Public Service / Charity

If you are planning to do any super last minute Christmas shopping this year, don't count on being able to shop these retail giants on the big day as usual. You should stock up on booze before Christmas too.

Sleeping in your car might sound like a road trip dream, but there are some important local laws to keep in mind.

Get ready for some travel changes at El Paso International Airport—starting in February, a new fee for those without Real IDs might catch you off guard.

El Paso WinterFest will be open nightly from 5pm - 11pm through January 4th, 2026 and has been nominated by Newsweek as best holiday market in the USA.

Receipts can be short and sweet ... price, tax, total ... some can be be loaded with extras like a survey or a coupon and some are just ridiculously loaded with info that nobody cares about. CVS ... looking at you. Some are treated with toxic chemicals your skin will absorb.

Last year, El Paso WinterFest was named the 2nd best winter 'fest, (aka "holiday market"), in the entire country by USA Today. This year, it's Newsweek that has nominated El Paso Winterfest and voting has already begun.

El Paso winters are fairly mild, (2025 is actually expected to be a tad warner than usual), but we will still have at least a few freezes. A cold front expected this weekend could drop our temp between 10 and 20 degrees.

Kyng will headline a benefit concert Saturday to raise money for Apple Tree Creative Center, a new live music venue in El Paso showcasing young, local musicians.

In the heart of El Paso, community spirit shines as local eateries step up to support families facing tough times after the government shutdown.

Heartfelt thanks to all Vets from myself and all of us here at KLAQ and Townsquare Media, El Paso.

This Sunday, the roar of engines will fill the air as a beloved local motorcycle tradition rides back into town, bringing joy to children in need.

Some of El Paso's good times are seasonal. During winter, Western Playland and Wet 'N Wild Waterworld shut down and horse racing at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino also stops for part of winter.