Iris Lopez

1 week ago | kisselpaso.com | Iris Lopez

Congrats Grads! YOU DID THE DAMN THING!!! And this week is the beginning of several El Paso, Texas high school graduation ceremonies. UTEP and El Paso Community College already held their graduation ceremonies so now local High School graduates will be walking the stage beginning Friday, May 30th and we have a list of those ceremonies, but before you set the reminder in your calendar, remind yourself of what you can and CAN NOT take inside each event venue.

1 week ago | kisselpaso.com | Iris Lopez

*Cue sad Violins* It’s the end of an era because starting Wednesday, May 28th, Southwest Airlines will officially start charging most passengers for checked bags. *Cries in Spanish*Yes, the airline that proudly waved the “Two Bags Fly Free” banner for over 50 years is now like every other baggage-fee-loving carrier.

1 week ago | kisselpaso.com | Iris Lopez

It was back in March when the internet was going crazy about the possibility of the beloved penny DISAPPEARING! Ok, maybe it was just me going crazy, but I know I wasn’t completely alone!Read More: The U.S. Is Officially Killing the Penny—Here’s Why It MattersIn news that surprises no one, President Donald Trump once ordered the U.S. Treasury to stop minting pennies. Why? Because it literally costs more to make a penny than what it’s worth.

1 week ago | kisselpaso.com | Iris Lopez

Since Party City is closed now… Where the heck do we get our helium filled balloons in El Paso, Texas?! That is a question many people on social media is asking, especially with graduation season here! Party City was the place to go to get your grad their speacial balloon bouquet but now that they have all closed what other stores are offering helium balloons?! I decided to ask the people of El Paso for alternatives to get helium balloons and they did not disappoint! Many shared local stores...

2 weeks ago | kisselpaso.com | Iris Lopez

El Paso drivers: If you're planning to hit the town this Memorial Day weekend, remember: you’ve got options. Choose wisely. Pick your ride. And if that ride SHOULDN’T be you because you’ve had a few drinks then we have the perfect solution!The El Paso District Attorney’s Office is making sure you think before you drink—with a little help from Uber. Every weekend, locals can snag a $20 Uber voucher as part of the ongoing “Pick Your Ride” campaign, designed to reduce drunk driving across the city.