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Mardi Gras- Fat Tuesday Block Party at Union Plaza! Win Tickets With Patty Campos

Patty Campos — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 23:26:16 +0000

It’s ON next Tuesday! February 12th…..Mardi Gras! fat Tuesday! I have tickets to give away! Tune in and win! Come join Me and Scott Ronson of our brother station KLAQ as we broadcast LIVE for Fat Tuesday! Downtown El Paso at Union Plaza!Come in Mardi gras attire and party! Between 2pm-7pm, 25 best dressed guys [...]

World Cancer Day! Show Support!

Patty Campos — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:32:20 +0000

Today is World Cancer Day! Change your profile picture on Facebook to show support! Let’s show support for a few hours and change our Facebook profile pictures to this “Think Orange” support photo! Find a cure!

Martin Luther King and 10 Other Famous 'Juniors'

Danny Groner — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:00:49 +0000

Today people will stop and reflect about the legacy of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. — one of a number of famous people who made marks of their own despite having names that ended with "Junior." Dr. King's father was also a minister who inspired many followers, but obviously his son reached even greater heights. Here's a look back at ten other famous Juniors.

El Paso Closures For MLK Day

Patty Campos — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:04:09 +0000

Monday January, 31 is Martin Luther King Day. Here is a list of local closures. CLOSED Public libraries City Hall Fort Bliss offices. Freedom Crossing and Commissary will be on reduced hours. EPCC Texas Department of Transportation offices Post offices OPEN El Paso Zoo Sun Metro on regular schedule

Have You Taken Your Christmas Tree Down Yet?

Tricia — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:14:09 +0000

Most of you know that while Ryan was being deployed to Iraq for the last 8 years, I kept my Christmas tree up because he wasn’t in town for the holidays for a couple of those deployments. He’s not going to be deployed anymore, but my tree is still up! What about yours?I’ve asked four [...]

No DUI El Paso- Designated Drivers on New Year's Eve

Patty Campos — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:46:26 +0000

Need a ride home tonight? Choose a designated driver! Use ‘No DUI El Paso’… Recognized as a non profit organization in El Paso, No DUI El Paso will take you home for free and even take your car! If you find yourself in a jam and needing a ride don’t hesitate to call! 877-366-7604 Happy [...]

Don't Drink And Drive – Here's Who To Call If You Need A Ride

Tricia — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 02:31:29 +0000

There have been 32 drunk driving arrests in El Paso since Christmas Eve – or one arrest EVERY 3 HOURS. Don’t drink and drive. If you plan on partying, here are some numbers that will help you get home safely. It’s been just over a year since a horrific accident across the street from our [...]

Deliciously Cute Gingerbread Cookies

Intern Emily — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:14:10 +0000

It’s not Christmas without some cookies! With all the goodies that come around during the holidays, I think gingerbread cookies are at the top of the list. Even if the taste isn’t so great, the cute decorations make these cookies one of my favorites. I used to decorate Christmas cookies with my mother every year. [...]

Where To Find The Best Tamales In El Paso!?

Monika — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 21:02:42 +0000

Tamales for the Holidays… I love green chile and cheese tamales, sometimes even the green chile chicken ones are delicious as well. Sure you can go pretty much anywhere and order a dozen but not all tamales are great. Even Neiman Marcus gets in on the action of selling tamales – no joke and they’re [...]

Minty the Candy Cane! One of My Favorite Holiday Songs! [Video]

Intern Emily — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:57:48 +0000

What! You don’t know Minty the Candy Cane? Well let me introduce you! Have you ever been enjoying a delicious minty candy cane then accidentally dropped it on the ground? I have numerous times or I have stabbed myself from the sharp end I created. You know you have too… Well from the crazy mind [...]

College Students Use Clever Mistletoe Prank To Steal Kisses [VIDEO]

Intern Emily — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:59:24 +0000

These students try to see if the mistletoe tradition is still alive! Yes, someone gets slapped. Three students from BYU came up with a prank to see if students would participant in a Christmas survey. Half way through the survey, mistletoe lands above the students and puts them on the spot to kiss. Some enjoy [...]

Local Pawn Shop Helps Spread Christmas Cheer to Local Charities

Intern Emily — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:31:30 +0000

Benny’s Pawn Shop and Big Brothers and Big Sisters are teaming up to donate meals to families in need. Times can be tough for some families this time of year. Luckily, local charities and wonderful people with the help of donations can make the holidays magical. 100 families have been selected to receive a box [...]

Funniest Memes of the Week – Crazy Secret, Lazy College Senior, and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:00:25 +0000

Funniest Memes of the Week is back, just in time for finals and the holidays – our two favorite things! Just kidding, finals are annoying to say the least but we’ll get you through it with these funny memes. And if you students are still feelin’ down, just take it in stride, like ‘Lazy College [...]

EPCSO Sponsors the "B" Warm El Paso Blanket Drive

Intern Emily — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:30:25 +0000

This is the 4th year the El paso County Sheriff’s Office partners with the Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation for the “B Warn El Paso Blanket Drive.” The Sheriff’s Office will sponsor the drive through December 27th. The drop off sites for the Sheriff’s Office will be at the following locations; Sheriff’s Office Headquarters – 3850 [...]

Santa Drives a Big Brown Truck! [Video]

Intern Emily — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:05:54 +0000

Santa is your UPS man! This song is stuck in my head! These hard working men and women do deserve a lot of credit for all the deliveries they make this time of year. Unfortunately, Santa Claus has been taking all the credit every year! UPS employees get their orders out without any help from [...]

Safety Tips for Use of Furnaces, Fireplaces and Wood-burning Stoves

Intern Emily — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:01:56 +0000

The Las Cruces Fire Department wants this winter to be a safe one for all and is offering these safety tips for the proper use of home heating systems, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Fireplaces, wood stoves and furnaces should be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with all building codes. Have your heating [...]

21st Navidad de La Fe Luminarias On Scenic Drive Opens This Saturday!

Monika — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:15:18 +0000

4,000 luminarias will be lit aglow at nightfall along El Paso’s Scenic Drive during the 21st Annual Navidad de La Fe Luminarias and Canned Food Drive. Each Christmas season, more than 100 Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc. (La Fe) staff members and community volunteers work together throughout the day to stage this beloved [...]

New York City Gives New Meaning To Window Shopping This Holiday Season! [Video]

Monika — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:13:55 +0000

The streets are busy with shoppers coming and going and the weather is finally getting chillier. One sure sign that the Holidays are finally here are the extravagant window displays in New York City, a tradition that begin way back in the late 1800’s. - See the Fred Loya Light Schedule - Check out what [...]

See 2012's Hottest Toys For Christmas!

Monika — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:46:25 +0000

Every year parents clamor to the store in search of the Hottest Toy of the year. Here is a list of the Hottest Toys of 2012…this year we see the Furby doll make its return. Another coveted game this year is the Nintendo Wii U, which will surely score you big points with the kids. [...]

Christmas TV Specials Guide

Tricia — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:00:56 +0000

There is nothing worse than missing your favorite Christmas special on TV. So, grab a cup of hot chocolate, a candy cane, and a blankie, and get ready to watch your faves after checking out this list! There are a lot of Christmas specials out there. One of my favorites is ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’. [...]