El Paso, TX — The El Paso Homeschool Association (EPHA), announces its 10th Annual Homeschool Conference, taking place February 20–21, 2026, at Centro Vida Life Center (1335 Henry Brennan Dr., El Paso, TX 79936). Keynote Speakers The conference will feature keynote speakers John and Cathy Heckendorn, veteran homeschool parents and advocates. Cathy Heckendorn—who calls herself
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UPDATE (3:23 PM)- The El Paso City Council unanimously approved Item 34, which directs the City Manager and City Attorney to review the City of El Paso’s options for ICE Detention Centers. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council is currently hearing from dozens of borderland residents during a public comment session on
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – African Heritage Week will be celebrated citywide in El Paso,February 6–8. The celebration brings together local Black leaders, designers, and organizations, alongside an International guest from Uganda, Meriam Nanasirye, founder of Rescue Women’sFoundation. Events will take place at the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC), the El Paso Museumof History, and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Michael Kelly with the Paso del Norte Health Foundation joins us to discuss the organization’s diabetes initiatives. Eligible organizations must have programs that: Prevent Detect Manage diabetes*Includes pre-diabetes, type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Priority funding areas include: Diabetes education Diabetes support Capacity and systems improvements Diabetes Alliance initiatives For
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) will host the first luncheon this month with El Paso County Judge Ricardo A. Samaniego. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 28th, at 12:00 PM at the El Paso Convention and Visitors Center. It will bring together community leaders, business professionals, and stakeholders.
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- A recent clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics reinforces that breastmilk is the best nutrition source for infants born with very low birth weight, offering strong protective benefits during a critical period of development. Dr. Fernando Najar, neonatologist at Las Palmas Medical Center, joins us to talk about the importance of
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Save the Date: Paso del Norte Community Foundation’s Reimagine Nonprofit Conference returning in April: When: Wednesday, April 22, 2026Where: ESC Region 19 Head Start, 11670 Chito Samaniego Dr, El Paso, TX 79936 visit their website at www.pdnfoundation.org
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament is BACK on March 20-22, 2026, at Eastwood High School. Registration is now open. Event Page on Website: Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament – Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl | December 31, 2025 | El Paso, Texas Registration Page on Pickleball Tournaments’ site: Nusenda
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-One of the biggest things going into 2026 is going to be the difference people are going to feel in their healthcare costs. Dr. Ogechika Alozie explains.
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El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV)-Wall Street analysts are calling for a potentially strong year for stocks, but many everyday Americans are feeling skeptical and uncertain. Financial advisor Jeff Thompson from Mirau Capital Management helps us make sense of both sides.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The El Paso Fire Department Softball Team is currently seeking donations and sponsorships for our 2026 season. According to El Paso Fire, they are a Texas-registered nonprofit organization, and all donations directly support our firefighters by helping cover tournament fees, uniforms, equipment, and travel expenses throughout the season. If you
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Desert View Elementary will host the Desert View Elementary Dash for Autism, a community 5K run and 3.3K fun walk. Event Details: • Event: Desert View Elementary Dash for Autism • Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 • Events: 5K Run | 3.3K Fun Walk • Location: Desert View Elementary, Sunland Park • Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/SunlandPark/DesertViewElementaryDashForAutism
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Mark your calendars: on Saturday, February 7th, at the Starlight Event Center, the El Paso Black Hall of Fame will host its 2nd annual induction ceremony and gala night, where legacy meets action. Monica Tucker, the founder of Black El Paso Voice, and Reginald Daniel, Sr., who is a retired
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – When it comes to saving lives, experts say don’t worry about being a backseat driver. In today’s TxDOT Talk, Lauren Macias Cervantes joins us to talk about National Passenger Safety Week. Also big news is coming West El Paso. I-10 Widening West Saturday, January 17 through Saturday, January 24 9
Continue Reading El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Socorro Independent School District Superintendent James Vasquez has been named in the National School Public Relations Association annual list of Superintendents to Watch. According to the district, this year NSPRA selected 30 leaders from school systems across the United States for the 2025-26 honor, which recognizes superintendents in their first
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – The 2025 healthcare year was marked by major federal cuts to coverage, rising costs, and significant industry shifts. Yet we saw some progress, at least in public health. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Ogechika Alozie shares everything you need to know. https://www.texmed.org/TexasMedicineDetail.aspx?id=67133
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The El Paso Department of Public Health is urging residents with disabilities and medical needs to sign up for a statewide registry designed to help first responders identify people who may need assistance during emergencies. Who Should Register? The STEAR program is designed for individuals who may need additional assistance during an emergency, including:
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) -Music offers extensive benefits, including reducing stress, anxiety, and pain, and boosting your mood. If you are thinking about pursuing a music degree, now is the perfect opportunity. El Paso Community College instructors, Dr. Melissa Gurrola and Daniel Becker, join us to discuss the music program. The Associate of Applied Science
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Girl Scouts will launch the 2026 cookie season with a Mega Drop in El Paso. Rebecca Reyes with Girl Scouts Desert Southwest joins us to explain how volunteers, and trucks will come together Saturday, January 17, 2026. The Cookie Mega Drop serves as the primary pickup site for Girl Scout
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – It’s a new year. Moving more, eating nutritious foods, and getting enough sleep are great habits that can boost your health. Joining us now is Doctor Jorge Acosta, the medical director of Las Palmas del Sol Bariatric Clinic, who is here to talk about how he can help maintain and
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) – Project ARRIBA is a nonprofit that helps people who want to continue their education and attend college. According to the non-profit, they work with students to create an educational roadmap and provide aid for rent, bills, and childcare. Project Arriba stated that a recent study found that since they began
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Thousands of borderland kids left the “Santa Bombero” event with a smile today after local firefighters held the 86th edition of this traditional campaign. Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, along with other local officials and departments, kicked off the event at 8 a.m. today. Hours before, tens of thousands of families
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Dozens of people have begun camping out in front of ‘Parque DIF’ to secure a spot and a Christmas gift for their children at the 86th annual “Santa Bombero” event. Some residents say they live far from the event location, even on the outskirts of the city, and that it’s difficult
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Binational residents in El Paso and Ciudad Juárez have been reporting longer wait times and lines at all ports of entry to cross into either city. Last-minute holiday shopping and travel are among the most common reasons more people have been crossing the border recently. ABC-7 spoke with some residents waiting
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Travel experts expect the weekend before Christmas to be the busiest on the road. For the first time in four years, the national average is below 3-dollars a gallon, and prices could continue dropping as 2025 ends. Txdot’s Lauren Macias-Cervantes joins us with more on what you need to stay safe this
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JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On December 9, Oliver Rivera Peña, an officer with the Road Safety Coordination Department in Juárez (CGSV), was monitoring the line at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) when he was asked to perform an unusual task. Officer Rivera was directing traffic when a child and a woman asked him to
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The holidays are around the corner, but that’s not stopping new construction projects from starting. In today’s TX-Dot talks Lauren Macias-Cervantes explains what new projects are starting and which ones are wrapping up. I-10 Widening West Emergency Ramp Closure Saturday, December 13 4 a.m. to 12pm Noon I-10 Westbound Exit Ramp 10
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