EL PASO, Texas—El Paso County Public Works is hosting two FREE community cleanup events on Saturday, August 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. These events are part of a series the department will host from April to August. The cleanup events allow El Paso County residents to dispose of unwanted items while making a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twelve sergeants major from Fort Bliss, Texas, are marking a significant achievement as they graduate with master’s degrees from Penn State University. The soldiers earned their degrees through the Sergeants Major Academy Fellowship Program, which provides Army-funded scholarships. The program, in partnership with Penn State World Campus, supports sergeant majors
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Angela Greene’s journey from a 23-year career as a dental hygienist to owning a flourishing small business is a story of passion and transformation. Originally from Roswell, Angela’s new venture into bread baking began when she was inspired by her daughter’s sourdough creations. What started as a fun activity quickly
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today will see mostly dry conditions with only isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the high terrain. Temperatures will remain similar to those of Saturday. However, storm chances are set to increase through at least Tuesday, spreading across the area. Expect very warm to hot temperatures throughout the week, with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso residents will now be able to double their SNAP benefits on fruits and vegetables at Spoon Flower Grocery. The local nonprofit grocery store is now a participant in the Double Up Food Bucks Texas Program. This initiative matches SNAP benefits dollar for dollar on fresh and frozen produce
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today’s notably drier air across the Borderland is expected to lessen the chances of thunderstorms, coupled with slightly cooler temperatures. However, rain and thunderstorm chances will rise again starting Sunday and continue to increase through midweek. Temperatures are set to climb, with the hottest day anticipated to be Monday, when
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The Conversation explains that cooking on a grill may seem simple, but there is a lot of chemistry that sets barbecue apart from other cooking methods and results in such a delicious experience.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso native, Monserrat Velarde, picked up an athletic scholarship to Cecil college after sitting out her last two seasons of high school ball and while dealing with dyslexia. Velarde and her family discovered she was dyslexic when she was in the first grade. “It’s definitely something I’m still
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EL PASO, Texas—The mental health of high school students has worsened mainly in the past decade, except between 2021 and 2023, when things improved slightly. NPR just released this report, and Ivan Torres joined us in discussing this critical topic.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We chew gum to freshen our breath, but imagine chewing gum to become healthier, more energized, or more beautiful? It’s now possible, thanks to First Crush Health & Wellness gum. The flavors are “energy,” “calm,” “beauty,” and “immunity.” The novel idea brought to us by none other than inventor, Wayne
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-World lung cancer day is a time where we raise awareness of cancer. Dr. Ogechika Alozie joins us on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss the different ways to encourage prevention, detection, and treatment.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As of Aug. 1, if you are crossing a pet into the U.S. you must now follow new steps. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will now require pets to have a microchip, and owners to fill out an
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EL PASO, Texas—Registration is now open for nonprofits who want to participate in El Paso Giving Day on October 17, 2024. Nonprofit leaders from the Paso del Norte region are invited to Kick off El Paso Giving Day with a Registration Event at the Southwest University Park, WestStar Club, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.Participants will enjoy
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BestColleges provides a brief look at the history of Black sororities in the U.S. and the role one played in the life of Vice President Kamala Harris.
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CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — As the Borderland continues to experience above-average temperatures, Dr. Cynthia Saenz, owner of Canutillo Veterinary Hospital, emphasizes the importance of keeping pets safe from the heat. Located at 7109 Bosque Rd, Canutillo, TX 79835, Dr. Saenz’s clinic is a resource for pet owners concerned about pets’ health and heat-related issues. With
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Stacker researched U.S. trends and cultural influences to determine signature desserts from all 50 states that everyone should try once.
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Ollie used information from the FDA and the American Animal Hospital Association to explore the nutritional value of four major dog fad diets.
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A tight budget shouldn’t mean lackluster get-togethers. Swimply provided expert tips to make memorable parties out of increasingly stringent pockets.
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With the spread of a new phishing tactic and harder-to-spot scams, Uniqode shared strategies for identifying fake QR codes and avoiding scams.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, mothers in El Paso are sharing their experiences and the importance of breastfeeding. Stephanie Ortega, a mother of three, found success breastfeeding her youngest child with the help of lactation consultant Veronica Munoz after struggling with her older children. Munoz emphasizes the recommendation
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two El Paso teenagers, Kaitlyn Ochoa and Anabelle Rosiles, have been crowned national title holders in the US American Miss scholarship pageant, showcasing their commitment to community service and leadership. Courtesy: Livepageants.com Competing in Jacksonville, Florida, the pair excelled in their age divisions—Kaitlyn as US American Jr. Teen and Anabelle
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)— Before summer is over, Cielo Vista Mall will host a back-to-school event. There will be deals and family-friendly fun at the Back-to-School Expo. During the event, El Paso area students can register for one of four $500 scholarships courtesy of El Paso Electric. The Back-To-School Expo will take place on Saturday, August
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EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA-TV)— The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is announcing a three-year, $1.5 million grant for the Paso del Norte Center at the Meadows Mental Health Policy to expand mental health and emotional well-being strategies and leverage the institute’s relationships with state and federal governments to bring new investments and opportunities to improve the
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SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — Two people were rescued from a swarm of bees in Socorro, TX Sunday evening, according to the city’s fire department. It happened after 8 P.M. at the 500 block of Horizon Blvd, which is just west of North Loop Drive. The Socorro Fire Department said on social media that the southbound
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A stable weather pattern is leading to consistent conditions over the next few days, with high temperatures staying around 5 degrees above the norm. While the weather will remain mostly dry, there is a slight possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms through the end of the week, particularly west of
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Reasons to be Cheerful reports on how the Nordic country is working toward ambitious goals to make its food systems more sustainable — and other nations are following in its path.
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The Conversation explains what everyone should think about before spending time outside in a heat wave and how to stay safe.
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EL PASO (KVIA) — The “Anything’s Possible Climber” is a featured attraction at El Paso’s newest, multi-million dollar, state-of-the art museuem dedicated to Science. ABC-7’s Paul Cicala was reliving his youth in a fun moment during his live shot, as he was on top of the “Climber”, and decided to take the slide to the
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LawnStarter ranked the U.S. cities that are setting the gold standard for quality of life in 2024.
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Rula provides 7 strategies for discussing professional mental health support with a loved one.
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