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, 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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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, 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) — 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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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Eager shoppers arrived at Cielo Vista Mall by 4:00 a.m. for Black Friday deals. Despite forming lines, a seasoned shopper noted a significant decrease in the usual hustle, she says, “It has died down tremendously; you don’t see the big crowds or people fighting for TVs like in prior years.”
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Thursday is the 87th Annual Glasheen, Valles & Inderman Injury Lawyers Sun Bowl Parade, set to kick off at 10:00 a.m. Parade-goers have been camping out overnight to snag a good spot. This long-awaited tradition will gather over 150,000 people celebrating Thanksgiving. The theme this year is Rock ‘N’ Roll
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the holiday season approaches, El Paso International Airport (ELP) anticipates a surge in travelers, with a notable 9 percent increase in passenger traffic year-to-date. Thanksgiving travel season is set to extend until Tuesday, November 28. The peak travel days for ELP are projected to be Wednesday, November 22, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Green Bay Packers Running Back Aaron Jones, along with his brother Alvin, extended a helping hand to the El Paso community earlier today through a turkey drive organized by their A&A All The Way Foundation. The initiative aimed to ensure that local families have a festive Thanksgiving by providing 225
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Thanksgiving approaches, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFH) is reaching out to the community, urging individuals to play a crucial role in helping food-insecure neighbors. Traditionally, the day before Thanksgiving sets records for EPFH, and this year, they’re calling for volunteers to make an impact. Volunteers are the
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The Salvation Army is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive this Thursday. This year, more than ever, there is an increasing struggle of food insecurity. Joanna Estrada, public relations manager for The Salvation Army of El Paso, says “There’s going to be a lot of tough choices for families this
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TSA said it is expecting to screen 30 million people this week, as Americans travel to family, friends, and different destinations for Thanksgiving. This marks the highest number of people expected to travel by air for the holiday since 2005. Many El Pasoans arrived early at El Paso International Airport
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EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso mother and son are asking the community to donate their Thanksgiving leftovers so they can feed the homeless. Cheree Coleman said her and her Wilbur, or “Bookie,” have not thrown out any food in nearly two years. And their nonprofit, Bookie and Mommy’s Helping Hand, operates year-round. For
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UVALDE, Texas — Thursday marks six months since Uvalde’s Robb Elementary mass shooting, and some of the families of victims came together to volunteer prior to Thanksgiving Day. Families volunteered at the “Love Ya, Uvalde” event Wednesday, preparing and distributing Thanksgiving meals for the community’s less fortunate. The event has been a community tradition in
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EL PASO, Texas — With Thanksgiving underway, Americans are still packing airports and roads across the U.S. Nearly 49-million people are expected to drive this Thanksgiving holiday. The American Automobile Association, or Triple-A, said this is the most expensive Thanksgiving week average on record, with a national average of $3.63 a gallon. Air travel is
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Originally Published: 24 NOV 22 11:11 ETUpdated: 24 NOV 22 17:09 ETBy Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Al Roker missed his first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 27 years as he recovers from a health scare.The famed “Today” meteorologist recently shared that he had been hospitalized after a blood clot in his leg traveled to
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EL PASO, Texas — City of El Paso Administrative Offices are closed Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. There will be no garbage or recycling pickup as the City Landfill and Citizen Collection sites will be closed. Other closures include the El Paso Zoo, all libraries, and all recreation and senior centers. Sun Metro will be
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the First Family are volunteering with Meals on Wheels in Austin to deliver meals this Thanksgiving. Governor Abbott, First Lady Cecilia Abbott, and their daughter Audrey Abbott will be joined by Meals on Wheels Central Texas President and CEO Henry van de Putte.
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EL PASO, Texas– In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, some businesses throughout the Borderland are lending a helping hand. Jalisco Café is offering free Thanksgiving meals. That includes a full course traditional Thanksgiving meal for those who would normally not have one. It takes place today between 11 am to 4 pm at 1029 East
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EL PASO, Texas – The Sun Bowl parade started its humble beginnings on New Year’s Day in 1936 and has stood the test of time as an annual tradition here in El Paso. The Sun Bowl Association made the switch to a Thanksgiving Day celebration in 1978 and has been the tradition since. today is
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EL PASO, Texas — Eastwood High School Senior Maylee Godzisz will be representing the Borderland at the biggest parade of the year in New York City; The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Godzisz, along with many other dancers from across the country, went through a dancing boot camp this past summer to qualify to dance in
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EL PASO, Texas – It’s that time of year again when airports and highways across the country get a whole lot busier as people travel to see their families. It’s not an anomaly, it’s something we expect! On Wednesday at El Paso International Airport, just under 60 flights are scheduled to arrive, and about 55
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — A fairly new dispensary in Sunland Park will be offering free Thanksgiving Day breakfast Thursday as a way to celebrate and give back to the community. Nubes Dispensary will be serving free tamales and posole from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. while food lasts. All ages are welcome. Owners said
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EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank saw long lines the day before Thanksgiving. People waited to pick up some Thanksgiving meal essentials including fruits and vegetables. They also gave away some candy to the kids waiting in line with their parents. Staff from the Food bank told ABC-7 that they are usually busy but
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Thanksgiving is the holiday to gather with family, give thanks, and cook food with loved ones. Inflation, however, is causing problems for Americans everywhere, including here in the Borderland. The prices of everything continues to rise. For Thanksgiving foods in particular, the American Farm Bureau Federation is predicting at least a 21% jump from last
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EL PASO, Texas – The holidays are undoubtedly the busiest travel time of the year. Things like transportation delays, and traffic seems to happen to us all. With some thoughtful planning, you can ease some travel headaches when heading home for the holidays. Airport officials are saying passenger traffic for the Thanksgiving holiday through New
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