Desert foods workshop, El Paso Marathon highlight week’s events
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. A hands-on community workshop exploring the region’s food traditions as part of the exhibition Les Sembrantes (The Sowers). Participants will learn about the manner in which food is cultivated in a desert climate through guided...
Strong winds force changes at West El Paso Mardi Gras block party
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Strong winds sweeping through El Paso on Tuesday forced organizers of a Mardi Gras block party in West El Paso to make last-minute changes, including moving parts of the celebration indoors and scrapping a planned stage. Organizers said the gusts created challenges as crews...
Expressing your love doesn’t need to cost a thing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- What's your love language? If it's receiving gifts, do your valentine a favor and let them know up front, even if it sounds a little demanding. Counselor Patricia Contreras, with "Courageous Mind Counseling" says couples should be in touch with each other's needs and desires. For some that...
Fire department responds to dozens of wind-related incidents Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- High winds made for a busy day for emergency responders in El Paso. By about 5 p.m., the El Paso Fire Department had responded to 43 weather-related incidents in total, including:. 20 tree-related incidents. 9 electrical/powerline issues. 6 calls of debris on roadway/traffic hazards. 5...
El Paso plan aims to ease Frontera Road congestion, limit New Mexico traffic spillover
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — After more than a year of ongoing traffic concerns near the El Paso - Sunland Park border, the city is moving forward with a plan aimed at improving safety and easing congestion on Frontera Road, the only access point for several newer Sunland Park neighborhoods.
El Paso advocates push ordinance to regulate pigeon-trapping businesses amid debate
EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — Concerns over pigeon trapping in El Paso sparked debate outside City Hall on Tuesday, where animal advocates called the practice inhumane and urged city leaders to regulate businesses that trap pigeons. Advocates gathered in a peaceful protest outside El Paso City Hall, urging City...
Community support helps bring El Paso immigration attorney Carlos Spector home for hospice care
El Paso immigration attorney Carlos Spector flew from Houston to El Paso on an air ambulance Tuesday, and will enter hospice care as he spends the remainder of his life in his beloved hometown. His wife, Sandra Garza Spector, accompanied him on the flight home. The flight was made possible...
How El Paso Became Home For Titanic Survivors
Of the, (few), passengers that did make it off the doomed ship, a handful eventually made their way to Texas. A few settled in El Paso and they're still here to this day. Well, their remains are anyway ...
Wind rips off roof in Las Cruces home
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The wind caused damages throughout the Borderland, including ripping a roof off a home in Las Cruces. Jasper McClure had only been living in the home for a week before hearing the wind tear off his roof and air conditioner. "All of a sudden...
Famous Foodie Influencer Slams Chico’s Tacos in El Paso
The Taco Fiend visited El Paso and reviewed Chico’s Tacos, sparking strong reactions from locals across social media.
