By AJ Willingham, CNN The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is afoot, which marks one of the few events where we can ogle photos of adorable dogs and feel kind of classy about it. So far, four finalists have been picked. These fine specimens will be joined by three others for Wednesday night’s finale, where
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is changing its name after 85 years. The household staple is now called Kraft Mac & Cheese, which is “meant to reflect the way fans organically talk about the brand,” the company announced Wednesday. Packaging featuring the new name will hit shelves in August. Along with
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EL PASO, Texas – It’s no secret that El Paso loves the Dallas Cowboys. Monday, Cowboys Nation in the Borderland was at a fever pitch when Cowboys legend Troy Aikman paid a visit to El Paso. Aikman was in town to promote his beer called “Eight” named after the jersey number he wore during his
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Stacker highlighted the most popular dog breeds based on data from the American Kennel Club. Which of these most popular dog breeds is your favorite?
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Stacker examined U.S. Census data to explain which states have the highest rates of same-sex marriage.
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Your dog’s oral hygiene is essential. Native Pet compiled a list of ways to help dog owners improve their pets’ oral health.
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso administrative offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, in observance of the Juneteeth Holiday. Here’s what’s will the closed or will not have service: Garbage and Recycling Collection Not Impacted (Trash not collected on Mondays)Greater El Paso Landfill and Citizen Collection StationsCity COVID-19 Vaccination sitesEl Paso ZooImmunization ClinicsMunicipal
Continue Reading When 2007 CNN Hero Aaron Jackson welcomed 17 dogs from Ukraine to the animal shelter his nonprofit is running in Poland, they were accompanied by two refugees with an amazing story of survival.
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EL PASO, Texas — The 3rd Annual AIDS Walk Fundraiser is back Sunday, June 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Memorial Park. El Paso’s Border AIDS Partnership organizes the event. The president of the board joined ABC-7 at Noon to discuss the event. Here’s what you need to know if you’d like to
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EL PASO, Texas — With Pride Month upon us, El Paso Community College is recognizing the LGBTQ community in a special through it’s newest production of “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” The play, based off the 1985 film, tells the story of a gay window dresser serving a sentence in Argentina prison for gross indecency
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EL PASO, Texas — The Tigua tribe scored a major victory against Texas over the legality of gambling. The Tigua can legally operate bingo-based games at their Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in the Lower Valley. The Restoration Act of 1987, barred the Tigua tribe from conducting gambling prohibited in Texas. The legal fight between the state and
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El Paso’s Tigua Indians can legally operate bingo-based games at their Speaking Rock Entertainment Center in the Lower Valley, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision on Wednesday. The decision is a major victory for the Tiguas, formally known as the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, in their three-decade fight with the state of
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Stacker compiled 60 photos that capture summertime in the ’60s.
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To help people who find it difficult to get quality sleep, Sunday Citizen compiled tips and best sleeping practices for overcoming insomnia.
Continue Reading By Jason Hanna, Amir Vera, Elizabeth Wolfe, David Williams and Paradise Afshar, CNN While all entrances of Yellowstone National Park are temporarily closed because flooding has damaged roads and bridges, the park’s northern portion in particular may remain closed for “a substantial length of time,” park officials said Tuesday. “Many sections of road in (the
Continue Reading Heavy flooding caused by “unprecedented rainfall” near Yellowstone National Park caused the park to close all entrances.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A reality show inspired by Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game” is coming to the streaming service, but with less dire consequences for contestants. In the South Korean-produced drama, players’ lives were at stake. With “Squid Game: The Challenge,” Netflix says the “worst fate” is going home without winning. The 10-episode competition
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EL PASO, Texas — Diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 35, Gabe Canales took it as a wake-up call to live a healthier, happier life. He became a national men’s health advocate, speaking and writing about the topic to educate men on the steps to improve their own health. Canales joined ABC-7 at Noon to
Continue Reading By Sonia Moghe, CNN New York’s highest court ruled Tuesday that an elephant at the Bronx Zoo is not a “person” and that the civil rights group fighting for her release to a sanctuary is not entitled to do so on her behalf. The elephant, named Happy, has been in captivity since she was one year old and has
Continue Reading By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN An Indian street food restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, an Indigenous restaurant in Minneapolis and an African American chef at a fine dining restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, earned three of the American culinary community’s top awards on Monday night. Mashama Bailey, chef at The Grey in Savannah, is
Continue Reading By Claudia Dominguez and Sara Smart, CNN Yellowstone National Park announced Monday all entrances are temporarily closed due to “extremely hazardous conditions” caused by “unprecedented” rainfall and flooding. “Effective immediately, all entrances to Yellowstone National Park are temporarily CLOSED due to substantial flooding, rockslides and mudslides on roadways from recent unprecedented amounts of rainfall and
Continue Reading By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business Drinking a Jack and Coke is about to become, somehow, even easier. Coca-Cola is partnering with Brown-Forman to make a new canned cocktail combining Coke and Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. The drink, which also will be available in a zero-sugar option, is hitting shelves in Mexico later this year before
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Las Cruces, NM– A few students from University Hills Elementary School in Las Cruces learned the importance of entrepreneurship and giving back to their community all thanks to a lemonade stand. “We’re trying to raise money for charity and our goal is $400,” said University Hills student Dylan Manez. After reading a book during their
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EL PASO, Texas — Hospice El Paso is hosting its Annual Margarita Shake Off. Jodi Gilet joined ABC-7 at Noon to take about the event. The event happens on June 18th at the Angry Owl at 4799 N. Mesa St. Doors open at 1 p.m. The Shake-Off starts at 3 p.m. Public voting is between 3
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso has seen triple-digit weather all week. Today’s high is projected to be 106, with Saturday and Sunday expected to reach 108. If you don’t like the summer heat, you’re probably wondering how to keep yourself cool, but Animal Services warns of the dangers of not keeping your pets cool.
Continue Reading By Chris Isidore, CNN Business Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says his company might not be able to keep its bathrooms open to the general public. The coffee company opened its bathrooms to the public in 2018 after two Black men were denied use of the bathroom in a Philadelphia Starbucks while they were waiting for
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EL PASO, Texas — Triple-digit temperatures are upon us and if you plan on hitting the pool you’ll need to stay extra vigilant to keep your kids safe. Here are some tips to keep in mind the summer courtesy of the Drowning Coalition of El Paso: Try to install a fence with a lock around
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EL PASO, Texas — Sometimes kids come up with good ideas and now they’ll be able win money for it. Youth Biz Academy El Paso is hosting the first annual El Paso Children’s Business Fair. Children have the opportunity to showcase one of their own products or services. They’re responsible for setting up their booth,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Kids can come up with some crazy ideas. Some are better than others. This weekend, your child might be able to win some money for it. El Paso Children’s Business Fair’s Larry Stelley joined ABC-7 at Noon to talk about the event. It’s on Sat, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 1st
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EL PASO, Texas- With the temperatures staying in the 100s for the first week of June, The City of El Paso is looking to help cool people off. Splash pads and parks are open all over the city, many free of charge. ABC-7’s was at the Braden Aboud Memorial park to get the reaction of
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