EL PASO, Texas — With school starting up for Borderland students in just a couple of days, Operation Hope, in partnership with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, will be hosting a backpack giveaway in Vinton. Students will receive backpacks filled with school supplies like notebooks, pencils, pens, etc. Operation Hope will also be distributing
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Museum of History invites the community to celebrate the popular exhibition “Low & Slow: Lowrider Culture on the Border” with a farewell celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 25 at the museum. The free, family-friendly celebration includes music, food trucks, pachucos & pachucas, a lowrider showcase
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — Bull riding is back in the Borderland. Professional bull rider ProRodeo Hall of Fame Tuff Hedeman is bringing his tour back to El Paso. The 2021 Casa Ford Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding event kicks off on Saturday, July 12 at the El Paso County Coliseum with a tailgate starting at 5:00
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — The Downtown Management District is hosting a free event on South El Paso Street from Paisano to Fourth Avenue. The Downtown Fiesta de Las Luces will be held the last Saturday and Sunday of the month in July, August and September. The Downtown Fiesta de las Luces will consist of Saturday evenings filled with music, art vendors, food trucks
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas – A recent study revealed that children who suffer from sleep apnea have a much higher risk of high blood pressure as a teen. Dr. Chalam Mulukutla, a cardiologist with Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, discussed the findings of the study Friday on ABC-7 at Four. “Sleep apnea is a
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — Choosing to embrace the pain when you’re suffering instead of running away from it. That’s the message from Houston author, Thomas Fellow’s new book, “Mrs. Dubose’s Last Wish: The Art of Embracing Suffering.” The book was inspired by “The Road to Character”, written by New York Times best-selling author David Brooks as well as “To
Continue Reading
ANTHONY, New Mexico — New Mexico is officially open at full capacity, just in time for the 4th of July weekend. La Viña Winery in Anthony has had to cancel several wine festivals due to the pandemic. This weekend it will be hosting a wine tasting to attract people through it’s doors, a celebrate the
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 speaks with former Borderland food columnist Ruth Taber on ways to utilize your microwave to cook gourmet meals. Here’s a recipe to try: Microwaved Fish in a mustard/wine/honey sauce for two Sauce: enough for one or two pieces of fish – total weight ½ to ¾ pounds. I almost always
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas – Research published in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal, suggests drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may reduce heart failure risk. We asked El Paso cardiologist Dr. Chalam Mulukutla about the study during an interview on ABC-7 at Four. “This is a follow up of over
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is one of El Paso’s hottest months. As temperatures rise, many people might stray from baking, broiling and roasting food to keep the kitchen cool. El Paso Times food columnist Ruth Taber says you don’t have to, as long as you have a toaster convection oven in your kitchen.
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 news partner El Paso Inc. is presenting its annual “Best of El Paso” contest, which helps local residents and out-of-town visitors alike discover the best the border has to offer. Now is the time for you to help select the winners. To vote, you can go online at http://www.bestofelpaso.com or
Continue Reading
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces native Johonniuss Chemweno knows that on-demand apps like Uber, Grubhub, and Instacart make everything from transportation to food delivery readily available in the palm of our hands. So why not apply that same model to healthcare-especially during a global pandemic? New Mexico-based VIP StarNetwork, a leader in the
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the pandemic, many people feel a sense of apathy about their life. Experts are using the term “languishing” to describe the feeling of losing excitement about daily activities. “We’ve most likely experienced it at some point. It’s essentially kind of the in-between of you’re not really depressed, but you’re
Continue ReadingMay is better hearing month. It also happens to be mental health awareness month. When it comes to hearing loss, there’s an important connection between hearing and your brain. We spoke with Dr. Haley Owen, an audiologist at Livingston hearing aid center to understand the link between the two. She says people with untreated hearing
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nursing students at the Hunt School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso are preparing for graduation this Saturday. The school was established to counteract a long-term shortage of nurses in the area. Hunt School of Nursing student John Kirtley joined ABC-7 at Noon to speak
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There is a new opportunity for Borderland residents to support local nursing students. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Vista Markets have teamed up to launch the “Champions of Trusted Nursing Heroes” campaign for the Hunt School of Nursing. Customers at Vista Markets can donate at the
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health is reporting a significant increase in syphilis cases, prompting calls for residents to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases. Officials noted a nearly 30% increase in STDs in recent times – with the sharpest increase involving syphilis infections, which have nearly quadrupled. “STDs can
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — For 100 years, the Armed Services YMCA El Paso has provided help to military families for their health and well-being. It’s the oldest continuously serving military service organization in the country. And the ASYMCA El Paso is holding a charity golf tournament next month. ASYMCA El Paso has over 32 programs
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas – This Saturday is the beginning of Stroke Awareness Month. Every May, hospitals including The Hospitals of Providence raise awareness on the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke, as well as encouraging individuals to know their risk of having a stroke by visiting their doctor and getting screened.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Borderland residents are invited to a community health fair this Saturday at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso. The event will include blood pressure screenings, live fitness classes, cooking demonstrations, community vendors, activities for children and giveaways. The ‘Walk It Like I Talk It Health Fair’ is free
Continue Reading
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Ngage New Mexico has made quesadillas and running a thing. The 4th annual Quesadilla 5K Run or, Q-Run for short, has gone virtual. This year’s run begins Sunday, April 24th and lasts through Sunday, May 2nd. Not only will runners get to pick their favorite location, but they can also
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — This week marked the first 100 days of a new district attorney for El Paso. Yvonne Rosales was sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2021. She’s the first woman to hold the position, taking over for longtime district attorney Jaime Esparza, who oversaw the prosecution of thousands of criminals in his
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas – April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Autism Society of Texas El Paso is preparing for their 13th annual Run/Walk for Autism on Saturday, April 24. “The purpose of the Run/Walk is to spread acceptance, understanding and inclusion,” said Aime Phillips, president of the Autism Society of Texas El Paso (ASTEP).
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 3,000 children in 48 states have been diagnosed with a rare but serious Covid-19 related condition called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, or MIS-C. Out of all the children diagnosed with MIS-C, 36 have died. ABC-7 medical contributor Dr. Neha Sharma, the medical
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Operation H.O.P.E. is hosting its annual Easter Giveaway in coordination with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and the Rock Faith Center this Saturday, April 3. Organizers will distribute Easter baskets for children, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. The baskets are available on a first come, first served
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March 21 through 27 is National Poison Prevention Week. The week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide to shine light on the dangers of poisonings. Dr. Sarah Watkins, the Medical Director of the West Texas Regional Poison Center and Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso,
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s Temple Mount Sinai is launching a 2021 international speaker series titled “Higher Meanings: Exploring Connections Between Religion and Mathematics.” This online series of six talks targets adults and older teens seeking more nuanced appreciation for the two domains and how they may overlap. Each presentation explores connections between religion
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Zoo will be open from Saturday, March 13 through Sunday, March 21 for Spring Break 2021. Normal hours of operation are Wednesday through Sunday, but for Spring Break the Zoo will be open Monday and Tuesday as well. Monday through Friday, the Zoo opens at 9:30 am with
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas — Actor Chadwick Boseman died last August from colorectal cancer. With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here are answers to some of the questions you may have about the disease. ABC-7 spoke with Dr. Jaime Gomez, a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon with The Hospitals of Providence. We started by asking
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — National Dentist Day is this Saturday. It’s an opportunity to thank your dental provider and take check of your oral health. Dr. Richard Black, the Dean of the Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, said oral health affects an individual’s overall health.
Continue Reading