EL PASO, Texas- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego says the County and City of El Paso are prepared for migrants to begin entering the United States if the Remain in Mexico Policy is lifted. But the judge also told ABC-7 that he would prefer if the administration were to set a date rather than
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EL PASO, Texas – For over two decades, West El Paso’s biggest parade of the year has been the Independence Day Parade sponsored by the Rotary Club of West El Paso. This year’s parade with the theme “We the People” on July 4 will be no different. Parade Grand Marshals will be El Paso historians Melissa and
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EL PASO, Texas – Viva! El Paso returns this Friday for its 44th season in McKelligon Canyon. The show’s artistic director Cody Ritchey appeared on ABC-7 at 4 to talk about the production. Viva! is an annually performed musical which celebrates El Paso’s cultural history through dance, drama, narration, and songs. It has been running
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EL PASO, Texas – The Child Crisis Center of El Paso is holding its annual fund raising Gala on Friday, July 15 at the Epic Railyard Events Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. The annual Gala provides attendees the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled evening that includes food, drinks, entertainment and a raffle. This is one
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EL PASO, Texas — With Pride Month upon us, El Paso Community College is recognizing the LGBTQ community in a special through it’s newest production of “Kiss of the Spider Woman.” The play, based off the 1985 film, tells the story of a gay window dresser serving a sentence in Argentina prison for gross indecency
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EL PASO, Texas — Sometimes kids come up with good ideas and now they’ll be able win money for it. Youth Biz Academy El Paso is hosting the first annual El Paso Children’s Business Fair. Children have the opportunity to showcase one of their own products or services. They’re responsible for setting up their booth,
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso City-County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza is weighing in on monkeypox. On Tuesday, the first case of the monkeypox was confirmed in Texas. According to authorities, it was a single case infection in Dallas county. The patient had a recent history of international travel. Dr. Ocaranza said people need to
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EL PASO, Texas — There’s a new kind of festival making its way to the Borderland combining some of our favorite things: tacos, tequila, and music. The first annual Sal y Limon Festival will take place in downtown El Paso on Saturday. The block party will take place between Main Street and Stanton Street featuring
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DALLAS, Texas – Dak Lopez, who loves all things dinosaurs, turtles, and water-related, is battling an aggressive form of leukemia. He is only 4-years-old, yet needs a bone marrow transplant to save his life. The catch is, Dak needs a Hispanic donor- someone who has a similar ancestry! On top of that, according to Lopez-
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EL PASO, Texas – One El Paso printmaker continues to gain momentum for the pieces of art she creates. Local print artist and owner of Printmeikiando, Alexis Ruiz, has become known for her unique hand-carved images. Ruiz told ABC-7 that she always loved art and always wanted to become a graphic design artist, but it
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EL PASO, Texas – Jackie’s Warrior, the 4-year-old colt, came in first place by a gap of 4 horse lengths in the Grade 1 Churchill Downs Stakes this Saturday. The horse is owned by El Paso locals, Judy and Kirk Robison, who own more than 40 Peter Piper Pizza restaurants and almost 40 Burger King
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas – New research show that people who survive a stroke are at an increased risk of developing major heart issues in the month following the stroke, which puts them at a greater risk of a second stroke or heart attack within the next five years. These cardiovascular complications following a stroke are
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EL PASO, Texas – Professor of Philosophy at El Paso Community college, Manuela Alejandra Gomez, was announced as a 2022 Piper Professor for the state of Texas. The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation awards ten professors for their superior teaching and extraordinary academic, scholarly achievements and their dedication to teaching. Gomez has been teaching philosophy on
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EL PASO, Texas – You can help local non-profits while also getting your steps in. The Christian Joy Center of El Paso is hosting it’s first annually 5K Joy of Health. The run/walk will benefit several non-profits like the Boys and Girls Club of El Paso, El Paso Fallen Officers, Wounded Soldiers and The run
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EL PASO, Texas — The YMCA of El Paso wants kids not only to be happy this upcoming summer, but healthy. The organization is hosting it’s annual Healthy Kids Day. The event will feature all kinds of activities that you can find at the YMCA, like open swim, plus vendors, and discounts on summer programs.
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Animal Services is partnering with local organization Rescue Runners 915 to host the first-ever “Mutt-a-Thon Challenge” At the event you’ll be able to walk every adoptable dog at the shelter between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. According to Animal Services, there’s about 700 dogs up for adoption. It’s also
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ANTHONY, New Mexico — La Viña Winery is read is getting ready to host its annual Spring Wine Festival. The festival back in full swing after the COVID-19 pandemic scaled the festival back. It runs through April 30 to May 1 from noon to 7 p.m. There will be more than 20 wines to choose
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EL PASO, Texas — Kendra Scott of El Paso is raising funds for the victims of the McBride fire burned more than 6,000 acres in Ruidoso. 20 percent of all sales will go towards the Community Foundation of Lincoln County’s Shelter Fund which was created to give financial assistance to residents who were displaced due
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EL PASO, Texas — Next week is “Infant Immunization Awareness Week.” It’s a time to remind parents to keep their little ones immunization records up to date. To help parents who may have delayed a visit to their child’s doctor, Immunize El Paso will be giving free vaccine for babies up to 12 month during
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas – Schools across the Borderland and the country are looking for teachers to join their teams. UTEP is hoping to fill that need with a job fair on Friday. The fair is being hosted by the College of Education. More than 60 school districts from across the country will be in attendance.
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EL PASO, Texas — UTEP’s Department of Theatre and Dance is gearing up for its upcoming production of “Dance Nation.” The award winning play and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2019 tells the story of a groups of pre-teens getting ready to dance at a national competition in Tampa Bay. The play
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EL PASO, Texas — If you love the music of Prince and Michael Jackson, you’re in luck. Operation Hope and Lady Soul Productions will be hosting a tribute concert, May 20 at the El Paso County Coliseum. The show features Jerome Gullat and the 911-N-Effect band. To purchase tickets, click here.
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EL PASO, Texas — It’s an exciting time for El Paso Pro-Musica. Artistic director Zuill Bailey is celebrating his 20th year with El Paso Pro-Musica and there’s some fun events that you can be apart of. The Grammy Award Winning Cellist will also be celebrating his 50th birthday. The educator who calls El Paso who will be performing with special
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El Paso, Texas- Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to get excited about the 44th annual Northeaster Parade. This is the first time the event will be held in person since the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be a fun-filled event that will be great for the family. Executive Director Mando Martinez says
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El Paso, TEXAS – This past week a ceremony was held to dedicate the Judge Alicia R. Chacon Commissioners Courtroom. Chacon was a community activist and politician. She was also county judge during her career. El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego said this was an important distinction. “She was an amazing woman, you know. She
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El Paso, TEXAS — The El Paso Fire Department has a new fire marshal. Last month, Jared Knotts graduated as a peace officer as part of the El Paso Police 128th Academy. He graduated as valedictorian of his class. Knotts is now the newest Fire Marshal for EPFD. He is excited to now be serving
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Beginning Friday, April 1, people who are older than 21 will be able to legally buy recreational marijuana in the state of New Mexico. During a city council meeting on Monday, a presentation was given to help update city council on the framework for these types of businesses and what
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EL PASO, Texas — Get ready for cute pets to take over San Jacinto Plaza, El Paso Inc. is hosting it’s first annual “Best Pet Downtown Pet Pawty.” This is the first year El Paso Inc. is hosting this event for El Pasoans to enjoy. It takes place Saturday, March 26 at San Jacinto Plaza
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Playhouse is getting ready to host it production of Chicano play “Roosters.” Set in the southwest, the play tells the story about a young campesino and his father Gallo, a legendary cock fighter. Gallo, who is just released from jail wants to reestablish his status but Hector wants
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In honor of women’s history month, I wanted to introduce master sergeant KiOwana Phillips, a soldier at Fort Bliss, Texas, and the founder of One Shot Firearms Academy. Phillips is working to change the stigma women gun owners face, a situation she knows all too well. “It’s happened before, I go to a gun range,
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