Minimum wage workers in these states and localities just got a raise
(CNN) — Lots of low-wage workers just received a boost in pay, as more than a dozen states and localities increased their minimum wages. Oregon…
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Tips for a safe 4th of July in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 4th of July is here!! Time to bust out the grills, hang outside by the pool, and watch the fireworks. While celebrating the…
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Famous El Paso restaurant Chico’s Tacos celebrates its 70th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s most well known restaurants, Chico’s Tacos is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary July 4, 2023 at all of…
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The top 18 roasters in America ranked, according to the US Coffee Championships
Home Grounds looked at performance rankings from the 2023 U.S. Coffee Championships and spotlighted the top 18 roasters across…
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ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Paso area man offers volunteer services and educational opportunities to local students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Volunteering and giving back to your community can offer a sense of purpose and allow you to stay connected. I had the chance…
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The man who bought a lifetime plane pass in the 1990s and has traveled 23 million miles since
(ABC) — Nobody knows what it is like to go around the world as much as the Tom Stuker, the World’s Most Frequent Flier. Stuker has flown 23 million…
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Travel experts predicting record-setting travel in the Borderland this Fourth of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — AAA’s projections for the upcoming holiday weekend and the Fourth of July are showing that there may be record-setting…
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10 shopping holidays other than Black Friday you need to know about
To save big on big purchases, timing can be everything. CouponBirds compiled a list of 10 shopping holidays so you can save the…
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Community Champion: UTEP’s Victor Kibiego named CUSA Michael L. Slive Male Athlete of the Year
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) DALLAS, Texas – UTEP’s Victor Kibiego, who earned NCAA track and field First Team All-American honors, was named the…
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Animals in Juarez are being abandoned in the streets at an alarming rate, experts say
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — More pets have been abandoned or dropped at Juarez’s animal rescue centers and on city streets recently. According to the…
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25 idioms that were common in the '70s
Drawing from archived newspapers, etymology-based sites, and pop-culture listicles, Stacker compiled a list of 25 idioms commonly used in the 1970s.…
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Nonprofit garden, breastfeeding group look for new home after church building sold
by Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, El Paso MattersJune 28, 2023 A breastfeeding support group, a nonprofit garden and a vegan restaurant in El Paso are…
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Triple-digit temperatures trouble the Borderland, practice pet safety
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Triple digit heat is impacting El Pasoans across the Borderland, and with high temperatures expected to stick around,…
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7 essential nutrients your plant-based diet may be lacking (and how to get them)
Thistle identified nutrients deficient in plant-based diets and how to compensate for them, consulting various sources, including a study published…
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AI generates image of the ‘typical’ El Paso home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — All Star Home recently used an AI engine to dream up images of houses typical of every US state and the largest 30 cities in…
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Viva! El Paso starting 45th Season after delay
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Get ready El Paso, one of the most anticipated entertainment series in the Borderland is restarting on Friday, June 30!…
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Calling all artists: El Paso looking for new downtown art to celebrate 150th birthday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Museum and Cultural Affairs Department is looking for artists for its “Elevate El Paso! Celebrating 150 Years in…
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Daily pill from Eli Lilly leads to 15% weight loss in mid-stage study, rivaling Wegovy results without the shot
(CNN) — Eli Lilly’s experimental pill for weight loss helped people lose an average of 15% of their body weight after 36 weeks on the highest…
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Borderland residents find ways to “cool down” during hot El Paso days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On another triple-digit temperature day, people from the borderland are trying to stay cool and hydrated. ABC-7 visited Wet…
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Sunday Funday Moment: All Elements Hip Hop Exhibition to Celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop culture
El Paso, Texas– This year is the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop culture and celebrations will be held all across the world including a one-of-a-kind…
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Report finds nationwide spike in preventable deaths, maternal mortality and medical bills
(CNN) — A new report puts US states’ health care systems on a scorecard, with Massachusetts coming out on top. But it also highlights alarming…
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Ahead of the Fourth of July, city encourages community to Microchip pets with free event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the city, more pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year. Julieanne…
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Community Champions: UTEP sweep CUSA Track Athletes of the Year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s Victor Kibiego, who earned First Team All-American honors, and Marissa Simpson, who was named Second Team…
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5 steps for babyproofing your home: A checklist for every room
Today’s Homeowner has compiled the best methods for babyproofing and different child safety products to help make your home safer for your…
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El Paso Zoo welcomes new town of prairie dogs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The director of the El Paso Zoo tells ABC-7 that he welcomed 12 new prairie dogs a few days ago. This comes after officials…
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Parents should take children’s stomach pain more seriously, poll suggests
(CNN) — One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s…
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New Mexico Lavender farm extends season
TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The sun is hot, and the lavender at Floren Lavender Farms is loving it! This year’s crop is impressive, fragrant, and…
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Fabens High valedictorian on a journey toward the Ivy League
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — The Fabens High School 2023 valedictorian, Ariana Báñez will be starting a path towards an Ivy League education this fall.…
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Nearly 1 in 5 US adults have been diagnosed with depression and the prevalence varies dramatically by state, CDC report finds
(CNN) — The proportion of US adults who have ever been diagnosed with depression ranges greatly depending on where they live. A new report…
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Governor Abbott signs new law to protect trap-neuter-return programs in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 3660 into law, protecting those who trap, neuter or spay, and release feral…
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