If you’re planning to take part in protests, here are your rights
Every American has the right to demonstrate peacefully. It’s right there in the First Amendment. But it’s not as simple as showing up…
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El Paso’s Catholic churches to start re-opening on limited basis
EL PASO, Texas — Bishop Mark Seitz, with the El Paso Catholic Diocese, is authorizing the initial phase of church re-openings within El Paso County…
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#CurbsideOpera: El Paso Opera is bringing music to the Borderland at a safe distance
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the pandemic continues, one local arts group is making the best of a tough situation, while bringing joy to others in the…
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El Paso City Council rejects plan to reopen Scenic Drive daily to pedestrians for summer
UPDATE: El Paso City Council on June 9th has voted down a proposal to reopen Scenic Drive on a daily basis to pedestrians for the summer from July…
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El Paso runners can take part in marathon virtual fun run
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 has put a damper on a variety of activities across the country. For running enthusiasts, not being able to participate in…
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Alamogordo zoo welcomes cute new arrival with birth of baby springbok
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — The zoo in Alamogordo has a new baby animal that is sure to be a big attraction. A baby springbok – an African antelope…
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El Paso City Council examines plan to reopen parks, libraries, museums & the zoo
EL PASO, Texas — The mayor unveiled plans Friday evening to begin reopening parks next week with libraries, museums and the El Paso Zoo to follow…
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Sunday Funday Moment: ‘One race, the human race,’ viral Facebook post shows El Paso man and Arizona girl bonding through dance
EL PASO, Texas– Today’s Sunday Funday Moment helps us take a break from the hard news and reminds us that sometimes even a complete stranger can…
Continue ReadingFeeling hopeless after a tough week? Here are 5 things that may help
It’s been an extraordinary week in America, as anger, pain and heartbreak have swept across the country over the killing of yet another black…
Continue ReadingThe pandemic has made a lot of social situations awkward. Here’s how to handle them.
As we emerge from our pandemic isolation, the world we’re coming back to is far different and more socially confusing than it once was.…
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‘Ni En More’: Juárez women’s empowerment group featured in Vogue Magazine
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A Juárez artist and activist is finding a way to merge activism, fashion and art together in order to bring awareness to…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso dad goes the distance to surprise daughter in Austin for her birthday
KVIA Sunday Funday Moment EL PASO, Texas– How far would you drive to surprise a loved one on their birthday? For Julio Cesar Segura the answer would…
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El Paso institution Chico’s Tacos reopens to crowds looking to get their food fix
EL PASO, Texas — Fans of rolled tacos submerged in spicy sauce and smothered with shredded cheese, rejoice. El Paso food institution Chico’s Tacos…
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Bars finally re-open across the Sun City at limited occupancy
EL PASO, Texas — With phase two of opening up Texas in affect across the state, El Paso was finally allowed to re-open bars. Since the coronavirus…
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The Nate-ure Report: Birds of prey take flight at El Paso Zoo
EL PASO, Texas — Sharp Talons, Curved Beaks, Precise Vision. Birds of prey use all of them to hunt mammals for food. For the Harris hawk, a raptor…
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WATCH: 68-year-old El Paso virus survivor cheered as he leaves hospital after 47 days
EL PASO, Texas — A 68-year-old man is the definition of staying strong and he’s sure to put a smile on your face. He just became the latest of El…
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Aceitunas Beer Garden among El Paso bars that won’t reopen at 25% capacity
EL PASO, Texas — While bars in El Paso are being given the green light to reopen Friday as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s restart of the Texas economy,…
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‘Feisty’ 103-year-old survives virus, celebrates with beer
WILBRAHAM, Massachusetts — “Feisty” is the way Shelley Gunn describes her 103-year-old grandmother. That quality shone through earlier this…
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‘We’re ready’: El Paso bars can serve customers again
EL PASO, Texas — Bars across El Paso are able to reopen Friday at 25% capacity after months of being closed due to coronavirus concerns. The…
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Community Champion: Parkland’s Zoe Hankins goes out on top as wrestling state champion
EL PASO, Texas — For Zoe Hankins it was now or never. The Parkland senior had been close to winning a state championship in wrestling before, but…
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Whataburger is now doing delivery right to your doorstep
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Whataburger is making it easier for Texans to satisfy their burger cravings, reports ABC affiliate KSAT. The burger chain has…
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How to prevent separation anxiety in pets as you head back to the office after Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — As businesses slowly begin to open back up, many employees will be transitioning from working at home to working in the office…
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Water parks added to Texas’ latest wave of re-openings, but El Paso’s Wet n Wild says it will wait longer
(Editor’s note: It was not immediately clear if these latest re-openings would be subject to a delay of a week in El Paso as other recent re-openings…
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New Mexico restaurants can now offer outdoor and patio dinning starting Wednesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces-area restaurant owners applauded Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Tuesday afternoon announcement to permit…
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Social distancing a top priority as El Paso parks and trails open back up
EL PASO, Texas — As many popular parks and trails open back up around El Paso, the state has put a plan in place to help rangers handle the high…
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‘This is like therapy’: After months indoors, El Pasoans and Las Cruceans flock to Caballo Lake
CABALLO LAKE, New Mexico — After weeks indoors, El Paso residents Raul Herrera and Vinnie Malcolm bought jet skis, crossed state lines and enjoyed…
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Flying the American flag on Memorial Day honors military personnel. Here’s the very specific way to do that.
Your Memorial Day cookout may be different this year due to the pandemic, but you can still honor those who died serving in the US military. The…
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Sunday Moment: ‘I wish I can hug you and tell you thank you,’ El Paso 2nd grader writes letter to his teacher during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Covid-19 put a halt to many college and high school graduations this year, but it’s not only high school and college seniors who…
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Heading back to the gym? Doctors explain how to stay safe
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Are some workouts, like yoga or spinning classes, less safe than others? Should I wear a mask? Do I need more than…
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When amusement parks reopen, what will it be like?
Think back to your amusement park adventures in those heady days before the coronavirus pandemic. You may hear screams of fear and joy coming from…
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