Here are the fast food winners and losers for breakfast
The morning routine has been obliterated because of coronavirus. That has dragged down breakfast sales at major fast food restaurants, which was a…
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National Pickle Day: 5 facts that make pickles a big dill
Dill, sweet, spears, bread and butter, chips…you name it, there’s a pickle for everybody. Regardless of your pickled preferences,…
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Las Cruces closing parks, rec facilities, limiting library service to deal with virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The city of Las Cruces is closing all parks, recreation programs and recreation facilities as part of its response to Gov.…
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Las Cruces Catholic Diocese limits mass attendance to 25% of capacity
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Starting Monday, parishes in the Las Cruces Catholic Diocese will limit their maximum occupancy for Mass to 25 percent or…
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Texas opens largest indoor water park in U.S. during pandemic
ROUND ROCK, Texas (KTVT) — It’s been five years in the making and despite breaking Covid-19 records, the largest indoor water park resort in…
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Community Champion: El Pasoan Greg Long finding success on Purdue football team
EL PASO, Texas — Greg Long’s football journey has had its share of ups and downs. But through it all, Long continues to find success. His latest…
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Veterans served to protect our country: Here’s where they can get served with deals and freebies today
(Editor’s note: This is a national list, due to pandemic restrictions in El Paso County, items such as dine-in offers and haircut deals may not be…
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Hit hard by the pandemic? El Paso groups planning to give out Thanksgiving meals
EL Paso, Texas – Several organizations are planning to give out turkeys and Thanksgiving meals to help the less fortunate in the Borderland this…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese extends suspension of public Masses, church closures due to virus surge
UPDATE, Nov. 9: The Catholic Diocese of El Paso on Monday said it was extending the closure of church parishes in El Paso County until further…
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Socially-distanced Santa taking appointments with children in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The pandemic can’t stop Christmas. Socially distant Santa arrived at Cabela’s in west El Paso on Saturday, long before most of the…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Newborns get special holiday outfits, hats from Borderland hospital group
El PASO, Texas – A group of local hospitals is trying to get into the holiday spirit. Both Las Palmas Medical Center and Del Sol Medical Center are…
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Sunday Funday Moment: GoFundMe raises over 5K for El Paso grocery store employee
EL PASO, Texas– Back in October Mara Huerta shared a post on Facebook describing her encounter with an 80-year-old grocery store employee. Within…
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Day of the Dead has everything to do with the afterlife, love and those colorful skulls you’ve seen around
Families are spreading bulks of marigold petals, lighting up candles for their loved ones and some are even wearing colorful skull makeup. It’s…
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Candy corn or no candy corn? Question divided nation for Halloween
WASHINGTON, D.C. – It’s that time of year when everyone has strong opinions. About the upcoming presidential election? Na. The pandemic? Not so…
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It’s time to fall back: Time change occurs this weekend
EL PASO, Texas — It’s time for a change for most of the United States, including here in the Borderland. The clock is running out once…
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Community Champion: El Paso 12-year-old shares knowledge of sports through podcast
EL PASO, Texas — Lane Frank is an expert when it comes to sports, and he’s only 12-years-old. Frank just doesn’t like watching sports and learning…
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El Paso psychologist offers tips for celebrating Halloween safely during the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As coronavirus cases surge in El Paso, Halloween won’t look like it used to. Dr. Melanie Longhurst, an El Paso psychologist…
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Allen Theatres going into ‘hibernation’, southern New Mexico layoffs to affect 450 employees
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Since 1912, Allen Theatres has been entertaining crowds across southern New Mexico. But now, all that is being put on hold…
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UTEP football game postponed after North Texas expressed concern about Covid surge in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s home football game against North Texas on Saturday has been postponed. UTEP Athletic Director Jim Senter confirmed to…
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Popular arcade bar Rubiks decides to temporarily close amid El Paso’s virus spike
EL PASO, Texas — For five years, Rubiks Arcade Bar has been a destination for those seeking a blast from the past. The bar and restaurant features…
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Fred Loya family cancels El Paso Christmas Lights Show due to pandemic concerns
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a Christmas spectacle that draws tens of thousands over the holiday season to the upscale Los Paseos neighborhood in east El…
Continue Reading Mookie Betts earned everyone in America a free Taco Bell taco when he stole a base in the World Series
Mookie Betts did it all for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night in a Game 1 World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, including winning free…
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El Paso’s Day of Dead celebration going virtual because of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso’s Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration is going virtual this year because of the pandemic.…
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Tacotote closes original El Paso location, but seeking new location in Sun City
EL PASO, Texas – Tacotote has closed its first El Paso location and is looking for its next location for its newest restaurant. Tacotote closed its…
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Coveted collection of choice bourbon up for auction to benefit El Paso food bank
EL Paso, Texas — Bourbon lovers in the Borderland, listen up. WB Liquors and Wine is holding an online auction for a flight of the highly coveted…
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Community Champions: EPCC Philosophy Club recognized for philanthropic work
EL PASO, Texas — Face masks and philosophy. That might not seem like a combo that naturally fits. But for members of El Paso Community College’s…
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El Paso great-grandma celebrates 100th birthday with parade
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso great-grandmother didn’t let the pandemic stop her centennial birthday party. “She woke up this morning and said, ‘Did I…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Mentalist, Brett Barry, wants to read your mind all for a good cause
EL PASO, Texas– Imagine someone reading your mind…through Zoom. It’s possible, and you can be a part of the mind reading entertainment, and the…
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‘Stand With Estela’ drive-thru health fair set for Oct. 24 in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The “Stand with Estela Fund” headed by Estela Casas, is sponsoring a drive-through health fair; 500 adults can…
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Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart says it will spread out its traditional one-day Black Friday deals over three weekends in November in an effort to…
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