EL PASO, Texas – The third annual El Paso Media Fest, dedicated to enriching the community through the international exposure of culture and film, happens this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Alamo Drafthouse East. Chris Hanna, owner of ZGN Productions, and Daniel Valdez, co-founder of Undergrads College Mindset Academy, have teamed up to marry the
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February 22, 2022 is a palindrome, which means the date reads the same forward and backward. This year it also falls on a Tuesday, which is now referred to as “Twosday,” and some couples are taking advantage of the special date.
Continue Reading By Lilit Marcus, CNN Carnival Cruises will be relaxing its mask rules. A release from the company indicated masks will be recommended but not required on board from sailings departing on and after March 1. “We have had a very successful restart of guest operations thanks to the support of our guests, the commitment of
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EL PASO, Texas — Approximately 100 artists from all around the world gathered in El Paso to paint the streets as part of this year’s Borderland Jam. It’s been five long years, but finally the Borderland Jam returned to El Paso over President’s day weekend. The event allows creatives to come together and paint the
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El Paso, Texas– If you watched the Super Bowl last Sunday for the commercials you may be surprised to know that one UTEP grad’s work was featured during the big game. “This was something we started working on in August for the super bowl so it’s been a long journey,” said UTEP grad Rolando Leal.
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While everyone loves their pets and the joy they bring into households, ManyPets explores the different ways each generation treats and views their pets.
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EL PASO, Texas – Two female lions at the El Paso Zoo had Covid-19 in January. According to Zoo officials, Zari and Malika have recovered. Joe Montisano says Covid is rarely fatal in animals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the virus can pass from people to animals during close contact. But the
Continue Reading By Paula Newton and Paradise Afshar, CNN Canada is easing Covid-19 testing regulations for travelers, the country’s health minister announced on Tuesday. Starting February 28, the country will no longer require PCR tests for fully vaccinated travelers and will accept rapid tests, according to Federal Minister of Health Jean-Yves Duclos’ announcement. Rapid tests may be
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EL PASO, Texas – The addition of the Eastside Sports Complex and the Paso Del Norte roundabout in downtown El Paso are part of the city leaders’ goals to enhance quality of place. The public art program is part of the Museum and Cultural Affairs Department. Currently, 28 art projects are in progress. Artwork at
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EL PASO, Texas – Sal and Maritza Soto survived the worst Covid symptoms inside their UMC hospital room, which the nurse coined, the honeymoon suite. That was November 2020. And on this Valentine’s day, they looked back on what that virus, and that stay, did to their marriage. “It made us stronger as a couple.”
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El Paso, Texas– Valentine’s day is tomorrow and today’s moment is a reminder that it’s never too late to fall in love again. Back in 2019, ABC-7’s Iris Lopez shared a Sunday Funday moment that featured Margie Cedillo ringing the cancer bell after what she hoped would be her last chemo treatment. Take a look.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas – Bad Bunny is an internationally known pop star and rapper. On February 11, he will perform at that Don Haskins Center in El Paso. According to NBC, the artist had 9.1 billion streams across the world in 2021, putting him just behind the number one most streamed artist, Taylor Swift. Bad
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ManyPets consulted pet organizations and licensed veterinarians to compile a list of 10 ways regular grooming benefits a dog’s health.
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Stacker compiled a list of 100 of the best books written by Black Americans. The list includes writing across genres and time periods.
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EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso educator is turning is his childhood dream of becoming a puppeteer into a reality. Anthony Stokes, a high school teacher at Jefferson/Silva, received a prestigious national grant from the Jim Henson Foundation, named after the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street. “If anyone knows anything about puppetry
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Cathedral swim team is once again at the top of the mountain. Wednesday in San Antonio, TX the Fighting Irish finished in first place at the TAPPS Division I state meet. It was the second straight state title victory for Cathedral. The Irish scored a total of 359 points, 46
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By JULIE WATSON Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Sesame Street theme park is set to open next month in San Diego. Officials on Wednesday announced the opening of the first Sesame Street theme park on the West Coast. It will feature Big Bird’s Beach, Oscar’s Rotten Rafts, and a Cookie-Monster Tower, among other
Continue Reading By Geneva Sands, CNN Law enforcement is on high alert ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl and remains concerned about the sustained interest that international and domestic terrorists, as well as lone offenders have in targeting mass gatherings, according to a joint threat assessment obtained by CNN. But the multiple federal, state and local agencies that
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EL PASO, Texas– Starting Wednesday, The City of El Paso Museum and Cultural Affairs and Department (MCAD) will hold multiple community meetings to seek input about a new public art piece honoring the victims of the August 3, 2019, mass shooting. The new memorial will be located at Ponder Park, just blocks away from the
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EL PASO, Texas — With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love may be in the air. Scammers, however, are hoping to take advantage not just of your emotions but your money too. The most popular according to several different agencies like the Better Business Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission and even the Federal Bureau of
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EL PASO, Texas – Commissioners Court approved a proposal presented by Commissioner David Stout that will end parking fees charged to visitors on regular weekends. Fees will still be charged on holidays and for major events. Commissioner Stout described Ascarate Park as, “El Paso’s version of Central Park.” During Monday’s regular meeting, Stout said the
Continue Reading By Christina Zdanowicz, CNN An imaginative boy who loves comic books now has a graphic novel of his own on the shelves of his local library. Dillon Helbig, 8, wrote a Christmas book and snuck it into the library’s stacks in Boise, Idaho, his family said. When a librarian saw it, the staff decided to
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YOKOTA, Japan – An Air Force family needed to raise nearly $10,000 to bring home their four-year-old Great Dane. After Henry had been passed between two other families, the Frizzell’s decided he would not need another home. Avaunte Frizzell told ABC-7, “We’re like his third family, and it’s hard on a dog too, to do
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas– Since the start of the pandemic, the Law N Paws animal shelter has seen more intake requests. This increase has led to overcrowding, hindering the shelter’s ability to take in additional abused animals. Law N Paws founder, Vanessa Acosta, said they are creating a larger sanctuary, giving more pets a second chance.
Continue Reading By Amanda Jackson, CNN A tourist in Las Vegas hit the jackpot on a slot machine last month, but he was never informed due to a malfunction in the machine, according to gaming officials. Now after an exhaustive search, the Nevada Gaming Control Board says they have identified the winner of the nearly $230,000 prize.
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EL PASO, Texas– Every Sunday you hear us say it “sponsored by Sarah Farms” but what exactly is Sarah Farms? ABC-7’s Iris Lopez and her son spent a day at the local dairy supplier to give you a behind the scenes look at the local business that helps you end your weekend on a high
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter, CNN Southwest Airlines is bringing back alcoholic beverages on flights this month after suspending their sale in March 2020. Beer, wine and hard liquor will be offered again starting on February 16, the airline said in a news release. American Airlines is the only one of the four largest US carriers that
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EL PASO, Texas — Keeping your home warm is of the utmost importance during a freeze. But what’s keeping you nice and cozy, could also create some dangerous conditions. While the El Paso Fire Department’s biggest concern as snow came down across the Borderland was car crashes on slick roads, now, “the main issue…is going
Continue Reading CNN By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Amazon is raising the price of its annual Prime subscriptions from $119 to $139 per year in the United States, the company announced along with its earnings report Thursday. The price of a monthly subscription will also increase from $12.99 to $14.99. The company said it is increasing the
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EL PASO, Texas – A look across the Borderland as snow blankets the region. Submit your photos or video through kvia.com/share.
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