El Paso County, Catholic Diocese work together to get people vaccinated at churches
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As El Paso inches closer to reaching herd immunity, county leaders are trying to find new ways to reach those who haven’t…
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Borderland parents try to cope with diaper prices going up: ‘It’s really expensive’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It might soon cost the average American more money to pick up one household essential: disposable diapers. Retail sales…
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‘Little feet can definitely slip’: El Paso doctor offers safety tips for water parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of many people’s favorite ways to beat the heat is to visit a local pool or spray park. But as children get excited…
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‘It’s just patience at this point’: El Paso cycling business adapts as pandemic bike shortage continues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It has been just about a year since bike shops nationwide saw shelves cleared and inventory drop. Now, some business owners…
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YMCA of El Paso offering free drop-in child care services to help caregivers get vaccine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you have felt too busy to get a COVID-19 vaccine, there’s a new program that could help. The YMCA of El Paso is…
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El Paso expert says if virus keeps spreading, booster shots may be needed
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more Americans get the Covid-19 vaccine, the race to research booster shots continues. Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson &…
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‘Huge population that was underserved’: Impact of an El Paso food bank that almost didn’t exist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The pandemic has put extreme pressure on food banks all across the country. The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has…
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Could COVID-19 protective measures impact immunity to other viruses? Expert says it’s not likely
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It has been more than a year since Americans started social distancing, wearing face coverings and staying home to slow the…
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‘Hot Summer, Cool Kitchen’; El Paso food writer offers tips for cooking in hot weather
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is one of El Paso’s hottest months. As temperatures rise, many people might stray from baking, broiling and roasting…
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Mobile vaccinations for Texas businesses, homebound offered
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas state officials want to make it easier for residents to get vaccinated. The state has launched a new call center to…
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Chlorine shortage impacting El Paso swimming pools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As temperatures rise, more people might flock to the pool this summer, but chlorine shortages might impact the fun in El…
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‘All it takes is one second’: EPFD offers water safety tips to prevent drownings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Memorial Day weekend, more pools are opening up in El Paso. The City of El Paso and Destination El Paso are opening up…
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Thousands of Texans still waiting on Covid funeral help as FEMA gets ‘largest number of applications in agency’s history’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new Federal Emergency Managment Agency funeral assistance program aims to help families pay for COVID-19 funerals they did…
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More than 40 at-risk shelter dogs flown from El Paso to Oregon to find new homes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 40 at-risk shelter dogs were flown from El Paso to Portland, Ore. Wednesday morning to be hand-delivered to…
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‘Totally different situation’: El Paso County Judge concerned over Juarez vaccination rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is reporting several positive Covid-19 trends. Hospitalizations and the county’s positivity rate have been…
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El Paso Humane Society advises preparing your pandemic pets for your return to the office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more people get the Covid-19 vaccine, more employers are considering bringing back employees in person to workplaces.…
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‘We’re now just starting to see a rebound’; travelers on rise at El Paso International Airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More Americans are ready to travel this summer. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports U.S. airlines carried almost…
Continue Reading El Paso expert says getting vaccinated can help slow emergence of new variants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, new variants continue to emerge across the globe. Health experts say the…
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‘Your child’s feelings matter’: New resource to help Texas parents with child anxiety, depression
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many can see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. But after more than a year of…
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What Texans can do if you lose or damage your Covid-19 vaccine card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Covid-19 vaccine record card is likely one of the most important documents you will receive all year. Health providers…
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‘You never know when a disaster may occur’: TTUHSC El Paso students train for mass casualty response
EL PASO, Texas — It’s difficult to prepare for an emergency scenario, but doctors, nurses and EMTs must be ready on the frontlines in minutes…
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Fight for sight: Experimental drug secured overseas for El Paso student’s rare eye condition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The week before district wrestling championships, Gustavo Renteria Jr. is ready for a challenge. Training has not always…
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‘Catastrophic’: YISD tries to navigate pandemic-related learning loss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many local school districts are nearing the end of a school year that’s been marked by virtual learning, Covid-19 testing on…
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How to combat the “blah” feeling you might be experiencing during the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the pandemic, many people feel a sense of apathy about their life. Experts are using the term “languishing” to…
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Vaccine demand declines for 4th straight week in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Covid-19 vaccines become more accessible, demand continues to decline. Data from the Texas Department of State Health…
Continue Reading El Pasoans Fighting Hunger providing meals, water to organizations helping migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the immigration surge continues at the U.S. Southwest border, local organizations are finding unique ways to help the…
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‘Disney on Ice’ returns to El Paso through May 16
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Disney On Ice has returned to El Paso with its production of Mickey’s Search Party. The event is one of the first large…
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TTUHSC El Paso nursing students prepare to graduate this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nursing students at the Hunt School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso are preparing for…
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Borderland residents can support local nursing students while shopping at Vista Markets
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There is a new opportunity for Borderland residents to support local nursing students. Texas Tech University Health Sciences…
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DEA warns fake prescription pills laced with deadly doses of fentanyl are showing up in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration is reporting an increase in seizures of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl in the El…
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