They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and reflection leading up to Easter. Here's what you need to know about a holiday marked ...

This year, Ash Wednesday lands on Wednesday, March 5, and that day also marks the beginning of Lent. While many will participate in the tradition of giving up meat on Fridays, some may also ...

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We remain under an ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds and cooler temps expected for your Wednesday evening and Thursday. Today we will start off calm and comfortable.

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Warm weather continues Wednesday for the region with temperatures up to 15 - 20 degrees above normal. Thursday we will see a split in temperatures between our northern and southern communities.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for people of Christian faith. Each year, Catholics, Lutherans and other denominations around the world observe the 40-day period of self-sacrifice and ...

EXTENDED: I'm tracking a front that moves in from the northwest overnight, bringing a chance at a few showers and more clouds. Rain will be very spotty with less than 0.1" through midday. We'll be ...

As spring moves into sight, the Christian Easter season is getting closer, and that starts with Ash Wednesday. However, this year's Easter season starts much later than usual. While Ash Wednesday ...

Highs on Wednesday are slightly cooler, in the upper 50s. Sunshine and 50s are expected Thursday, ahead of a warmup into Friday, where we again reach 60s. This will be limited, however, as a dry ...

The city of Gainesville will host its second annual Vision Zero Open House on Wednesday to announce updates on roadway updates from area public safety agencies, the Gainesville Transportation ...

The council's decree eventually became the standard. According to Britiannica.com, "Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God and marks the ...