EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Chamber Woman’s Department is donating several items to the El Paso Community College (EPCC) Culinary Arts program. Among the items are several silver-plated serving utensils that will be used by students in the program. Also, one lucky Culinary Arts student received a $1,500 check to continue their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dunkin’ of El Paso is donating almost $5,000 to El Paso Children’s Hospital in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The Dunkin’ Shine Gold program raised over $670,000 to support childhood cancer patients and survivors. Participating locations asked customers to donate $2 from July 19 to August 5. Donors received
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA) — Laura Valdez always knew she wanted to make a difference in the El Paso community. She had a knack for volunteering and beautifying her hometown. Valdez set off into the world, and at 18, she joined AmeriCorps. Although it was difficult to see her go, her mother, Lisa Herrera,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Science Foundation is granting UTEP $7 million to lead thought among Hispanic Serving Institutions. The brand new Network Opportunities for Developing Equitable and Effective Evaluation at HSIs (NODE) grant will help UTEP establish its Hispanic-Serving Institution Center for Evaluation and Research Synthesis (HSI-CERS). The university says the center
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health and the Fire Department have joined forces to host an event at the El Paso Zoo. From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., today, September 26, 2023, there is a free flue shot drive-through event. It is open to all community members
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Today’s Homeowner looks at the rise of ‘fast furniture,’ its impact on both the economy and the environment, and some sustainable alternatives.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Built in 1875 by pioneer Joseph Magoffin, the historic Magoffin Home still tells the story of the adventures of a multicultural family who actively participated in military service, trade, and in U.S. expansion and settlement. The site also offers an array of family fun activities. The staff offers historic cooking
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Originally Published: 24 SEP 23 13:52 ET Updated: 25 SEP 23 00:20 ET By Mitchell McCluskey and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Lottery players have another chance to win big on Monday after the Powerball jackpot grew to a record-breaking $785 million. The prize became the fourth largest in history after Saturday’s drawing produced
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday today. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. El Paso Zoo Director Joe Montesano said “The significance of Savannah turning 71 years old is remarkable.” He continues by noting her
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and El Paso Community College announce their new partnership that seeks to improve access to oral health in the Borderland. The partnership will also look to reduce the region’s provider shortage of qualified dental hygienists.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso is inviting area high school mariachi teams to compete for a $1,000 cash prize. The contest, held in honor of Mexican Independence month, is happening is happening 1 p.m. Saturday, September 30 at the dealership, located on the 6400 block of South Desert Boulevard. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ready, set, action! The Film Race has taken over the streets of El Paso, with crews setting up in various locations, shooting and producing short films. Three teams made up of local filmmakers had five days to shoot and edit their film. Each team was assigned locations, and challenges they
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As attempts to ban books intensify, Stacker explored how organized efforts have enabled broader challenges at U.S. libraries and schools.
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EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 4 of the high school football season went to Chapin high school quarterback Evan Rivera and wide receiver, Brent Hallman Jr.. In the game against Parkland, Rivera connected with a Hallman Jr. on a long pass downfield for a touchdown.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s a birthday bash celebration that’s larger than life! Savannah the elephant is celebrating her birthday. Experts say that it’s rare for an elephant to live this long. Savannah’s celebration will happen at noon on Sunday at the El Paso Zoo. Zoo officials say there will be a trunk load of cookies for
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The FDA has raised questions about the effectiveness of widely used over-the-counter nasal decongestant ingredient, phenylephrine. This key ingredient is found in popular medications like Sudafed PE, Mucinex Sinus Max, Dayquil and more. These pills have long been go-to options for many Americans seeking relief from congestion, generating $1.8 billion
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonalds is marking Hispanic Heritage Month with its 22nd Annual Triunfadores Awards Luncheon. “This prestigious event recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals from diverse fields who have left an indelible mark through their remarkable professional accomplishments and unwavering commitment to community service,” the organization stated in a recent news release
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Giggster explored the 10 most common ways to structure a conference and how to use them to inspire discussions and engage audiences.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 7-year-old Victoria Rose De La Luz has been a fighter since before she was born. Born prematurely, she was diagnosed with Arthrogryposis, which causes tightening in the muscles, limiting Victoria’s ability to walk. While on a family stroll at the park, Victoria saw children playing and became determined. “I want
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – – The iconic Star on the Mountain has temporarily gone dark to undergo renovations which started September 12th. The El Paso Chamber officials said this project is funded by the El Paso Chamber Foundation and the El Paso Chamber. This transformation will upgrade the infrastructure to be more energy-efficient and technologically
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EL PASO, Texas — Nature and art come together in a local art exhibit with a message. It’s on display at the El Paso International Museum of Art. “It’s photography, water colors, acrylics – everything is a piece of the desert that shows how alive it is. we have plants, prickly pears, coyotes, so it
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Tomorrow, September 16, we celebrate Mexican Independence Day. In El Paso, our community comes together to honor the rich heritage, showcasing a deep connection to Mexico’s history and culture. Lee Beach, also known as Tony Lee Beach Rogers, a native El Pasoan and local artist, is honoring this day with
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GetMyBoat explores the beauty and adventure of a little-known 6,000-mile boat adventure around the eastern United States and Canada with first-person accounts from so-called Loopers.
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EL PASO, Texas – The Sweet Play of the Week for week 3 of the high school football season went to the Montwood Rams. In the game against Americas, Montwood linebacker Jose Hita, popped the ball loose after a big hit on an Americas wide receiver. Montwood’s Antonio Landeros recovered the ball, and took it
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, Borderland anti-abortion organization Southwest Coalition for Life announced its year-end gala, featuring keynote speaker Jim Caviezel. Caviezel recently made headlines by starring in the lead role of box office sensation “The Sound of Freedom.” The movie, which tells a fictionalized story of child sex trafficking, grossed $180 million,
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — September is National Preparedness Month, and the City of El Paso is reminding residents about the importance of being ready for emergencies. To raise awareness, the city is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Carnivals throughout the month. Today, the Public Health department is hosting one of their events at South El
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Where can you have a memorable meal with a beautiful rooftop view? To find out, Roof Gnome ranked 2023’s Best Cities for Rooftop Dining.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “It started with a dream. When I was a little kid, I used to look at a globe, spin it, close my eyes and put my finger there,” says YouTuber and film maker, Alex Chacon. At 22, Chacon left medical school and sold all his belongings to travel the world
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Water offers two initiatives aimed at promoting water efficiency in the community – the “Cash for Commode” rebate program and the “WaterWise Business Rebate Program.” The “Cash for Commode” rebate program encourages residents to replace their old, water-guzzling toilets with newer, more water-efficient models. These WaterSense-labeled toilets use
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EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA-TV)-Youth sports today face double trouble with the success of stars like Lionel Messi, Ricardo Pepi, Megan Rapinoe, and Mia Hamm. Now more than ever, competitive youth sports are being built around elite athletes— the kids who play one sport all year round are usually considered the best players. Sometimes, those kids
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