EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Memorial Day, and it’s about more than the unofficial start of summer. The holiday honors soldiers who died in war while serving the country. Some El Pasoan’s took to local parks to remember the day with their families. At Memorial Park ABC-7 saw people relaxing under the shade,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nicole and Cody Seaman weren’t planning on having their baby in El Paso, or delivering her two months early. But when Nicole was suddenly diagnosed with preeclampsia, their plans changed. Experts say preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy in which the mother can experience high blood pressure, high protein levels,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso mother staying at Del Sol Medical Center received a special surprise from her daughter in honor of Mother’s Day. According to the hospital, Andrea Lucero is a patient at Del Sol Medical Center, and though suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, her daughter wanted to make this
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By MARK STEVENSON Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hundreds of mothers of missing people, relatives and activists marched in protest through downtown Mexico City Friday to mark a sad commemoration of Mother’s Day. The marchers, angry over what they say is the government’s lack of interest in investigating the disappearances of Mexico’s over 100,000
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Heaven Sent Florist is a local El Paso staple, 26 years in the business offering the best quality flower arrangements. This Mother’s Day the team is working hard to make sure all moms get their perfect gift. If you are still looking for a gift, you’re in luck! Heaven Sent
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In celebration of Mother’s Day this weekend, we hit the streets to find out what moms truly desire for their special day. From favorite presents to expectations of gifts from spouses and children, we uncovered a range of sentiments. Speaking to mothers and daughters who run Country Girls with Pearls
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Lawn Love ranked the best cities across the country to buy the freshest flowers.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ‘Mija, Yes You Can’ celebrates 4th annual Mija Market Sunday morning with a Cinco de Mayo twist. The organization said the market was postponed back in March due to severe weather but the organization rescheduled the event for a special “Cinco De Mija” celebration. It’s happening outside Chuco Relic Central,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many El Pasoans had to cut their Easter celebrations short Sunday, after the wind picked up in the afternoon. Hundreds gathered at Memorial Park Sunday morning into the afternoon, but quickly dispersed when the winds began blowing away their belongings. Some El Pasoans told ABC-7 they would rather stay safe
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter is a time for fun, family and festivities but the City of El Paso wants to remind the community to help keep parks clean while doing so. The city asks park visitors to leave confetti-filled eggs at home. They said in the past, it has taken the Parks and Maintenance Department three
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By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine. Francis presided over Easter Sunday Mass in a flower-decked St. Peter’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s Easter weekend, that means lots of outdoor fun for the family to enjoy! Egg-stravaganzoo returns to the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens. There will be egg candy stations, animal enrichment treats, and performances happening throughout the day. It’s happening Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Good morning to you all and happy Easter Weekend! Our First Alert continues, as we will have yet another windy weekend which will put a little bit of a damper on weekend activities, but there will be ways you can still enjoy, so just keep reading. Starting with today, the weather
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From traditional techniques to innovative twists, here are six clever ideas to inspire your Easter egg decorating this year.
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — About 1,000 people gathered to celebrate the 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza at the War Eagles Air Museum. It took place at from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23rd at 8012 Airport Rd. Dominique Clark, Director of Marketing War Eagles Air Museum, said it featured over 15,000
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — With spring break in full swing, families and college students in the Borderland are enjoying the last few days of break this weekend. However, it’s crucial to prioritize safety during this time to avoid accidents and emergencies. Dr. Jesus Gamez, Trauma Medical Director at Del Sol Medical Center, says they
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By LOUISE DIXON Associated Press On Valentine’s Day, why not express love on your fingernails? Julie Kandalec is a celebrity manicurist who notes some fun new trends. She says that traditionally, Valentine’s nails were simple — solid red, a simple pink heart or a French manicure. Thanks to social media, there are now lots of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is Wednesday, meaning many El Pasoans are stressing over how to pay for everything they think they need to show their love. But one local financial advisor said, it doesn’t need to be that way. “We gotta remember why we celebrate Valentine’s Day. You know, what I’ve learned
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — CBP agricultures specialists are checking flowers from Mexico before crossing into the U.S., due to some items and plants being prohibited from crossing the border. Agents check for pests, bug and diseases that could be carried over by Mexican flowers. In a press release, a CBP official explained what agents
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Valentine’s Day approximately 23 million stems of Valentine’s Day flowers are expected to sell. Choose from Valentine’s flowers like beautiful mixed bouquets and classic Valentine’s Day roses to impress your loved ones. Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. Regardless of your budget, Albertsons
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you want to spoil someone special today for Valentine’s Day, it’s almost impossible to go wrong with a box of chocolates. Chocolat’ in El Paso is where bakers and chocolate makers have been hard at work. The connection between chocolate and Valentine’s Day is a special one. Chocolat’ has many
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, on Martin Luther King Day, two outstanding individuals were recognized with the MLK Humanitarian Award for their unwavering commitment to community service. Dorene Marcus Corothers, founder of “You Eat I Eat,” a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food in a nonjudgmental environment for El Pasoans, received the MLK Humanitarian
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week’s Sunday Funday moment, sponsored by Sarah Farms, takes us on a delightful journey with Janeth Gomez, the talented bartender at La Condesa. She treated us to three specially crafted cocktails that are perfect for those who enjoy a tasty drink, but also for those embracing the “new year,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Polly Harris Senior Center set the stage for a warm new year welcome filled with dance and laughter with their 2024 dance. One senior’s New Year’s resolution echoed joy: “My New Year’s resolution is to keep dancing.” I asked the seniors to share their golden advice for younger generations.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland welcomes 2024, some pet owners are left to ring in the New Year with a furry member of their family missing. El Pasoans waking up this year are met with multiple ‘Missing Pet’ posts on social media, many owners claiming their pets ran away due to fireworks.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week’s Sunday Funday moment is proudly brought to you by Sarah Farms. Kelley Cleary Coffeen, an assistant professor at New Mexico State University, has recently launched her latest cookbook, “The Big Book of Hatch Chile,” making waves as a top seller and number one new release on Amazon. Embracing
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As festive cheer permeates the holiday season, Texas families grapple with the heartbreak of losing 1,246 loved ones to drunk driving incidents last year. December alone witnessed 108 lives tragically cut short, with an additional 229 individuals facing serious injuries in DUI-alcohol-related crashes across the state. In response to these
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Salvation Army of El Paso’s Red Kettle Campaign is trying to reach its goal of raising $200,000 by the end of the year. So far they have received almost $160,000. “Need for financial support is critical because many Americans are struggling more than ever before,” the Salvation Army explained
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso and Charlie Clark INFINITI are helping feed hungry El Pasoans this holiday season. Dealership heads gathered Thursday to donate thousands of meals to the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank. During the month of November, the dealership ran a campaign to donate 35 meals for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Join Ardovino’s Desert Crossing this New Year’s Eve and experience “The Golden Age of Hollywood” soiree! Included is a multi-course meal with a champagne tower, including party favors. Enjoy the tunes of a live jazz band, and hit the dance floor with a DJ, letting the rhythm carry you into
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