No plans this Halloween? Last chance to scream at Forbidden Acres
Forbidden Acres closes out their 2025 haunt season this weekend, it’s the last chance to get your spook on this year. The family-owned business has…
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El Paso Halloween Carnivals happening Thursday, Friday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The city is putting on its annual Halloween Carnivals at recreation and community centers Thursday and Friday. The…
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Dangers to know before Halloween trick-or-treating
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind parents of how to keep children safe during trick-or-treating this Halloween. Sheriff Oscar…
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Boo at the Zoo brings spooky fun to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Saturday and Sunday El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens invites families to Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween-themed event…
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Doppler Dave reports from the Beth El Bible Church Pumpkin Patch
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Chief Meteorologist Doppler Dave Speelman brought you your weather forecast from the Beth El Bible Church’s pumpkin…
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Wet N’ Wild to host first ever haunted scaregrounds
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA)- While summer may have come to an end, Wet N’ Wild has announced its first ever Haunted Scaregrounds coming this fall. The…
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What to know ahead of the Labor Day Weekend travel surge
Before you head out to the airport for Labor Day Weekend travel, ABC-7 has tips from experts on how to make it the smoothest experience. ABC-7 spoke…
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Going camping this Labor Day Weekend? Tips on how to prepare and stay safe
Camping on Labor Day Weekend can be a great way to end the summer. But before you go, make sure to plan head and pack properly. ABC-7 spoke to a…
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Ft. Bliss commemorates 4th of July Salute to the Nation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members at Fort Bliss commemorated the Declaration of Independence Friday morning at Memorial Circle. The 1st…
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Clean-up event for 4th of July left-over trash
An El Paso County Commissioner wants to remind residents to not leave trash behind after 4th of July events, and to enjoy them responsibly. Jackie…
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July 4th fireworks shows, parades, festivities
You might not be allowed to pop your own fireworks in the city but there are plenty of places across El Paso County where you can enjoy spectacular…
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Handling fireworks safely this 4th of July
Before you buy some fireworks to pop this 4th of July, El Pasoans should know that it is illegal to sell, use or possess fireworks in the City of El…
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Avoid grill fires, injuries during your July 4th barbecue
Before you light up your grill this 4th of July, ABC-7 spoke to the Sunland Park Fire Department for important safety tips to avoid any fires or…
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Safe Streets Operation coordinated law enforcement response for July 4th
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Independence Day weekend, many will likely take to the parks and streets around the county to celebrate. But making…
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Keeping pets anxiety-free, safe at home on 4th of July
Before heading out for some fun and fireworks this 4th of July, make sure to keep your pets safe indoors to prevent them from suffering with anxiety…
Continue Reading Otero County fireworks restrictions lift ahead of 4th of July
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Otero County residents can now light up their 4th of July plans. The county’s Office of Emergency Services announced…
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Celebrating Juneteenth in the borderland
Juneteenth — also known as freedom day and emancipation day — commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19th, 1865. With a predominant…
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How father figures impact a child’s life
Dads may seem like they have it all together, but some say fatherhood isn’t talked about enough like motherhood is. ABC-7 spoke with the El Paso…
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El Pasoans remember fallen heroes this Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community is marking another Memorial Day by remembering those fallen heroes who have served the country for…
Continue Reading “A Flower on Every Grave” Memorial Day event at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
This Memorial Day, one organization is hosting a “Flower On Every Grave” at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, to honor each and every life lost…
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Preparing a safe roadtrip for Memorial Day Weekend
The travel rush for Memorial Day begins, and if you plan on getting to your destination by car, ABC-7 and The Texas Department of Transportation have…
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City, County leaders address DWI cases ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Watch the news conference below: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the increasing number of DWIs reported, community leaders are coming together to…
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‘I knew I wanted to be a mom’: Woman struggles to become a mother after multiple miscarriages
Being a mom can be tough, and so is the struggle to become one. ABC-7 sat down with a woman who as much as she wanted to become a mother, faced…
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A Mother's Day jewelry gift guide: Thoughtful gifts as unique as mom
VRAI says that while no single gift can ever capture everything mother figures do, jewelry offers a timeless way to honor their impact and celebrate…
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Mother’s Day flower prices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With the recent tariffs going into effect, your Mother’s Day plans could be impacted. ABC-7’s Tyaun Marshburn explores the…
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How countries around the world celebrate Mother’s Day
In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed a bill that designated the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, a holiday that was intended to celebrate…
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4 great Mother’s Day wine gifts for 2025
Mother’s Day is the perfect occasion to show appreciation for the incredible moms in our lives, and what better way to celebrate than with a…
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Celebrity moms who have raised celebrity kids
With Mother’s Day in sight, many are likely reflecting on the ways they are thankful for the impact their mothers have had on their…
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Meanings behind 10 of the most popular flowers in the world
The Victorian era is famously regarded as a period of restraint—restraint in clothing, social norms, emotional behavior, communication … the list…
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12 animals that have been observed adopting animals from other species
As the duckling in Dr. Seuss’ “Are You My Mother?” knows all too well, cross-species animal adoption is…
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