EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the Fourth of July approaches, El Paso Animal Services is reminding pet owners of the potential dangers that holiday festivities can pose to their furry friends. Fireworks and large gatherings can be stressful and potentially dangerous for pets. One of the most crucial steps to ensure a pet’s safety
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In observance of the Fourth of July holiday multiple offices will be closed. El Paso County Regular business hours will resume Friday, July 5th.El Paso County Commissioners Court will resume County business in regular session on Monday, July 8th beginning at 9:30 a.m. CLOSED All County Department’s Administrative Offices El
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by El Paso Matters Staff, El Paso MattersJune 28, 2024 As the Fourth of July approaches, El Paso and its surrounding areas are gearing up for a variety of festive celebrations. From parades to fireworks displays, residents and visitors have a slew of options to celebrate Independence Day. Revelers are encouraged to check local regulations
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fireworks don’t just glow and sparkle, while they come with beauty, they also come with danger. With 4th of July days away, the tips you need to know to avoid a trip to the hospital. “It is dangerous. Every year we have accidents where there’s burns to the body, burns to the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, the El Paso Fire Department reminds the community that the use of fireworks within the city are prohibited and extremely dangerous. According to El Paso Fire, the use of fireworks inside city limits is a Class C misdemeanor with fines of up to
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) –You’re likely looking forward to the colorful firework displays that will ignite the sky this Independence Day. Fireworks are banned within El Paso city limits and partially banned in El Paso county, but Doña Ana County and Las Cruces are dealing with different restrictions. “Usually a firework ban is triggered by extreme drought
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the 4th of July just around the corner, firework stands will begin “popping up” around the city. It’s important to be up-to-date with El Paso’s regulations so you and your friends can enjoy fireworks safely this season free of fines. “In the city of El Paso, it’s always banned to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several gathered at Ascarate Park for the Father’s Day Dads N’ Rides Celebration held by El Paso County Parks and Recreation Dept. It’s happening from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The community is encouraged to take their fathers, uncles, and grandfathers to the park for a day filled with car
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is inviting the community to a free event Saturday in celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the holiday that commemorates the day slaves were officially freed in the U.S. From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., outdoor celebration will include family games, activities, live music, jumping balloons,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — This weekend, El Pasoans are invited to celebrate Father’s Day with a fun-filled event at Ascarate Park. The County of El Paso is hosting “Dads N’ Rides,” offering activities for the entire family. The event will feature a car show, a variety of food trucks, and live music. Local disco
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Operation Hope will once again host it’s annual Father’s Day Giveaway this year. For information about Operation Hope and its giveaway, watch the video above.
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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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