EL PASO, Texas – A high school senior at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy made history on Tuesday. Jeannette Rivera is a member of the YWLA’s track and field team. Tuesday, she signed her letter of intent to compete at Western New Mexico. She became the first athlete from YWLA to ever sign on to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Do you want to be featured on ABC-7? Do you have a Glamour Shot from the original company, Glamour Shots? Well, dig them out of your closest, dust them off and hand them over! ABC-7’s Rosemary Montañez will be bringing you a special report on the company and their legacy,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — By spring of 2024, the Sunland Park Mall will have a lively new addition in one of its storefronts. Jungle Reef, an interactive aquarium, will be taking over the spot where Old Navy used to be. Visitors will be able to view Black Tip Reef Sharks, Bearded Dragons, otters, Burmese
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — Motivated by faith and kindness, Crystal Sandoval, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Las Americas Immigrant and Advocacy Center, extends a helping hand to migrants seeking asylum in the United States. I had the opportunity to sit down with the Borderland native. I asked her what motivated her to help families
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Paso Animal Services wants to remind you to keep your pets safe during summer’s hot weather. Here are a few safety tips: Don’t leave your animals in the car. A car can overheat even when the window has been left open. Leave your dogs at home with air conditioning instead of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Relieving stress can be as simple as getting your hands dirty in a garden. If you who don’t have green space at home, there is a solution in the form of community gardens across El Paso. Against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains, dozens of seniors gathered together at the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Out in Far East El Paso, there is a training facility where future linemen can learn how to climb the vertical 30-40 foot wooden poles you see along the roadways and in neighborhoods. In a partnership between Dona Ana Community College and El Paso Electric, those interested in a future
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EL PASO, Texas — The 3rd annual Diana Varela Tribute Show is taking place this Saturday. Top Wrestling collaborating with A LAB Productions LLC, Fuji Productions, Eagles Treasures In Heaven and Reach for a Star is hosting The BLT (Bands, Lucha & Trokiando). There will be raffles, food, live entertainment and more to benefit a local child who’s battling cancer.
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SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — With hiking season around the corner, a certain cold-blooded and venomous reptile will become more prominent in the region. In just the past two weeks, the Sunland Park Fire Department has responded to two rattlesnake bite incidents. Chief Daniel Medrano of the Sunland Park Fire Department, told ABC-7 that
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EL PASO, Texas — Happening this weekend, the El Paso Community College Law Enforcement Training Academy is hosting an open house and career fair to introduce the community to several session offered at the campus. The academy offers a variety of certifations classes as well as liscene to carry classes, self-defense classes, and much more.
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(ABC News)— Willie Nelson is set to release his new book, Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs, on October 31 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. The collection, which Willie co-authored with David Ritz and Mickey Raphael, will feature backstories of 160 of Willie’s favorite songs, from his big commercial hits to lesser-known B-side cuts.Additionally, the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall
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(CNN) — Martha Stewart is among the cover models for the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The lifestyle businesswoman, 81, is the oldest swimsuit model the magazine has featured, calling the fact “historic.” “I like that picture,” Stewart said of her cover shot as she revealed it on Monday’s “Today” show. Stewart posed in the Dominican Republic for
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EL PASO, Texas – Local nonprofit organization ‘Mija, Yes You Can’ is partnering with local brewery Craft Rhythm & Brews to create a special themed beer, just in time for Mother’s Day. It’s called ‘Mother Mija,’ a pink guava Mexican Lager perfect for the summer heat. There will also be live music, games, food, and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For several days now, visible smoke has been rising from behind the Juarez mountains and blowing east due to the wind direction. ABC-7 has received numerous complaints about the smoke and how it’s impacting people’s health. After checking the air quality map from IQAir, there is a massive difference in
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EL PASo, Texas — El Paso Locomotive FC wants to see you in your best blue outfit or blue Locomotive gear on Friday to “blue out” the city and show your support. If you post online with the hashtag #VamosElPaso you could win free pair of tickets to Saturday night’s match against on Loudoun United
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Homegrounds researched notable coffee roasters in the U.S. and listed ones you can’t afford to miss in all 50 states.
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Because Market used data from the 2021 American Community Survey five-year estimates to determine which U.S. cities have the most singles over 65.
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EL PASO, Texas – The Hanks softball team is looking to keep their momentum going in the state playoffs of the Class 5A tournament. Thursday, the Hanks Knights will take the field in a best-of-three series against Abilene Wylie in the regional quarterfinals of the tournament. The Knights are the only El Paso team remaining
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Giggster compiled seven pointers for throwing the most memorable milestone birthday.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Weird Kidz, a full-length animated feature film will get a special screening at the Plaza Theatre on Thursday night. The coming-of-age film made by El Pasoan Zach Passero is based on memories, adventures, and influences from his time in the Borderland. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and film starts at 7 p.m.,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group based out of the University of Texas at Austin is bringing it’s evidence-based intensive therapy program to the Borderland to help children who stutter. Camp Dream. Speak. Live., run by Arthur M. Blank Center for Stuttering Education and Research, is a week-long summer camp offered to children ages five
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can now apply to become part of the 2023-2024 Sun Court. The Sun Bowl Association is accepting applications until June 16 at 3 p.m. Submit an application online or in-person at 4150 Pinnacle Street, Suite 100. Interviews start July 8 at 9 a.m. at the Sun Bowl Association offices.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Baptist Clinic is celebrating 50 years in the community this week. The clinic is hosting a special open house on Friday afternoon. The clinic, which has been open since 1973 has helped over 23,000 people who no way to pay for coverage or their care. They rely on
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One Sisterhood is hosting ‘Together As One Women’s Conference’ this Wednesday at Abundant Church in east El Paso. The three-day women’s empowerment conference is aimed at inspiring and challenging women in the Borderland. One Sisterhood, a women’s movement, founded by Shannon Nieman, is hosting the event. The event is free
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso’s Museums and Cultural Affairs Department is hosting their annual Art in the Park event at the Memorial Park Reserve. It’s the city’s longest running market. There will be vendors, food, and fun for the whole family. The event kick off on Saturday at 10 a.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temple Mount Sinai is gearing up for their 2nd annual Jewish Food Festival this weekend. Temple Mount Sinai, now located of Stanton in west El Paso, has been part of this Paso Del Norte Community since 1898. The event kicks off Saturday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Playhouse’s newest production is ‘Bus Stop,’ a romantic comedy set in the 1950s. The show runs May 5 through May 21. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8 p.m. and Sunday shows start at 2 p.m. For more information and where you can get tickets, click here.
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Stacker took a look at the names losing popularity in the 21st century, using data from the Social Security Administration.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Obi, Dakari, or Tesoro? The El Paso Zoo is asking the public to weigh in on the name for the new baby giraffe. The zoo shared a link to the survey on its Facebook page. The zoo has already narrowed down the choices to three names. Mom Gigi gave birth
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