Interviews
Las Cruces food pantry hosting 24-hour long “hunger strike” fund raising event
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Casa de Peregrinos 4th annual Hunger Strike event kicks off on Thursday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the facility located at 999 West Amador with breakfast before its 8:30 launch time. The advocacy and fundraising event aims to raise $60,000 this year. The hunger strike consists of a 24-hour
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El Pasoans invited to 18th annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta this Saturday and Sunday
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Zoo and Franklin Mountains State Park are hosting the 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta, Saturday at the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens from 10:30am to 3:00pm, and Sunday at the Tom Mays section of Franklin Mountains State Park and Castner Range. This is the second year in a
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Downtown Management District gears up for first annual Restaurant Week
EL PASO, Texas — Get ready enjoy great food at some of downtown El Paso’s best restaurants during the first annual Downtown Restaurant Week. It’s an event that takes place in cities across the country. From September 23 to 30, participating downtown restaurants like Taft Diaz, Anson 11, Cheezus, Rockstar Burger Bar and more will
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Cotton candy vendor looks back at over 30 sweet years in the borderland
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Roman Tellez was born and raised in Juarez, famous for selling cotton candy at different events. He has been in this business for over 30 years. Tellez says he entered the business when he inherited it from his grandfather. ABC-7 got the chance to walk with Tellez in Downtown Juarez and talk
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Hunger Action Month: Together In Tough Times:
ABC-7 and Albertsons are on a mission to fill up grocery carts! ABC-7’s Nichole Gomez surprised shoppers at Albertsons in northeast El Paso.
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Hunger Action Month: Together In Tough Times
ABC-7 and Albertsons are teaming up! Keep an eye out for Hillary Floren, Nichole Gomez, and Saul Saenz at your local Albertsons you just might be in for a surprise. All throughout the month of September shoppers can make donations at the keypad when buying groceries.
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September is Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas – Peripheral Artery Disease or PAD, is common but can be serious. Interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Peripheral Vascular Disease Center Dr. Laiq Raja with the Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus was a guest on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss PAD. “PAD is a very common and very serious disease
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Downtown El Paso is the place to be for two big events during the last part of September
EL PASO, Texas – If it’s been awhile since you’ve explored downtown El Paso, you owe it to yourself to check out two big events. First, the Downtown Fiesta de las Luces presented by WellMed and United Healthcare returns on Saturday, September 17 from 3 to 11 pm. Produced by the El Paso Downtown Management
Continue Reading City of El Paso unveils first-of-its-kind technology to reunite lost pets with their owners
EL PASO, Texas – The City of El Paso Animal Services Department, in partnership with national partner, 24Pet, have unveiled a new 24Pet Reunite Site solar-powered microchip scanner at Salvador Rivas Jr. Park, 12480 Pebble Hills Drive. The pilot scanner is the first-of-its-kind technology aimed at helping community members reunite lost pets with their families.
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Dona Ana Community College to host 20th annual scholarship golf tournament
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Doña Ana Community College (DACC) is calling all golf enthusiasts for the 20th annual DACC Golf Tournament for scholarships. Registration is now open for the tournament which will be held on Friday, October 7th at the NMSU Golf Course, 3000 Herb Wimberly Dr. The tournament is a four-man scramble shotgun
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El Paso resident born in the U.K. remembers Queen Elizabeth II
EL PASO, Texas — As the world continues to react to the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, some El Pasoans are also weighing in. Anton Conlon was born in the United Kingdom, and he previously lived in London. He now lives in El Paso. Conlon weighed in on the queen’s death and
Continue Reading Dr. Ogechika Alozie, ABC-7 Medical Contributor, with a health outlook for the remainder of 2022
EL PASO, Texas – How you take care of yourself, endemic vs. pandemic, the new COVID-19 booster and more as ABC-7 medical contributor Dr. Ogechika Alozie from Sunset West Health provides his insight in this week’s conversation.
Continue Reading Robotic Surgery: Is It Right for You?
EL PASO, Texas – Robotic surgery has continued to advance since it was introduced more than two decades ago. Among the different systems in use, the Da Vinci system is probably the most well-known. Doctor Avery Walker appeared on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss Da Vinci. He is a general surgeon and colon and rectal
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El Paso native is producer of hit Netflix movie “Day Shift” with Jamie Foxx
EL PASO, Texas – Yvette Yates Redick is one of those people who could be called a Hollywood hyphenate. In her case, it’s native El Pasoan-producer-actor-new mom. She talked about her time in the Sun City and her career on ABC-7 at 4. Redick and her husband Shaun are part of the production team behind
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El Paso Electric explains what to do before and during a power outage
EL PASO, Texas – A power outage can happen anytime and to anybody. Wednesday’s storms knocked out the power of one west El Paso apartment complex for several hours. Do you know what to do if the power goes out at your place? Here are some tips and tricks. With any power outage, you typically
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El Paso Pro-Musica gears up for ‘Summerfest’ concert
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Pro-Musica is getting ready for it’s “pre-season” concert, “Summerfest” at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Plaza on Saturday. The concert will feature music by Beethoven and more with featuring musical guests Chee-Yun, violin, and Natasha Paremski, piano. Grammy-winning artist and artisitic director Zuill Bailey will also perform with them. You
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Inflation report for July released – should you consider retirement in an unstable economy?
EL PASO, Texas – The inflation report for July was released yesterday and there was some positive news for consumers. ABC-7 financial contributor and financial planner Brian Mirau with Mirau Capital appeared today on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss the report and give you the information you need to know about the economy and your
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What’s your A1c? Dr. Alozie discusses pre-diabetes and diabetes
EL PASO, Texas – Diabetes continues to be a major problem in the borderland and the US. Today, ABC-7 medical contributor Doctor Ogechika Alozie with Sunset West Health discussed the risks, and the differences between pre-diabetes and diabetes.
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Sample more than 200 beers Saturday at Las Cruces Beerfest
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Beerfest at Plaza de Las Cruces finally returns this Saturday from 5 to 11 pm at the Plaza de Las Cruces at 100 N Main. This event will feature 240 diverse beer selections to sample and purchase. A ticket will include ten samples of your choice. There will
Continue Reading What parents need to know about childhood obesity and what you need to know about monkeypox – Dr. Alozie explains
EL PASO, Texas – This week, ABC-7 medical contributor Dr. Ogechika Alozie discusses America’s epidemic of childhood obesity, and what you need to know about monkeypox. Watch this week’s segment.
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El Paso Center for Children hosts 5k fundraiser
EL PASO, Texas — Have your running shoes ready and get ready, set, go! The El Paso Center for Children is hosting the ‘Kickin up Asphalt 5k Fundraiser’ at Ascarate Park on Saturday. All proceeds will go to the center which offers a variety of services for children, families, young adults, and victims of crime.
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Local Fort Bliss Soldier Moves Up the Ranks
El Paso, Texas – The 32nd Army Air Missile Defense Command welcomed a new Command Sergeant Major to Fort Bliss. He is no stranger to the Sun City. The unit’s top enlisted man — Raymond Belk — has earned the rank of Command Sergeant Major but he’s held the title of El Pasoan since he
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As temperatures remain in the triple digits, what you need to know about heat illnesses
EL PASO, Texas – What is extreme heat? What are the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? And how cool should your bedroom be in order to get a good night’s sleep when temperatures exceed 100 degrees? ABC-7’s medical contributor Doctor Ogechika Alozie with Sunset Health West discussed this during ABC-7 at 4 Thursday.
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Flying Horse Half Marathon returns to Sunland Park this November
EL PASO, Texas – Race El Paso is excited to announce the return of Flying Horse Half Marathon, 10k & 5k Presented by the City of Sunland Park on November 5, 2022. Founded in 2011 in Sunland Park, this running event has something for everyone in the family from walkers to avid runners. It offers
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Gilbert & Sullivan Co. of El Paso gets ready for upcoming production ‘Iolanthe’
EL PASO, Texas — The Gilbert & Sullivan Company of El Paso is gearing up for its 53rd season this weekend with a production of ‘Iolanthe’. The muscial/comedy tells the story of a forbidden love between fairies and mortals first performed in 1882. Its the seventh of 14 operatic collaborations by Gilbert and Sullivan. “It’s
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Ysleta Lions Club and two other Lions Clubs team up for annual School Uniform Swap on Saturday
EL PASO, Texas – The Ysleta Lions Club, along with the Five Points Lions Club and Executive Women Lions Club are holding their 12th annual school uniform swap event this Saturday, July 23 from 8 am to noon at Eastlake High School, 13000 Emerald Pass Avenue. In addition to the uniform swap, there will be complimentary
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Summer theater in the great outdoors: Theatre of the Big Bend’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” presents final performances this weekend
ALPINE, Texas – Theater of the Big Bend’s production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” is presenting the final three performances this Friday, Saturday and Sunday night at 8 p.m. at the Kokernot Outdoor Theater in Alpine. It’s a chance for El Pasoans to make a quick weekend getaway and enjoy a great musical
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TXDOT offers tips for drivers to share the road with large trucks
EL PASO, Texas – Large trucks are vital to the state’s economy, and The Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to be patient and alert when sharing the road with them, as severe crashes between passenger vehicles and large trucks and tractor-trailers can lead to death or serious injury. TXDOT’s Jennifer Wright was a guest
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New movie ‘Day Shift’ produced by native El Pasoan, stars Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg and David Franco
EL PASO, Texas – ‘Day Shift’ is a new motion picture that will begin streaming on Netflix on August 12th. Jamie Foxx stars as a pool cleaner whose real job is a vampire hunter. Foxx has a week to kill enough vampires and come up with the cash to pay for his kid’s tuition and
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