Support mental health care at annual NAMIWalks El Paso
NAMI El Paso is hosting its annual NAMIWalks event at Ascarate Park to promote accessible and affordable mental health care for all. The purpose of…
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‘Out of the Shadows’: El Paso woman’s survival story from sex trafficking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a 2024 report, the U.S. Department of State estimates that 27 million people worldwide are exploited for labor, services,…
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UTEP, EPCC, Texas Tech Health host FAFSA informational sessions
Families can learn about financial aid resources in informational sessions hosted by UTEP, El Paso Community College and Texas Tech Health. Financial…
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Downtown El Paso transforms with color with Chalk the Block art festival
The 18th annual Chalk the Block Public Arts Festival returns to San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso this year. It’s a weekend-long celebration of…
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Changes to Sun Metro are coming, learn more at public meeting
Sun Metro is informing residents in public meetings this week of the changes happening to the transit system that begin next year. Sun metro expects…
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Community event aims to prevent elderly financial exploitation
October is Elderly Financial Exploitation Awareness Month, and there’s “Crimes Against the Elderly Conference” in El Paso aiming to prevent that.…
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Signs of abusive relationships: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Some people struggle to realize that they’re victims of domestic violence or to leave the relationship. Domestic violence is any type of physical,…
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Get spooked at Wet N’ Wild Waterworld’s first-ever haunted scaregrounds
Wet N’ Wild Waterworld is opening its first ever Haunted Scaregrounds this fall. The event will include activities, wandering scare actors,…
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Disney on Ice presents ‘Lets Dance!’ in El Paso
Disney on Ice is back in El Paso this week to put on a spectacular show with some magical fun. Belt out Disney’s popular songs, as their favorite…
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Local woman shares ‘terrifying’ breast cancer journey for awareness
Emily Ortega is a local nurse and mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer — now she wants others to know to never wait or hesitate. “It’s…
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EPFH asks for final donations as Albertsons Hunger Action Month comes to end
This Hunger Action Month, ABC-7 teamed up with Albertsons and the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank to help feed families in the borderland. The…
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El Paso Film Festival returns this week
The El Paso Film Festival is back this year with over 60 new films and some special guests. One of those is Kevin Smith, an American filmmaker,…
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Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo returns to town
The Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo returns to Las Cruces this year with plenty of exciting events and activities. On Wednesday, the fair…
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UTEP kicks off homecoming week with Miner Mania
UTEP’s school spirit comes to an all time high with their Miner Morning Mania event. This event brings together alumni, students and staff for a…
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MACC defines importance of Hispanic Heritage Month in the borderland
Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the important contributions Latinos have made in the U.S., and the Mexican American Cultural Center, or MACC, says…
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Asthma attacks, hospitalizations increase in September
September brings many asthma triggers that cause more asthma attacks, emergency room visits, and hospital stays than any other during the year.…
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LCPS needs community’s help to give every kid a coat for winter
Before the borderland sees a cooldown, Las Cruces Public Schools wants to make sure every kid has a warm coat. Coats for Kids has been doing this…
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TxDOT hosts public hearing on Downtown 10 Project
The public is invited to comment on the Texas Department of Transportation’s new proposal of the Downtown 10 Project to make improvements along I-10.…
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Gynecological cancer signs to never ignore, reducing the risk
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month and a local expert shares the subtle signs from endometrial, ovarian and cervical cancers that are…
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Health expert shares signs of malnourishment after seeing rise in El Paso
For Malnourishment Awareness Week, ABC-7 spoke with a local medical expert to shares the signs of malnourishment and how it impacts the health of…
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UTEP hosts annual 9/11 stair climb, honoring fallen first responders
The El Paso community is honoring the fallen from the 9/11 terrorist attack with their annual 9/11 stair climb memorial. Nearly 2,000 people are…
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Mesilla Valley residents urged to sign up for emergency alert app
The Mesilla Valley Regional Dispatch Authority and the Doña Ana County Office of Emergency Management are urging all residents to sign up for…
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EHN shares importance of 988 Awareness Day
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and on 988 Awareness Day, ABC-7 is sharing word of the resource made special for mental health struggles —…
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UTEP’s Minerpalooza returns today to conclude welcome week for both returning and new students. The festival is open to students and the public —…
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ABC-7 completes FBI special agent fitness test
The FBI is recruiting, and ABC-7 joined the El Paso division to complete the required physical fitness test to see what it takes to join. Good…
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Nonprofit seeks El Paso volunteers to honor 9/11 heroes at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
Carry The Load is a nonprofit organization inviting the El Paso community to honor the lives lost on 9/11 by volunteering at the Fort Bliss National…
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ABC-7, Albertsons kick off Hunger Action Month campaign with El Pasoans Fighting Hunger
September is Hunger Action Month, a nation-wide campaign. Every year, Albertsons raises funds at checkout to assist local food banks, including El…
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Best health practices for upcoming allergy season
We’re just weeks away from allergy season in the borderland, as autumn begins Sept. 22. UTEP environmental health professor Dr. Gabriel…
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What to know ahead of the Labor Day Weekend travel surge
Before you head out to the airport for Labor Day Weekend travel, ABC-7 has tips from experts on how to make it the smoothest experience. ABC-7 spoke…
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Going camping this Labor Day Weekend? Tips on how to prepare and stay safe
Camping on Labor Day Weekend can be a great way to end the summer. But before you go, make sure to plan head and pack properly. ABC-7 spoke to a…
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