By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year than last but will still be 19% higher than before the pandemic, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving survey out Wednesday. The average cost of this year’s dinner for 10 people is $58.08, or about $5.80 per person, the
Continue ReadingWTKR, WVIR, CNN By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Target is expecting a surprisingly weak holiday shopping season, a potential warning sign for the retail industry. The company forecast Wednesday that sales during the final quarter of the year will be flat, and Target lowered its profit forecast. Target also reported a sluggish
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s WinterFest is nominated for USA Today’s list of best holiday markets. “WinterFest in El Paso, Texas, is a festive destination each holiday season — for starters, the grounds are adorned with more than 1 million twinkling lights and a 55-foot holiday tree,” the market’s write-up on the nomination list
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With Halloween right around the corner, we want to make sure your festivities are safe. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the following guidelines. The FDA reminds the community to wear bright, reflective costumes or add strips
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — With Halloween quickly approaching, parents are being reminded of candy safety, especially for children with food allergies. Dairy, nuts, and gluten are all common ingredients found in Halloween treats and are also top allergens that can pose life-threatening risks. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Jesus Gamez, trauma medical director at Del
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors, El Paso, in partnership with the El Paso Museum of Art, will showcase its Day of the Dead altar titled Altars for Our Heroes. Featured artists include veterans, active duty service members, military spouses, and their families. This moving dedication is designed to
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