EL PASO, Texas – The 16th annual collaboration between the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and El Paso Pro-Musica is a case of ‘Double Trouble.’ El Pasoan Zuill Bailey and his cello team up with Helen Kim and her violin to perform one of Johannes Brahms lesser-known but most technically difficult pieces of classical music. The
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El Paso, Texas- The Biden administration has extended the payment freeze to May of this year. So what does this extension actually mean? Local financial professional Brian Mirau breaks down what you can do during this time on a recent interview during ABC-7 at Noon. Q: WHAT CAN BORROWERS EXPECT FROM THIS EXTENSION? President Biden
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EL PASO, Texas – Locally owned consumer brand corporation Helen of Troy has donated one million dollars to the El Paso Children’s Museum and Science Center to finance the first-floor café. Stephanie Otero, Vice President of Operations for the El Paso Community Foundation, was a guest on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss the donation. The
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Live is gearing up for a very eventful spring season, one of the most anticipated shows coming to the borderland is Grammy nominated The Celtic Women: Postcards from Ireland. The iconic group of more than 16 years is going on tour. You can catch their performance May 1, 2022
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EL PASO, Texas – The Downtown Management District (DMD) announces the return of the popular and growing Downtown Barstool Open presented by Miller Lite, with tickets now on sale. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 5. The miniature golf tournament is expanding to include golf holes at 15 different downtown bars and restaurants and increasing
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EL PASO, Texas — Days after a devastating fire at Tony’s Burrito House, a relative of the family that owns the business is now organizing a GoFundMe campaign to help employees and family members. The building was considered a total loss after it caught fire at 2 a.m. on Saturday. The fire was so large that
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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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