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 received their shot. One tool they say has been successful is a partnership with the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. “We’re really having difficulty in getting people to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It might soon cost the average American more money to pick up one household essential: disposable diapers. Retail sales tracker NielsenIQ reports diaper price have gone up nearly 9% in the year ending this April. Now, some companies that produce major brands are raising prices too. “It’s really expensive,” said
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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 and run around those parks, they can accidentally trip or fall. “The little feet can definitely slip on the wet surfaces,” said Dr. Edward Michelson, the
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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 say shortages still have not stopped. U.S. Census data shows more Americans have been riding bikes during the pandemic too and prices have gone up. Researchers cite increased popularity
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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 offering free drop-in child care services for caregivers as they go get their COVID-19 vaccine. The service is available at the YMCA’s three El Paso locations
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more Americans get the Covid-19 vaccine, the race to research booster shots continues. Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson are all researching the potential use of booster shots for vaccinated individuals. Many scientists have said there could be a need for these shots, but many questions still remain. If
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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 served as a lifeline for thousands of people in the Borderland over the last year. “I’ve had to get food from it quite a few times, but that’s kind
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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 spread of COVIS-19. The preventive measures have slowed the spread of other viruses too. As more people are leave their homes and resume normal activities, some might wonder if
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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 food to keep the kitchen cool. El Paso Times food columnist Ruth Taber says you don’t have to, as long as you have a toaster convection oven in your kitchen.
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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 allow businesses and civic organizations to schedule visits from state mobile vaccine teams to vaccinate employees, visitors or members. Businesses and organizations qualify if they have at least
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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 Paso and nationwide. Chlorine supply is low after a 2020 fire at a chemical plant in Louisiana that produces much of the nation’s chlorine tablets. Company officials say the
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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 their first of four new water park locations in the city. Camp Cohen Water Park will open to the public tomorrow in the Northeast (9700 Gateway
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new Federal Emergency Managment Agency funeral assistance program aims to help families pay for COVID-19 funerals they did not expect to be having, but more than a month into its launch, thousands are still waiting to be paid. “I was calling on behalf of a family to help,” said
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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 adoptive and foster families. The flight was run by Dog Is My CoPilot, a national nonprofit that transports animals from overcrowded shelters to adoption centers in other geographic regions. “As
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is reporting several positive Covid-19 trends. Hospitalizations and the county’s positivity rate have been steadily declining for the past several weeks. More than half of the county’s eligible population is also now fully vaccinated against the virus, but county leaders warn the fight against the virus is not
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more people get the Covid-19 vaccine, more employers are considering bringing back employees in person to workplaces. The transition from working from home will bring new challenges, especially for pets. When the pandemic first started, Americans flocked to shelters to adopt new pets. A representative from the Humane Society
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More Americans are ready to travel this summer. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports U.S. airlines carried almost 10% more passengers in March this year than a year earlier. “We’re now just starting to see a rebound,” said Tony Nevarez, Assistant Director of Aviation at the El Paso International Airport. “I
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, new variants continue to emerge across the globe. Health experts say the continued spread of the virus leads to the emergence of new variants, and the best defense is continuing to vaccinate the public. Last month, a new variant was identified in a Texas
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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 drastic lifestyle changes, many children are still struggling emotionally. A new resource from the Texas Medical Association (TMA) and Texas Pediatric Society aims to help.
Continue Reading 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 urge you to protect the document and keep it in your records after you’re fully vaccinated. If you accidentally lose or damage the card, there are some things you can
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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 when they occur. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso officials are trying to get healthcare students ready to take on those critical roles. ABC-7 was given an exclusive
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The week before district wrestling championships, Gustavo Renteria Jr. is ready for a challenge. Training has not always been easy. In December 2019, he faced a challenge greater than any opponent. “My coach had told me which mat to go to and then I looked and I didn’t know,” the
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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 campus and a loss of many student activities. One local superintendent says the pandemic has also led many students falling behind in school. “I think we all as a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the pandemic, many people feel a sense of apathy about their life. Experts are using the term “languishing” to describe the feeling of losing excitement about daily activities. “We’ve most likely experienced it at some point. It’s essentially kind of the in-between of you’re not really depressed, but you’re
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As Covid-19 vaccines become more accessible, demand continues to decline. Data from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows less doses have been administered in El Paso each week for the past several weeks. The county hit a vaccination peak in early April when more than 72,000 doses were
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the immigration surge continues at the U.S. Southwest border, local organizations are finding unique ways to help the migrant population in the El Paso community. The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank is working with half a dozen immigration organizations to provide meals, water and other items. The food
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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 entertainment events in the Borderland since the pandemic began. The show incorporates various Disney characters and stories. The show premiered at the El Paso County Coliseum on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nursing students at the Hunt School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso are preparing for graduation this Saturday. The school was established to counteract a long-term shortage of nurses in the area. Hunt School of Nursing student John Kirtley joined ABC-7 at Noon to speak
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There is a new opportunity for Borderland residents to support local nursing students. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Vista Markets have teamed up to launch the “Champions of Trusted Nursing Heroes” campaign for the Hunt School of Nursing. Customers at Vista Markets can donate at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration is reporting an increase in seizures of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl in the El Paso region. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and is 50 times more potent than heroin. “This is one of the worst situations that I’ve seen in my entire 30-year career,” said DEA
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