50 cute baby names with holiday meanings
Stacker compiled a list of 50 baby names with holiday meanings.
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Former west El Paso bowling alley reopens as rec center with bowling & much more
EL PASO, Texas — After being out of business for four and a half years, a former west El Paso bowling alley is getting new life as a recreation center venue featuring 14 lanes of bowling and much more. The building that used to house Fiesta Lanes before closed its doors in 2017 has been brought
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When and where to look to see the North Taurid meteor shower tonight
By Sherry Liang, CNN If you missed the peak of South Taurids last week, the North Taurid meteor shower will shine this Thursday and Friday, potentially producing a few of its signature fireballs. The Taurids bring slow and steady streams from September to December. The peaks aren’t as eventful and defined as some other meteor
Continue Reading Where America’s service members can find freebies and meals this Veterans Day
By Noah Sheidlower and Radhika Marya, CNN This Veterans Day, restaurants, businesses and entertainment venues are offering freebies and deals for America’s active military personnel and veterans. Although many of these deals are available only on-site, there are a handful valid online this year and others that can be saved and used at a later
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Week 11 sweet play of the week: Elijah Uribe & Adrian Lopez, Eastlake Falcons
EL PASO, Texas – It was the final Sweet Play of the Week presentation of the season. The honor for week 11 went to Elijah Uribe, Adrian Lopez and the Eastlake Falcons. In the game against Coronado, Eastlake running back Uribe threw a bomb of a pass to Lopez in the back of the end
Continue Reading This technique can help you lose weight healthily
By Lisa Drayer, CNN As a nutrition professional, I have always believed that you can eat intuitively. That means you can listen to your internal hunger and fullness cues, while still aiming to lose weight. The two ideas aren’t mutually exclusive in my mind, and I have often seen that successfully play out with my
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Sunday Funday Moment: Southern Maid Donuts closes after 20 years of business
El Paso, Texas– Southern Maid Donuts was known for its delicious deserts and food but it was the welcoming environment that kept locals coming back for more, but after 20 years of being in business the El Paso staple has closed their doors for good. Richard Smith, General Manager for Southern Maid Donuts in El
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Free holiday movies return to El Paso’s Plaza Theatre for WinterFest
EL PASO, Texas — This holiday season you’ll have the opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit as eleven holiday movies will be shown for free at the Plaza Theatre during the sixth annual Winterfest in downtown El Paso. The Nightmare Before Christmas, Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, Die Hard , Frozen, and The Polar Express are among this year’s movie
Continue Reading Sleep with your pet? How that may affect you (and your pet)
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN In the quest for better sleep, people often ask if they should share their bed with a pet. Before we get to that, let’s take a moment to ponder the flip side: Is sleeping with you good for your pet? “I love that we’re reversing the question,” said Dr. Dana Varble,
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Highest-rated yoga experiences across the country
Sunday Citizen compiled a list of the best yoga experiences across the country based on ratings and reviews data from Tripadvisor.
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El Paso Sleep Center offers tips to prepare for the end of Daylight Saving Time
EL PASO, Texas — Some good news if you’ve been feeling a little tired this week. In just a few days, Daylight Saving Time will come to an end giving you an extra hour to catch some sleep. Dr. Gonzalo Diaz of the El Paso Sleep Center said the winter is busy time for him.
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Week 10 sweet play of the week: Dallas Boyd & the Las Cruces Bulldawgs
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The winner of the sweet play of the week for week 10 went to the Las Cruces Bulldawgs. The winning play was a quarterback keeper by Dallas Boyd. As winners of the sweet play, the entire Las Cruces football team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of Albertsons.
Continue Reading Frontier Airlines now offers non-stop flights to Orlando from El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Frontier Airlines just made it quicker for El Pasoans to go to Disney World or Universal Orlando as it’s now offering non-stop flights from El Paso to Orlando. The new year-round service will be available three days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. On Wednesday, Frontier Airlines held a ribbon-cutting
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How to enjoy working out if you hate exercise
By Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN When my junior year of high school ended, I rejoiced. That meant the end of mandatory gym class. Not gifted athletically, I hated everything about sports and exercise — the sweat, the hammering heart, the requirement to learn activities I had no interest in, like archery and square dancing. At
Continue Reading Here’s what this year’s Starbucks holiday cups look like
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business It wouldn’t officially be the holiday season without Starbucks’ festive cups. And this year, they’re merrier than ever. Beginning Thursday, customers will have their hot drinks served in one of four new festive cups that are “wrapped up like gifts for the holidays,” according to a press release. This year’s
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Why is the Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico?
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Contrary to popular opinion, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not Mexico’s version of Halloween – there is no trick or treating. It is actually the day when families visit their loved ones’ graves honoring the departed. It is the traditional way that the living ask the
Continue Reading Astronauts have a taco taste test using first chile peppers grown in space
By Ashley Strickland, CNN It’s the space taco party of your dreams. The International Space Station hosted a taco bash for astronauts on Friday as they celebrated the harvest of the first chile peppers grown in space. The crew finally had a chance to taste test the peppers after initially kicking off the plant experiment
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Mariah Carey partners with El Paso’s Khalid on Christmas single
EL PASO, Texas — Now that Mariah Carey has officially declared it to be the start of the Christmas season, what better time for her to announce her latest holiday project? For the second year in a row, the Queen of Christmas will have her own Apple TV+ special. Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues will debut in December and will feature
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WATCH: Bishop Seitz celebrates All Souls Day Mass at Mt. Carmel Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz celebrated the Mass for All Souls Day on Tuesday at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. All Souls Day is a day of remembrance and prayer for those who have passed. For many faithful in the Borderland, it is a day of great tradition where they visit the
Continue Reading Chipotle is testing a new chicken recipe for the first time in its 28-year history
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Chipotle is testing pollo asado in two US cities, marking the first time in nearly 30 years the chain has experimented with a new chicken recipe. The limited-time offering launched Tuesday in 95 restaurants across Cincinnati, Ohio, and Sacramento, California. In a statement, Chipotle said the chicken is seasoned with
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El Paso senior centers return to daily operation with full activities
EL PASO, Texas — After a long wait through the pandemic, and additional waiting time as a battle was fought with the city about reopening senior centers, Monday was first day El Paso senior centers reopened full time. Going forward, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, anyone aged 60 years and older
Continue Reading The house from ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ is for sale — if you have the guts to buy it
Alaa Elassar, CNN If you’re a fan of horror movies and looking to buy a new home, come to Freddy! The house featured in Wes Craven’s 1984 horror flick “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is for sale — and it’s a dream. Built in 1919, the Dutch Colonial features three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool
Continue Reading All Saints’ Day: The history and traditions behind the holiday
By Ashley Novak, CNN Every year on November 1, many Roman Catholics and other Christians around the world observe All Saints Day, which honors all saints of the church deemed to have attained heaven. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, All Saints Day is observed on the first Sunday after Pentecost. Here’s a look at the
Continue Reading Diwali explored in 20 stunning images
Diwali marks a new year and the triumph of good over evil. Stacker compiled 20 images to explain the nuanced traditions and histories of this festival of lights.
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Things to consider when adopting a pet
ManyPets compiled a list of nine things to consider when adopting a pet using information from various animal organizations.
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20 celebrations this holiday season besides Christmas
Stacker compiled a list of fall and winter holidays celebrated all over the world, including religious festivals, ceremonies honoring the change of seasons, and secular events.
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Sunday Funday Moment: Vicencio’s Ice Distributor brings snow party tradition back to the borderland
El Paso, Texas– With the holiday’s quickly approaching, Vicencio’s Ice Distributors is bringing back a tradition they put on hold for the past 15 years. Snow parties! “I mean this is like a real life fantasy really this is like a daydream or maybe even a dream itself,” said 10-year-old Alessandra Vicencio who enjoyed the
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City of El Paso hosting free Halloween carnivals, offers safety tips
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host free Halloween Carnivals at numerous recreation centers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The free and fun events for kids will feature jumping balloons, carnival games, interactive games, candy and trick-or-treating. Parents are encouraged to bring their children dressed in their costumes to participate
Continue Reading Spooky movies to get you in the Halloween spirit
By Chloe Melas What better way to get in the spooky spirit than curl up and watch some scary flicks. From the creepy crawly to family classics, we’ve got you covered this Halloween. “Hocus Pocus” The Sanderson Sisters are the perfect witches to get you ready for Halloween. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy
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ABC-7 GMEP Weekend anchors dance for charity
EL PASO, Texas — You might be used to watching ABC-7’s Dylan McKim and Rachel Phillips on GMEP Weekend, but now you can also catch them dancing. On Dec. 11 the pair will be putting on their tap shoes at Grace Gardens to benefit kids as part of Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Annual Dance for
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