Community Champions: Basketball coach from El Paso eyeing state championship
AUSTIN, Texas – Nothing has ever come easy for Robert Lucero. From his early days playing basketball in El Paso, to his journey as a coach. Lucero is…
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El Paso’s Disney Store at Cielo Vista Mall among 60 U.S. stores closing
UPDATE, March 11: EL PASO, Texas — On its website, Disney now indicates that the El Paso Disney Store located in the Cielo Vista Mall…
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El Paso Zoo celebrates Spring Break beginning March 13
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Zoo will be open from Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 21 for Spring Break 2021. Normal hours of operation are…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time is coming up — here’s how you can prepare now
In the fall, waking up to realize Daylight Saving Time ended overnight might feel great — especially when you get that extra hour of sleep. In the…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso mom follows passion to create business despite pandemic
El Paso, Texas– This past year we’ve shared unfortunate stories of people losing their jobs as a result of the pandemic. Today we share a story of…
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Are you eligible for the FCC’s emergency internet discount program? Here’s how to find out
More help is coming soon for the millions of Americans struggling to afford high-speed internet at home, which has become essential for school, work…
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Albertsons reverses policy, will still require masks for Texas store customers
UPDATE, March 5: Albertsons changed course on Friday, saying it would now continue to mandate masks for customers in its Texas grocery stores when a…
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California to allow Major League Baseball, Disneyland, live shows to resume at reduced capacity on April 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials will allow people to attend Major League Baseball games and other outdoor sporting events, go to…
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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino reopens casino portion of venue; no horse racing
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — After shutting down last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic, officials at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino…
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El Paso infectious disease doctor offers tips to stay safe at youth sporting events
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been nearly a month since independent, outdoor youth sports were allowed to return in El Paso. Some parents are…
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New Mexico to allow fans at high school sporting events
SANTA FE, New Mexico —The New Mexico Public Education Department announced Thursday evening that fans will be allowed at high school sporting…
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El Paso Catholic church capacity limits, mask requirement to remain despite Texas changes
EL PASO, Texas — The Catholic diocese of El Paso announced Wednesday that it will continue restrictions at churches on the number of people allowed…
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MLB delays start of El Paso Chihuahuas season until May
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Chihuahuas will have to wait a little while longer for Opening Day. Chihuahuas were originally planning their home…
Continue Reading Texas theater chain Alamo Drafthouse files bankruptcy; El Paso locations not among those closing
AUSTIN, Texas — Alamo Drafthouse, the movie theater chain beloved by fans for its boozy milkshakes, theme nights and strict no-talking rules,…
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Reese’s is launching a peanut butter cup without any chocolate
Peanut butter purists called and Reese’s answered. Reese’s latest iteration of its wildly popular peanut butter cup will be all peanut…
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McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Burger King heat up chicken sandwich wars
January was huge for the fried chicken sandwich wars, but February was somehow even bigger. This month, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Burger King and…
Continue Reading Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head are going gender neutral
Hasbro is dropping the honorific “mister” from “Mr. Potato Head,” renaming the shapeshifting plastic spud to the…
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Indoor dining to cease in Dona Ana County as it moves backward on state virus scale
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dona Ana County is now facing stricter restrictions due to the coronavirus. The county is now in the red on New Mexico’s…
Continue Reading Dunkin’ is now selling avocado toast
Dunkin’ Donuts is certainly appeasing avocado-craving millennials with its new menu item. Beginning Wednesday, the chain has added avocado…
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Community Champions: Cathedral swim team reclaims state title
EL PASO, Texas – The Cathedral swim team is back on top. On February 10, Cathedral finished first at the TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and…
Continue Reading Talking on the phone for 10 minutes could make you feel less lonely, study says
Talking to someone on the phone for 10 minutes multiple times a week — if you’re in control of the conversation — can decrease…
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It’s National Margarita Day – in honor of the drink many say was invented in Juarez
EL PASO, Texas — Jimmy Buffett once famously said: “If life gives you limes, make margaritas.” It’s National Margarita Day! The lime flavored…
Continue Reading A website is offering to pay you $2k to sleep for research
This could literally be a dream job — making money by sleeping, including a night in a five-star resort. Sleepstandards.com, a website that…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Pasoans answer 3-year-old Aiyanna’s Valentine’s Day wish
EL PASO, Texas– A few weeks ago ABC-7’s Iris Lopez shared a story about one El Paso mom’s request for Valentine cards to help cheer up her…
Continue Reading McDonald’s hoodies and Dunkin’ robes: Why fast food chains want to sell you clothing
Fast food wants to be a force in fast fashion. McDonald’s latest non-edible creation is a hoodie, timed to coincide with the launch of its new…
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NM Racing Commission votes to cancel racing season at Sunland Park Racetrack; no Sunland Derby
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — For the second straight year there will not be a Sunland Derby at the Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. On Thursday,…
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El Paso County to hold registration for youth sports
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Parks and Recreation have officially announced registration for the spring season of youth sports will take place…
Continue Reading El Paso Chihuahuas unveil 2021 baseball schedule as part of revamped minor leagues
EL PASO, Texas — Baseball’s minor league teams, including the El Paso Chihuahuas, will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off…
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Experts say El Pasoans applying for rental assistance should avoid these 6 mistakes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local organizations providing mortgage, rent and utility assistance are facing overwhelming demand. Representatives say part…
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WATCH: Ash Wednesday Mass at El Paso’s St. Patrick Cathedral
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Catholic Diocese Bishop Mark Seitz presided over a pandemic-aware Ash Wednesday service at St. Patrick Cathedral, with…
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