EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with Operation H.O.P.E and A& A All The Way will be hosting an early Christmas celebration in San Elizario for the “Trunk of Hope” toy drive. This is the first time the annual event will be held by all three organizations. “We welcome families to
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EL PASO, Texas — Happening next week, The Gracias Christmas Cantata. It’s message of hope returns to El Paso County Coliseum, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021 at 7 p.m. The three-act show-stopping event hopes to explain the true meaning of Christmas. Expect an enormous band and choir. The show is free, doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is
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EL PASO, Texas — Trying to celebrate the holidays can be difficult for cancer patients. Lisa Lurie, “Cancer Be Glammed” co-founder and cancer survivor, understands how hair loss, bloating, sensitive skin and other side effects from treatment can leave those with cancer unexcited to see family and friends when they’re not feeling their best. Lisa
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EL PASO, Texas – While most people are familiar with seeing the Salvation Army Red Kettles outside stores during the holiday season, there is another Salvation Army program that helps people in need. It’s called Angel Tree. Program coordinator Joanna Estrada appeared on ABC-7 at Four Tuesday. “The Angel Tree program provides toys and clothing
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas – Writer/director Billy Townes calls it “The Sopranos of El Paso,” two warring crime families and their struggle for power. The third installment of “Border Lords” has its El Paso premiere at the Plaza Theatre, Thursday, December 23rd at 7 p.m. The El Paso Community Foundation Plaza Classic Film Festival will host
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EL PASO, Texas — After being post ponded to the pandemic, the critically-acclaimed show “STOMP” is finally heading to El Paso. It’s a show like no other. Performers use objects like matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with fun beats. “The inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and
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EL PASO, Texas — World renowned Pianist Richard Dowling returns to El Paso for a Special Holiday Concert presented by El Paso Pro-Musica. Dowling, who was featured in the El Paso Chopin Festival, will perform Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Dowling tell ABC-7 you can expect to hear classical
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EL PASO, Texas – A new drug approved in June by the FDA is offering some hope to those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. Dr. Percy Griffin is Director of Scientific Engagement with the Alzheimer’s Association. He appeared Thursday on ABC-7 at Four to discuss the new drug. “The drug Aduhelm targets the
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Playhouse is hoping to get everyone in the holiday spirit with it’s presentation of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” The play is based on the classic movie, but will be staged as a live radio broadcast. Opening night it December 3 and will run until
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Mesilla, New Mexico — While everyone’s eyes are set on the doorbuster deals of Black Friday or Cyber Monday, the weekend is reserved for supporting local. Morgan Switzer with Experience Mesilla explains that nearly every business in Mesilla is owned by a local person. “When you shop local, that money stays right here in the
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EL PASO, Texas — Happening this Saturday, Bishop (MAJ) Paul N. Vincent is celebrating his 50th Birthday & 30 Years in Ministry, which includes 13 Years of Military Ministry as a U.S. Army Chaplain, (both on Active Duty & Army Reserve). It will be on Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Kingdom Power Chapel on 11829 Gwen
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas – The American Heart Association has published a new study revealing that a fatal heart attack or stroke could be the first sign of cardiovascular disease in some smokers. ABC-7 spoke with local cardiovascular medicine Dr. Debabrata Mukherjee about the study’s findings. Mukherjee is Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at
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EL PASO, Texas – Eric and David Esqueda are twins. Both are native El Pasoans and both attended Silva Health Magnet High School. But that’s where the similarities end. Eric is attending the U.S. Naval Academy while David is at West Point. They appeared together Monday on ABC-7 at Four. The twins have an older
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EL PASO, Texas – With colder winter temperatures on the way, the Extreme Weather Task Force is asking the public for donations of new blankets while they work to educate the El Paso community on cold weather safety. “The Task Force is actively working on providing blankets to the most vulnerable in our community who may
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EL PASO, Texas – Tony Lovitt graduated from New Mexico State University in 1977, was a student assistant in NMSU’s sports information office, sports information director for the Sun Bowl in 1975 and even did radio play-by-play for the El Paso/Juarez Sol professional volleyball team. Now you can add children’s book author to his resume.
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EL PASO, Texas – Our news partners at El Paso Inc. announced the winners Monday of this year’s Best of El Paso readers poll. El Paso Inc.’s Gina Martinez appeared on ABC-7 at Four to talk about this year’s poll. The Best of El Paso helps local residents and out-of-town visitors discover the best that
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EL PASO, Texas – The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department invites the entire community to enjoy the annual Chalk the Block Public Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday in downtown El Paso. Entering its 14th year, Chalk the Block provides family-friendly entertainment that includes sidewalk chalk art competitions, live performances, local
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EL PASO, Texas — All your favorite Disney characters are back for Disney on Ice presents “Dream Big.” The show kicks of Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. running through Oct. 10 with matinee shows at 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the El Paso County Coliseum. Thursday’s 7:30 p.m. will be entirely in Spanish. You can
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas – Lawmakers in Washington are still wrangling over President Biden’s $3.5 trillion proposed social spending bill. If the plan is passed, it could change the top company and individual tax rates, reversing some pieces of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act law that went into effect in 2017. Local financial professional Brian
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EL PASO, Texas — Their shows have been thrilling audiences since 2003 and the Nitro Circus: You Got This! tour is coming to El Paso’s Southwest University Park on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Nitro Circus features a blend of BMX (bicycle motocross), FMX (freestyle motocross), skateboarding, scooter riding, even some outrageous contraptions that
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EL PASO, Texas – September is National Suicide Prevention Month and Emergence Health Network is hoping to encourage El Pasoans to have conversations about mental health and suicide. Here are some facts and resources from Emergence Health Network: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and on average there are 129 suicides each
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EL PASO, Texas – El Paso Electric is holding a series of community meetings this week and next week to let customers know about their proposed rate increase. EPE’s Regional Vice-President Cynthia Pina-Ortwein discussed the increase today on ABC-7 at Four. The utility is proposing a 7.8% increase, or more than 41 million dollars. That
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EL PASO, Texas- If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, The Southwest Desertcats men’s minor league basketball team; is hosting the New Mexico Bullsnakes. Coach Jesus Aragon and the Desertcats are closing out the season with the Pro Basketball Association. They finish their season with a record of 10-0 in the
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EL PASO, Texas – Thousands of children are treated every year for cancer or hospitalized for all kinds of medical procedures. Instead of having to wear a typical hospital gown, children can now wear a unique robe designed to make them look and feel like a superhero. Created by Brobe International, the Elliott Superhero Robe
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico has established the Together La Union Fund to help those affected by the severe flooding that struck the community just two weeks ago. The fund was created with the help of New Mexico Lt. Governor Howie Morales and local philanthropists. All donations to
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EL PASO, Texas — As Covid-19 cases continue to climb, Dr. Armando Mezam infectious disease specialist with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso speaks to ABC-7 about the delta variant, would could be driving cases to go up and hospitalizations slightly increasing. Watch the full conversation above.
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Playhouse is back with a production of “Women in Jeopardy!,” a comedy about two friends convinced their friends new boyfriend is responsible for a kidnapping. Actress Marie Holtz told ABC-7 at Noon that the situation turns into “hilarious chaos” as her character, Mary, and Jo try to save
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EL PASO, Texas — As children return to schools, there has been a dramatic increase across the country of pediatric cases of COVID-19. But health experts say not every case is the coronavirus. There is another virus making children sick. We asked ABC-7 Medical Contributor Dr. Neha Sharma, medical director of The Hospitals of Providence
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EL PASO, Texas — Former Borderland food columnist Ruth Taber shares tips on how to use silicone to help you make great meals in the kitchen: Silicone in the Kitchen – from Ruth Taber, taber.ruth@gmail.com I bought my first silicone muffin baking pan in 2001 – while browsing in a French culinary/kitchen shop. I was skeptical
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EL PASO, Texas — Denny’s. Taco Bell. IHOP. In-N-Out. Some of America’s most iconic fast food and restaurant chains got their start in California. A new book by author and chef George Geary explores their origin stories and what made them famous. Geary appeared on ABC-7 at Four to talk about the book “Made in
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