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Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) – With high prices at the grocery store, it’s hard to find Easter baskets that don’t break the bank. Here is a comparison of two affordable options, Walmart and Dollar Tree.

For baskets, Walmart takes the cake. Their baskets are only $1.24 for a bigger basket than Dollar Tree, which costs $1.25.

You’ll have to take your pick for candy. I was able to find the same Reese’s peanut butter eggs at both stores, but the size and price varied drastically. Walmart had a 9.1 oz bag for $4.48, while Dollar Tree had a 2.68 oz bag for $1.25.

Dollar Tree had much cheaper chocolate bunnies, but Walmart gets a point for more variety of chocolate animals. Dollar tree had a Russell Stover solid chocolate rabbit for $1.25, while Walmart’s Easter buddies chocolate rabbit came out to $1.36. But, Walmart also had filled chocolate rabbits, Reese’s chocolate rabbits.

Walmart also takes a point for Peeps. They sell a 10-pack for $1.47 while Dollar Tree sells a 5-pack for $1.25. Both had a variety of flavors and colors as well.

Other basket fillers were interchangeable. Walmart had more options for stuffed animals for less money. I got a stuffed rabbit for $2.97 at Walmart. Dollar Tree had a lot less Easter related stuffed animals. I found a stuffed rabbit for $5 at Dollar Tree, although I will note it is scented.

Dollar Tree had more activities and games to put in baskets. I found an Easter painting set for $1.25, while the closest thing I could find at Walmart was a set of coloring pages for $3.

I ended up spending $21.76 for a full basket from Walmart, and $10.96 at Dollar Tree.

So what’s the verdict? Walmart is probably a better option if you need to make more than one basket. They have more variety, bigger bags of candy, and prices that are competitive with Dollar Tree. But, Dollar Tree does give Walmart a run for their money, especially if you’re only making a couple of baskets or baskets for younger children that don’t eat as much candy.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Border Art Residency, an  El Paso Community Foundation project, allows artists to pursue their craft without worrying about paying for housing expenses.

This year, they chose Valeria Contreras, an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller from El Paso, Texas. She is currently developing a feature film screenplay, “Oranges,” set in El Paso.

According to the El Paso Community Foundations, her first short film, “Homesick,” was screened at festivals including Femme Frontera and the Oscar-qualifying Atlanta Film Festival. Through her independent production company, Apis Mellifera Productions, Valeria is developing a slate of international feature films in collaboration with filmmakers from the U.S., Colombia, Nigeria, and Canada.

For more information, please call (915) 533-4023 or visit BorderArtResidency.com.

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Nicole Ardila

Many people decide to file their taxes at the very last minute, but April 15 is the last day to file on time without being charged a penalty or interest from the IRS.

An expert at GECU shared tips on how to file your taxes on Tax Day correctly and for free.

Linda Nuñez, director of GECU Youth Community Programs, says anyone can walk in to GECU from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., all you need to bring is your original social security card and ID.

You most likely need to bring forms if you are:

Employed: Bring a W-2 form.

Self-employed: Bring a 1099 form.

Receiving social security or pension: Bring a 1099 form.

Own stocks: Bring interest forms.

A student

Paying student loans

Nuñez explained some common mistakes when people file their taxes.

“A lot of the times they forget to include some other forms, they either receive them later or they think that they’re they’re not required,” said Nuñez. “Sometimes they’ll try to claim dependents that are not considered dependents. They forget to file their 1085, so if they had health insurance to the marketplace, they forget to bring that form with them.”

Nuñez says when people file on their own, they can miss out on big credits, like earned income credit or child tax credit.

According to her, the process could take about at least an hour.

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Nichole Gomez

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Law N Paws continues to fight to prevent animal cruelty in the El Paso community. The organization takes in abused, neglected and abandoned dogs from around El Paso, and together with East El Paso Animal Hospital, we work to rehabilitate these dogs and prepare them for their “fur-ever” homes.

The Laws N Paws Luau adoption event will be held to bring the El Paso community closer together, raise funds for the rescue, and get some of the deserving dogs into a home.

The event will be held on Sunday, May 18th, 2025, at Rad Retrocade East, 9910 Montana Ave, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

https://www.lawnpaws.org/

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Heriberto Perez

JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Chihuahua state authorities have closed five daycare facilities south of the border due to allegations of child sexual abuse cases.

The Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office (FGE) announced on Friday that five childcare centers are under investigation.

During a news conference, the State Attorney General, César Jáuregui Moreno, and the Specialized Prosecutor for Women Victims of Gender-Based Crimes and the Family, Wendy Chávez, provided detailed information on the investigation files being conducted for suspected sexual abuse committed in daycare centers in Ciudad Juárez.

The head of the Prosecutor’s Office indicated that the investigations are very exhaustive and are being carried out following all protocols to clarify these events and find those responsible.

Prosecutor Wendy Chávez specified that five daycare centers are currently under investigation, including:

“Guardería mi mundo de colores,” located on Camino Viejo a San José Street in the Partido Doblado neighborhood, where the victims range in age from two to four. Following medical and psychological examinations of 107 children, 34 investigation files have been opened. Rosa Iveth V.G. and Sonia Yasmín C.L. have been identified as the probable perpetrators. One investigation is being prosecuted, linked to a lawsuit, with a precautionary measure of pretrial detention. The other investigation is being prosecuted, pending an initial hearing date (due to an injunction). The daycare center is temporarily closed.

“Guardería Loon,” located on Antonio J. Bermúdez Avenue in the Antonio J. Bermúdez Industrial Park, the victims range in age from two to four years old. 53 medical and psychological examinations have been conducted, 15 investigations have been opened, and the probable perpetrator, Lurdes Z. M., is in pretrial detention, and the daycare is temporarily closed.

“Guardería Niñito Jesús,” located on Suterm Street in the Puente Alto neighborhood, the victims range in age from one to three years old. Two medical and psychological examinations have been conducted, two investigations have been opened, and the daycare is temporarily closed.

“Guardería Mi Pequeño Tambor,” located on Tizoc Street in the Lino Vargas neighborhood, the victims range in age from two to four. Eight medical and psychological examinations have been conducted, two investigation files are open, and one judicial investigation with an executed arrest warrant has been executed against Teresa Johana T. R., whose legal status will be resolved next Monday. The daycare is provisionally closed.

“Guardería Ebdi # 32 (ISSSTE),” located on De la Américas Avenue in the Américas neighborhood, the victims range in age from two to four. Forty-eight medical and psychological examinations have been conducted, 18 investigation files are open, two files have been turned over to the Attorney General’s Office, and the daycare is provisionally closed.

Some of these daycares are affiliated with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and ISSSTE as well.

More updates in later newscasts.

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Heriberto Perez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week in favor of the Trump administration to use the Alien Enemies Act to keep conducting mass deportations, which has raised concerns over the migrants’ due process rights to have their cases reviewed before being deported.

“The due process is an important principle; of course we support that and we have to give Customs and Border Protection agents and everybody involved in the process, the resources they need to get the job done.” said Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

On Friday, Rep. Veronica Escobar, (D) Texas, said they’ve gotten zero information on what the administration is doing with mass deportation since President Trump took office.

“We are getting zero information, there’s zero transparency, and the administration is effectively creating a police state within the United States of America,” Escobar said.

For Rep. Escobar, not only is this threat against legal immigrants paying their taxes but also the Trump Administration is now creating an incentive for immigrants legally here not to pay their taxes.

ABC-7 also spoke with the Executive Director of Estrella del Paso, Melissa M. Lopez, who said all these individuals should be allowed to go through the immigration court process. This is the due process system that’s been created to evaluate claims and determine whether people should or should not be deported from the United States.

“People are scared of being caught up in the system and then not having an opportunity to speak to an attorney, the biggest thing that this is causing is a lot of confusion and a lot of fear for people.” “We try and do our best to keep them informed, but at the end of the day, each case is so different that it’s really hard to provide general information to the public that’s going to be applicable to people in their individual cases,” executive director Lopez said.

“We are going to continue to comply with the law, and we are wholly confident that every single person that has been deported under the Alien Enemies Act, every person that will continue to be deported under the Alien Enemies Act qualifies for that deportation,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

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Heriberto Perez

SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector, in collaboration with the Department of Defense’s Joint Task Force Southern Border, will discuss the operational capabilities of the M1126 Infantry Carrier Vehicles, also known as Strykers.

These Strykers were recently deployed at the El Paso and Big Bend Sectors.

“It is a force multiplier that will allow us to detect and track faster and more accurately any illegal entry into the United States,” said Agent Orlando Marrero-Rubio, Border Patrol El Paso Sector spokesman.

The Secretary of Defense authorized U.S. military personnel additional authorities to support CBP on March 20, enabling service members “to conduct mobile ground-based monitoring support to detect, track, and monitor movements of suspected illegal activity using military tactical vehicles, including the use of Strykers, or foot patrols within sectors assigned by CBP.”

More updates in later newscasts

Olivia Vara

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today at Eastlake High School, elementary students are proving that math can be both fun and rewarding as they compete in the annual Math Bee.

Kindergarten through 5th grade students competed in their 8th annual district Math Bee and tested their mental math skills. 

During timed rounds, students answered math problems to advance to the next level with the goal of becoming the district Math Bee champion for their grade. 

Preparing for the Math Bee provides students with the chance to improve their math skills, contributing to better grades in the classroom and making learning more enjoyable. 

Isabella Martinez

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The planned Sunset Amphitheater in Northeast El Paso is back before City Council this week, as officials review an amendment to the land transfer agreement with Venu, the company behind the 12,500-seat entertainment venue.  

According to agenda documents, the proposed amendment increases the land transfer from 17 to 20 acres. Officials say the expanded footprint allows for a new design capable of hosting events year-round. The amendment also clarifies parking responsibilities and updates the official closing date of the land sale.  

The project has faced previous delays. The land transfer, initially expected to be finalized in December 2024, was held up due to title concerns. At the last council meeting in early December, Karina Brasgalla, the city’s economic and international development director, said a “clean bill of title” was necessary to secure investors.  

Despite missing its expected groundbreaking last year, Brasgalla said the project remains on track, though it may not be ready in time for the start of the 2026 concert season.  

As part of the agreement, Venu is required to secure a venue operator and bring in at least 40 national touring acts per year. The project is expected to generate a $5.4 billion economic impact over 20 years, including direct revenue from sales taxes and indirect benefits from visitor spending at local businesses.

The city has committed nearly $31 million in incentives for the project, which is projected to provide a 28.8% return on investment.  

City Council is set to discuss the amendment during its regular meeting on Tuesday.