Christmas tree sales soar as people look to decorate for holiday cheer
EL PASO, Texas — Christmas tree sellers say the coronavirus pandemic is driving heavy traffic by shoppers this year and some lots are running out…
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McDonald’s Happy Meals could get more expensive next year
McDonald’s is eliminating a two-decade-old deal with its franchisees that subsidized the price of Happy Meal toys for customers. That could…
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El Pasoan claims $9 million lottery jackpot, but winner’s identity will remain a secret
EL PASO, Texas — An El Pasoan has finally stepped forward to claim a $9 million Lotto Texas jackpot from last month, but we’ll never know the…
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El Paso’s Upper Valley monolith abruptly removed by group of people who drive away with it
EL PASO, Texas — The latest mysterious metal monolith across America appeared Monday night in El Paso’s Upper Valley, but it didn’t last long.…
Continue Reading Pizza Hut is selling a triple-decker pizza box
Pizza Hut knows that a single pizza may not be enough to lure customers looking for a treat during the holidays. The pizza chain is launching a…
Continue Reading Another mysterious monolith appears – in El Paso’s Upper Valley
EL PASO, Texas — The latest mysterious metal monolith to appear across America is here in the Sun City. It was found Monday night in El Paso’s…
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Fort Bliss’ 1AD Band to give virtual holiday concert this year to bring together Borderland communities
EL PASO, Texas – The annual holiday concert performed by Fort Bliss’ 1st Armored Division Band will have a totally different look this year. The…
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Police crack down on the Grinch, capturing the hairy green guy as he tries to steal Christmas
You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. But now, no more Christmas joy can be stolen. At least not this holiday season as police agencies across America…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Las Cruces boys raising funds to buy jackets for kids in need
LAS CRUCES, NM– Alexzander Trujillo and Jaxxon Hayes are on a mission to provide winter coats for one hundred children in need this holiday season.…
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Christmas movies to be shown almost every night at El Paso County Coliseum
EL PASO, Texas – In the spirit of the holiday season, Christmas movies are being shown at the El Paso County Coliseum, pandemic style. The…
Continue Reading St. Nick may have inspired Santa, but his own story is very inspiring
Every year on December 6th, many children across Europe and the US will wake up and eagerly dash to their holiday stockings, or even their shoes, to…
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No parade, no tree lighting What does WinterFest offer this year during pandemic?
EL PASO, Texas – WinterFest, which has attracted thousands of Borderland residents and out-of-town visitors during the holiday season the past few…
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DONATE to Operation Noel: Decades of keeping Borderland children warm for winter
HOW YOU CAN HELP: Donate to Operation Noel by clicking here. EL PASO, Texas — Colder temperatures are hitting the Borderland. While many have…
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Warner Bros. to release all 2021 films on HBO Max for streaming at the same time as shown in theaters
LOS ANGELES, California — In the most seismic shift by a Hollywood studio yet during the pandemic, Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that…
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Just in time for Christmas, Jupiter and Saturn will come closer than they have since the Middle Ages
The two largest planets in our solar system are coming closer together than they have been since the Middle Ages, and it’s happening just in…
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Community Champion: San Elizario Eagles win State Cross Country Title
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas – With their 5th state cross county title since 2014 wrapped on Tuesday, it’s safe to say San Elizario has established a monopoly…
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‘Very sad decision to make’: Sun Bowl game officially cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Organizers on Tuesday officially announced that El Paso’s Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, which has been played every college football…
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‘It was inevitable’: After 110 years, Tortugas cancels annual pilgrimage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The board of directors for Los Indigenes de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the…
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Drive-in Christmas movies come to El Paso County Coliseum starting Friday
EL PASO, Texas – Christmas movies are coming to the El Paso County Coliseum, pandemic style. The Mistletoe Movies series will be held as a drive-in…
Continue Reading Sephora is opening up mini shops inside Kohl’s stores
Sephora is set to open mini shops inside Kohl’s stores, with the first 200 locations debuting in fall of 2021. It’s part of an effort to…
Continue Reading McDonald’s is giving away 10,000 free sandwiches for fans who shave their faces
Shave the date: the McDonald’s McRib is back this week and you can get a free one — if you shave your face. The fast-food chain is…
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Starbucks is giving free coffee to health care workers this month
Health care workers are getting a special treat this month. Starbucks will be giving away free cups of coffee to health care workers and first…
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Las Cruces police warn residents to be on the lookout for package stealing ‘porch pirates’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With more people than ever expected to do the bulk of their holiday shopping online this year, experts are warning that…
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Your guide to hundreds of special Cyber Monday shopping deals
If you thought Black Friday was peak deals day, think again: Cyber Monday is here, and it’s your last chance to shop the year’s best deals on…
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El Paso FBI warns of scammers offering holiday deals that are ‘too good to be true’
EL PASO, Texas – With the holiday shopping season here, shoppers across the Borderland will be going online to avoid crowds, keep safe during the…
Continue Reading Chipotle adds smoked brisket to its menu for a limited time
Chipotle is adding smoked brisket to its menu in select markets in the United States for a limited time. The Mexican food chain says its new beef…
Continue Reading $9 million jackpot-winning Lotto Texas ticket sold in El Paso
El PASO, Texas — Someone in El Paso woke up as a multi-millionaire on Sunday morning, according to Texas Lottery officials. They tweeted that a $9…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Local woman-owned business celebrating 10th anniversary with virtual Loteria party.
EL PASO, Texas– Keeping a small business alive during a pandemic is a struggle many business owners are dealing with right now. However, Viviana…
Continue Reading Catch a lunar eclipse during the full beaver moon early Monday
Take a break from online holiday shopping this weekend to enjoy the full moon and a penumbral lunar eclipse. Both events will be visible early Monday…
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Christmas movies you didn’t know were Christmas movies
There are only so many times you can watch “The Princess Switch.” And maybe you’ve seen every Christmas movie there is. But there…
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