City challenges El Pasoans to help lower recycling contamination rate by 2023
EL PASO, Texas — Are you recycling? If so, are you sure you’re doing it correctly? The answer might surprise you. The City of El Paso’s…
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Farmers look forward to return of Hatch Chile Festival for Labor Day weekend
HATCH, New Mexico – After pandemic restrictions discouraged travel and canceled the Hatch Chile Festival in 2020, farmers are praying that their…
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$1 million Powerball winning ticket sold in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Lottery is asking Powerball players to check their tickets to see if they are a $1 million winner, ABC…
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Sunday Funday Moment: After losing her dad to COVID, El Paso teen shares coming out story to prove that love always wins
EL PASO, Texas– EP Sun City Pride wrapped up their Summer of Pride festivities with a parade in Downtown El Paso to celebrate inclusivity for all,…
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Sun Metro says no Sunday bus service due to lack of bus drivers
EL PASO, Texas — A shortage of bus drivers at Sun Metro is preventing the public transit agency from bringing back Sunday service. Sunday bus…
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At least it’s International Dog Day
By Chloe Melas, CNN Who doesn’t love an excuse to celebrate our furry four-legged friends? Thursday marks International Dog Day, first…
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El Paso Playhouse returns with ‘Women in Jeopardy!’
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Playhouse is back with a production of “Women in Jeopardy!,” a comedy about two friends convinced their friends new…
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Growing weeds in your El Paso yard? Here’s how long you have to clean up before getting into trouble
EL PASO, Texas — Recent monsoon rains have turned our normally brown landscape into a flourishing, lush environment. While many of us are enjoying…
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El Paso’s Cleveland Square Park to host Juan Gabriel tribute concert
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a free live music event that includes a tribute to the late Mexican…
Continue Reading Krispy Kreme is sweetening its free doughnut promotion for vaccinated people
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Krispy Kreme is doubling down on its popular free doughnut promotion for customers vaccinated against Covid-19.…
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Greenery in the Franklin Mountains leads to an earlier than normal allergy season
EL PASO, Texas — The Franklin Mountains, a key landmark in El Paso, are greener than ever due to recent rains. Many locals have said they’ve never…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso barber offers sensory friendly services for children with autism
El Paso, Texas– For young kids, getting a haircut usually isn’t that difficult, however for children that are in the autism spectrum it can become a…
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West El Paso’s Aceitunas Beer Garden sold to new owners after 36 years
EL PASO, Texas — After 36 years of operation, there will be new owners at a west El Paso bar and entertainment favorite. Paul Rakowitz and Alton Poe…
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Roddenberry Planetarium carries on legacy of Star Trek creator born in El Paso 100 years ago
EL PASO, Texas — “Space. The final frontier.” Those words are heard at the beginning of every episode of Star Trek, the original TV series. The man…
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AT&T workers build real basketball court for little El Paso boy spotted with makeshift hoop
EL PASO, Texas — A group of AT&T workers were so moved by a little El Paso boy’s love for basketball that they decided to build him a basketball…
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El Paso’s Freakazoid Robots Festival canceled due to Covid concerns
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners and the El Paso City-County Health Authority have decided that the Freakazoid Robots Festival…
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New vegan eating option opens for downtown El Paso lunch crowd
EL PASO, Texas — A new vegan restaurant in downtown El Paso is weathering the economic storm caused by Covid-19 and welcoming customers through its…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Award-winning twin musicians play special piano recital
EL PASO, Texas– Two El Paso twins are putting their piano skills to the test with a unique concert that you have the chance at watching later this…
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El Paso hockey team is born from blind child’s curiosity & fearless coach
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Mooses are a blind inline hockey team that is ready to take the sport to a whole new level. The Mooses started nine…
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Texas-native Patrick Mahomes misses Whataburger so much, he’s bringing it to Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — One of the things Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes longed for after moving from his native Texas to KC was…
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Perseid meteor showers are set to be a showstopper celestial event
By Megan Marples and Ashley Strickland, CNN The Perseid meteor shower will grace the summer skies in mid-August as one of the biggest showers of the…
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Valentina hot sauce in short supply in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — A community favorite, Valentina hot sauce, has become harder to find in El Paso area stores. You may have…
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Feria Juarez 2021 postponed due to Covid concerns
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Feria Juarez 2021 has been postponed. The event was set to start Thursday and run through Aug. 29.According…
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El Paso food ‘mega-pantries’ to reduce hours; northeast site closed
By Danielle Prokop, El Paso Matters El PASO, Texas — One of El Paso’s largest food distribution sites will close and others will reduce hours…
Continue Reading Watch LIVE: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is busiest in years despite Covid threat
STURGIS, South Dakota — Law enforcement officials say the first few days of this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally have been among the busiest…
Continue Reading New Orleans Jazz Fest cancels 2021 event due to Covid-19
By Kay Jones, Gregory Lemos and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Rising cases of Covid-19 in Louisiana have led to the cancellation of the New Orleans Jazz…
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ABC-7’s Humane Society Telethon raises over $95k
CLICK HERE TO DONATE EL PASO, Texas — Borderland residents once again showed their generosity by showering the Humane Society of El Paso with…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Sarah Farms surprises El Paso boy featured on SportsCenter with free milk for a year
El Paso, Texas– One El Paso boy became a viral sensation after pulling a double play during a championship baseball game this past June. “So when…
Continue Reading Ikea loyal customers can now win a candle that smells like its famous meatballs
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Ikea is famous for the Swedish meatballs served at its stores’ cafeterias. Now, it’s turning those…
Continue Reading These top US chains are reinstating their mask requirements
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business Top US retail and food chains have updated their mask policies since the US Centers for Disease Control and…
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