Need something last minute? Here’s what is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
The biggest question this time of year is wondering where you can get a last-minute gift or recipe ingredient during the holidays. This year, most…
Continue ReadingLifestyle
Expert offers tips on how El Pasoans can say ‘no’ to holiday gatherings to reduce virus spread
EL PASO, Texas — The holidays are here and normally marks a time to celebrate by gathering with family and friends. However, this year is different…
Continue Reading
New Mexico’s governor reveals virus poses no threat to Santa, says he’s immune to Covid-19
SANTA FE, New Mexico — It’s official, at least according to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham: Santa Claus and his reindeer are…
Continue Reading
KFC launches game console that keeps your chicken warm
Fast-food chain KFC has launched a new Intel-powered games console that comes with a built-in “chicken chamber” to keep your snacks warm.…
Continue Reading
El Paso Catholic Diocese allowing limited in-person masses at churches for Christmas Eve & Day
El Paso, Texas — The Diocese of El Paso announced Tuesday that Catholic churches in El Paso County would be allowed to open for Christmas Eve and…
Continue Reading
Burger King is giving away free dollars to spend on its new $1 menu
Burger King is adding a new dollar menu, bucking the trend of fast food chains pushing customers to more expensive items as food and labor costs…
Continue Reading
WATCH: Video shows the ‘Christmas Star’ as Jupiter, Saturn come closest they have in centuries
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…
Continue Reading
Millions of packages might not arrive in time for Christmas because of crisis at the U.S. Postal Service
WASHINGTON, DC — An unprecedented volume of packages being shipped for the Christmas season is paralyzing the U.S. Postal Service, leading managers…
Continue Reading
Walmart one-ups Amazon: You don’t need to leave home to return packages for free
Walmart is attempting to solve one of the biggest pain-points of online shopping — the dreaded return — with a new service. The retailer…
Continue Reading
El Paso Catholic Diocese moves toward allowing in-person Mass for Christmas mas Eve
EL PASO, Texas – After seeing a recent decline in Covid-19 cases in El Paso County, the El Paso Catholic Diocese is moving ahead to possibly allow…
Continue Reading
Sunday Funday Moment: The battle for the most ‘Lit’ house in El Paso’s Golden Hill neighborhood
EL PASO, Texas– The residents of Golden Hill are their christmas decorating to a whole other level. Eleven residents in the Golden Hill…
Continue Reading
Spectacular Christmas lights display in Las Cruces honors those who have battled cancer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Giron family in Las Cruces’ Mesilla Park neighborhood knows how to do up Christmas. With over 130 inflatable…
Continue Reading
Ursid meteor shower peaks this week around winter solstice
Keep your eyes on the early morning skies for the oft-neglected Ursid meteor shower on December 22, on the heels of the winter solstice. This small…
Continue Reading You can do this total-body workout anywhere — no equipment needed
During the holidays, people are much more prone to sedentary behavior — like eating, sleeping or watching TV — to manage their stress,…
Continue Reading
El Paso County Coliseum hosts drive-thru Winter Wonderland event
EL PASO, Texas – Tired of being cooped up during the pandemic and want to grab some holiday spirit in a safe way? The El Paso Sports Commission and…
Continue Reading
El Paso modern dance company to stage virtual, global performance online
EL PASO, Texas — Dancers from El Paso and across the globe are uniting for a performance that promises to be eye-opening not just for its style, but…
Continue Reading A festive poem to celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
The pandemic may have paused your traditional in-person holiday parties and white elephant gift exchanges, but it doesn’t mean you can’t…
Continue Reading Sony pulls bug-ridden Cyberpunk 2077 from the PlayStation Store
Sony has pulled Cyberpunk 2077, the most anticipated game of the year, from its PlayStation Store and is offering refunds to customers. Sony…
Continue Reading HBO Max coming to Roku devices after deal reached
Christmas came early for Roku users. WarnerMedia reached a deal with Roku on Wednesday that brings HBO Max, the company’s nascent streaming…
Continue Reading Time is running out to get gifts delivered on time
It’s about to get much more difficult and more expensive to get packages delivered by Christmas. FedEx, United Parcel Service and the US Postal…
Continue Reading 10 outdoor game ideas for the whole family
After months stuck at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, minimal in-person school, few playdates and lots of extra energy, Dan DeJager’s two…
Continue Reading
Santa declared ‘essential’ by El Paso County Commissioners, clears way for Christmas gift deliveries
Loved this moment from El Paso County’s Commissioners Court meeting. They voted unanimously to declare Santa Claus as essential so he can deliver…
Continue Reading
El Paso International Airport getting new non-stop Frontier service to Las Vegas
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso is getting some new non-stop flights to Las Vegas. On Tuesday, the city of El Paso and Frontier Airlines announced flights…
Continue Reading
A company is offering football fans a chance to win $500 while eating and watching football
Football fans, get ready to win a dream job like no other. Pickwise, a sports betting site, is offering three fans a chance to become the…
Continue Reading
Sunday Funday Moment: Giftgoat lets you send special handwritten greeting cards
PHOENIX, AZ– A few startup developers decided to create a new way for people to send cards and gifts to loved ones during a time when people are…
Continue Reading
The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks Sunday and Monday
The Geminid meteor shower is one of the most active and dependable displays of the year, according to the American Meteor Society. This year, the…
Continue Reading
Christmas lights at Ascarate Lake are underway with drive-thru only event this year through Jan. 6
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso County Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Lights on the Lake holiday event has a different look this year. The…
Continue Reading
WATCH: El Paso celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with virtual mass during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso celebrated the Mass of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, honoring the Virgin Mary, on…
Continue Reading
Ben & Jerry’s creates Colin Kaepernick-inspired ice cream flavor
Sidelined NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is getting his own ice cream flavor courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s. The progressive ice cream brand…
Continue Reading