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Jersey Mike’s Month of Giving

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Jersey Mike’s locations across El Paso took part in the company’s annual Month of Giving campaign on Wednesday, March 26, donating 100% of the day’s sales to local nonprofits. Owners Abelardo and Michelle Gonzalez say the event is about more than just sandwiches—it’s about giving back to the community. This

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Teens form rising local banda

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of young musicians in the Borderland is proving that age is just a number when it comes to chasing your passion. Ranging in age from 14 to 18, five friends—Diego Torres, Santiago Palma, Omar Chavarría, Fernando Valenzuela and Issac Valenzuela—have formed their own banda called DT y Entre

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Winds, dust storms hit Borderland

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland is experiencing more frequent dust storms than usual this season, with meteorologists pointing to dry conditions and human activity as key factors. Last year’s monsoon rainfall was below normal, and low winter precipitation has contributed to a strong drought. National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Hefner says agricultural activity

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ABC-7 at 4: Animal Assisted Therapy

El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- ABC-7  continues our commitment to passing on vital information about mental health, as part of our “Be Mindful” initiative. Today, we discussed animal assisted therapy. This type of therapy is when animals are used in goal directed treatment sessions. These goals can be physical, mental, emotional or social. Robert Rivas Jr. talks about the

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