Tips for a safe 4th of July in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 4th of July is here!! Time to bust out the grills, hang outside by the pool, and watch the fireworks. While celebrating the…
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Montana Vista residents ask those celebrating Independence Day to clean up after themselves
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Manny Peña sat on his porch as he stared across at a desert filled with trash. “Fourth of July is when people…
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2023 El Paso Fourth of July Holiday Schedule
EL PASO, Texas – All City of El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office prepares for the Fourth of July holiday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Law enforcement agencies in El Paso County are preparing for the 4th of July holiday. In previous years, officials have seen…
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Fireworks for the Fourth: how to stay safe while celebrating Independence Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fireworks are fun, but they can also be very dangerous. Each year, Americans hear about a Fourth of July Celebration gone…
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Risks of food poisoning for those celebrating Independence Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Independence Day approaches, health professionals want you to know you’re at risk for food poisoning. “Food borne…
Continue Reading Ardovino’s Desert Crossing celebrates the Fourth of July with food, fireworks, and market for families
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ardovino’s Desert Crossing invites the community to celebrate freedom at their annual Fourth of July BBQ and…
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Fourth of July nears, Texas Rescue Patrol warns of ATV safety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – According to Jamil Moutran, Chief of Texas Rescue Patrol, Fourth of July weekend usually brings an increase of injury to…
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Ahead of the Fourth of July, city encourages community to Microchip pets with free event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the city, more pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year. Julieanne…
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Sunland Park Fire Department increases list of fireworks permitted this Fourth of July
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — Fourth of July celebrations may look a little different in the City of Sunland Park this year, officials with the…
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County Commissioners to hear presentation regarding sales of fireworks ahead of July 4th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners will hear a presentation, then take action on whether to allow sales of fireworks during this…
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Las Cruces Memorial Day candlelight ceremony at Veterans Park
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – This Memorial Day, Las Cruces will pay a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers with a poignant Candlelight Ceremony at…
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American flags line El Paso street in honor of Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 captured video of American flags waving in the wind along the walking path at Edgemere Park in East El Paso. They were…
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Biden marks Memorial Day nearly 2 years after ending America’s longest war, lauds troops’ sacrifice
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden lauded the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country as…
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El Pasoans honor loved ones at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many are enjoying the three-day weekend to plan trips, but it’s important to honor those who served our country. Monday at 9…
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The meaning of Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family spent their Sunday laying memorabilia on their loved one’s grave at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. “Really,…
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2023 Memorial Day weekend travel – statistics and tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a frequent traveler over Memorial Day weekend, you may notice gas prices are lower than last year. That being…
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Your guide to Memorial Day weekend closures in El Paso
Here are all of the services that will be closed and open in El Paso this Memorial Day weekend. CLOSED Greater El Paso Landfill and Citizen…
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Tips for a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Memorial Day weekend kicks off tomorrow, including events like cooking and outdoor activities, which can be dangerous if not…
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Khalid asking for submissions for his Father’s Day essay contest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Khalid is teaming up with the El Paso Public Libraries to host a Father’s Day essay contest. The Great Khalid Foundation…
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Helicopter Easter egg drop – say what?
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — As the Borderland celebrates the Easter weekend, one special celebration combined education with family fun in an…
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What you can do this Easter weekend in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A little birdie told ABC-7 the Easter Bunny will be making this year extra special across the Borderland. Many events will…
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Easter is nearly here and we are quizzing the Borderland about their holiday traditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter Sunday is upon us, and before the Easter Bunny arrives, we at ABC-7 wanted to see who knows their Easter trivia the…
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Helicopter egg drop in Santa Teresa
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Have you ever heard of an Easter egg hunt including a helicopter egg drop? This year, you have a chance to see one for…
Continue ReadingBidens host their first White House Easter Egg Roll after two years of the pandemic
CNN, KCCI, KTUL, WSFA By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday welcomed thousands of guests to the South Lawn of…
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Easter dishes from around the world
Honey-glazed ham, garlic mashed potatoes and fluffy dinner rolls might be staples at American Easter meals, but around the world, there are many…
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Newborn baby helps El Paso dad pop the question to mom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of the first things a newborn baby girl did in her life; help her parents get engaged at the Hospitals of Providence -…
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It’s nearly Valentine’s Day! Here’s an inside look into an El Paso Florist shop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means you should be thinking of what you want to get for your loved…
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UMC welcomes first newborn of 2023
EL PASO, Texas — The University Medical Center of El Paso welcomed its first newborn of 2023 Sunday morning. Baby Emma was born at 2:44 a.m. Sunday,…
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Hospitals of Providence welcomes its first newborn of 2023
EL PASO, Texas — The Hospitals of Providence welcomed it’s first newborn of the new year at The Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus Sunday. Baby…
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