EL PASO, Texas — American children are home-schooled as of this week. That means millions of parents, including many here in El Paso, are responsible for making this transition a success. ABC-7 has spoken with successful home-school moms who have been at it for years, and are willing to share their advice. Having a designated
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EL PASO, Texas — With the recent Coronavirus pandemic infecting the economy with uncertainty and instability, at least one local business developer has found what he hopes will be a remedy to help small businesses who lease from him. Bob Ayoub with MIMCO tells ABC 7 that they are working with clients on a case-by-case
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WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump again spoke extensively at the daily White House briefing Wednesday on the government’s response in the coronavirus crisis. He said he remained committed to restarting “normal” life around the country, though notably he said it would only be “sections,” possibly those less affected or at lower risk of an outbreak,
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EL PASO, Texas– With the City of El Paso’s announcement of a stay-at-home order, some people are finding other ways to stay active in their homes thanks to a local gym who decided to offer their gym equipment to their members. “We’ve been opened for about 7 and a half years so it was very
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at fighting the spread of the novel coronavirus. She said all “non-essential businesses” are ordered to close effective 8 a.m. Tuesday and “100 percent” of the state’s non-essential workforce are required to work from home. The order
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EL PASO, Texas — The outbreak of coronavirus has led many business to temporarily shutdown. Movie theaters are some of the hardest hit at this time. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offered guidelines suggesting that movie theaters cease operations, and many have been out of operation since March 15. “They send out
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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate leaders and the White House reached a deal early Wednesday on a massive coronavirus relief package. The breakthrough on the sweeping $2 trillion stimulus package paved the way for what’s expected to be swift passage of the legislation through both the Senate and House. “It’s good news, at last we
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Dr. Hector Ocaranza of the Health Authority announced a stay-at-home order for El Pasoans in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. That order takes effect at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday and directs everyone in El Paso City and
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that in addition to offering drive-thru coronavirus testing for first responders and healthcare workers, it will now also offer the service to residents who obtain a doctor’s order for testing. “We are implementing a system so people who do not need emergency
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LONDON, ENGLAND — As households continue to stock up on toilet paper — emptying shelves across the country — a new website is attempting to answer the question: How much TP do we really need? Howmuchtoiletpaper.com is a website created by student software developer Ben Sassoon and artist Sam Harris, both based in London, in
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The mayor of Las Cruces is considering allocating millions of dollars to help Las Cruces workers who file for unemployment, he told ABC-7. “I’ll tell you right now, if I can tap into the ‘Telshor Fund,’ I’m prepared to spend $5 million, if needed,” Mayor Ken Miyagishima told ABC-7 over
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EL PASO, Texas — The old saying that desperation breeds creativity is coming true as schools across the country continue searching for ways to keep their students educated during the coronavirus outbreak. That is especially true of the the Clint Independent School District which rolled out it’s virtual academic program on Tuesday. This was achieved
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EL PASO, Texas – With groceries flying off the shelves, a Borderland trucking company with locations in El Paso and Las Cruces, is racing to put drivers on the road to meet the demand. “We’re able to continue because of the grocery needs and good needs around the country,” said Royal Jones, the president and
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TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to postpone the Olympics until 2021. The IOC has been facing mounting pressure to delay the Games, which were originally scheduled to take place from July 24 to August 9, amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. It was
Continue Reading WASHINGTON — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by Easter as he weighs how to refine nationwide social-distancing guidelines to put some workers back on the job amid the coronavirus outbreak. As many public health officials call for stricter,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Locally-owned Sun Travel has been in business for 55 years, and owner Paul Coleman says he’s not only concerned about his company’s welfare – his heart goes out to people whose plans have been completely up-ended. Employees have spent countless hours on the phone helping explain to customers all the
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Here’s some information about the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus, called Covid-19 by the WHO, originated in China and is the cousin of the SARS virus. Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals. The viruses can make people sick, usually
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signaled Monday he is aware things may get worse before they get better as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. But nonetheless he is itching to ease federal guidelines that have shuttered businesses and kept workers at home, insisting the economy must be reopened even if some of the
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A week ago Rebecca O’Brien was an employed bartender relying on tips to feed her three children. Within the week, she joined thousands of bartenders across the state forced to file for unemployment as New Mexico restricted restaurants to take-out only due to the coronavirus outbreak. “It’s really weird not
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EL PASO, Texas– Social distancing doesn’t have to be all bad. With many working from home more people are able to spend more time with their four-legged friend, but that also means tending to their needs as well during these times and keeping them clean. Fancy Pup Groomers assures their customers that extra precautions are
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Chile and beans are two of the most iconic foods in the Land of Enchantment. However, New Mexican grocery stores are experiencing an unprecedented shortage of the staple foods because of shoppers stocking up during the coronavirus pandemic. “I’d never imagine that there would be a shortage of beans,” said
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EL PASO, Texas – Thousands of families in the San Elizario Independent School District spent part of their Monday picking up educational materials needed to keep their kids learning despite ongoing coronavirus concerns. It was an impressive show of community dedication as hundreds of SEISD teachers stood outside of their respective schools for hours to
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EL PASO, Texas – Dozens of nurses, doctors and healthcare providers are urging the public to stay home in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus. “Our heroes don’t wear capes,” read a sign held by one healthcare provider. “They wear scrubs.” In a moving video posted to Twitter, University Medical Center wrote: “healthcare
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EL PASO, Texas — As the coronavirus continues to spread and restrictions are put into place, some businesses are losing money and some workers are losing their jobs. But Workforce Solutions Borderplex is sharing open job opportunities for those who are in need of an income. The group says there are now 500 job openings
Continue Reading Travel bans and closed borders have put wanderlust on hold, and as the United States and other countries grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases, even domestic travel is increasingly unlikely. These mandates have left many Americans isolated at home, hopefully heeding the social distancing guidance outlined by health officials and venturing only to places
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — The war against coronavirus has intensified across the country as more workers are laid off, medical supplies dwindle, and states enact new rules to get Americans to stay home. “I want America to understand — this week, it’s going to get bad,” US Surgeon General Jerome Adams told NBC’s “Today” show Monday.
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School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any number of levels, with many of us wondering what can you do that’s fun and educational for your kids? I’ve been trying to find fun ideas that will entertain my son and
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners are considering additional funding for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and Opportunity Center for the Homeless. The groups would each receive $100,000 to allow them to continue to serve those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The virus has limited volunteers for many volunteer-based groups
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso area hospitals released a joint statement Monday outlining a new no-visitor policy that takes effect immediately. El Paso Children’s Hospital, The Hospitals of Providence, Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare and University Medical Center of El Paso all said the policy is necessary to reduce the risk of coronavirus
Continue Reading If you want to get a test for the novel coronavirus, you’re in good company. “One of my sisters called me yesterday [and said], ‘I have to have my daughter tested for coronavirus,’” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a press briefing Wednesday. The governor’s niece had a fever and flu-like symptoms. Yet he told his
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