EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is undertaking a number of major projects around the city. But perhaps one of the biggest is the Montana Freeway project. Work on Phase 1 has been going on there for 16 months. But because of the flat terrain, drivers have been unable to appreciate
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – He went from a career in the NFL into one of public service. Since 2012, Ifo Pili has been the city administrator for Eagle Mountain City, Utah. Soon, he and his family will call Las Cruces home, as he becomes the next city manager. “I was at a point where
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of students in the Borderland have returned to classes online. It is a school year like no other. For many, virtual learning can come with new frustrations and challenges. One local religious leader is urging families to consider using a moment of silence to begin each school day. The
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Steve Pearce is a former two-term representative to New Mexico who is now State Chairman of the Republican Party. Wednesday, I spoke with Pearce about next week’s Republican National Convention and other topics during a live interview on ABC-7 at Four. I started by asking him what message the Republican
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents of Las Cruces and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. The SW Regional Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues, but instead of hosting a large
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EL PASO, Texas — A new movie from director David Ayer, who also directed “Suicide Squad,” “End of Watch,” and “Fury,” features an El Pasoan alongside stars Shia LeBeouf and George Lopez. Cheyenne Hernandez plays “Gata,” one of the main villains in “The Tax Collector” which begins streaming Friday on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 at Noon sat down with EPCC Culinary Chef Daniel Guerra for a segment of ‘Quarantine Cuisine.’ Chef Guerra offered a recipe for cold gazpacho during hot summer months. To make one serving of Chef Guerra’s gazpacho, you will need: 3 beef steak tomatoes1 cucumber2 bell Peppers1/2 an onion4 garlic
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EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Holocaust Museum is making this year’s Tour de Tolerance a virtual 10-Day Challenge. To expand participation, anyone can join from anywhere and at any fitness level. Event options include a 100K Bike Ride; 50K Bike Ride; 25K in 10 Days Run/Walk; and 10 Days of Being Active (you
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 at Noon sat down with United Way to discuss memorial events ahead of the anniversary of the Walmart mass shooting. Events include a luminaria drive-thru at Ascarate Park and a virtual trauma-informed yoga hour. For a complete listing of events, visit elpasounited.org/loveforelpaso
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EL PASO, Texas — The first new dental school in Texas in 50 years took a major step forward on Tuesday. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso broke ground on a new oral health clinic that will be located in south-central El Paso along Rick Francis Street. It will be part of the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 at Noon sat down with audiologist Dr. Haley Owen to discuss how to better communicate with those suffering from hearing loss while wearing a mask and standing at a distance.
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EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Community Foundation’s 13th annual Plaza Classic Film Festival is going on tour and online. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Plaza Classic will be a hybrid festival, with 11 consecutive nights of pop-up drive-in movies at various locations around metro El Paso, and 5 days of digitally streamed films on plazaclassic.com. The
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EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 at Noon sat down with this month’s Budweiser Legacies winner, Rene Herrera. Herrera founded the organization ‘Movies4Kids’ which aims to assist less fortunate children in El Paso.
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County health officials have called up cold storage units to hold bodies in case the county morgue reaches capacity. As of last week, it was at 75 percent. ABC-7 anchor Stephanie Valle spoke to Michigan forensic pathologist Dr. Joyce DeJong about what the need for mobile morgues says about
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Are your kids getting restless at home during quarantine? ABC-7 at Noon sat down with Dr. Sarah Martin, the Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, to find ways you can keep them entertained.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Team Rubicon joined ABC-7 at Noon to discuss the importance of volunteering and giving back during the pandemic. Group representatives offered ways for individuals to get involved in helping the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank.
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 at Noon and El Paso Public Library have teamed up for July’s Book Club! Lisa Martinez offers the best picture books to get kids hooked on reading this summer.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 at Noon sat down with Dr. Sarah Watkins, the Medical Director of the Poison Center at TTUHSC El Paso, to discuss common bug bites during summer months and what individuals can do to treat them.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 at Noon sat down with audiologist Dr. Haley Owen to discuss hidden dangers for your hearing in common summer activities and what you can do to stay safe.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Blake Busey with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso offers tips for preventing heat-related illness and injuries on ABC-7 at Noon.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kingdom Power Chapel in El Paso is offering prayers both in-person and online during the month of July to help the community heal during a tough year. ABC-7 at Noon sat down with Bishop Paul Vincent to discuss how individuals in the community can be involved.
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EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 at Noon sat down with Dr. Blake Busey of Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso to discuss ways for families to stay in shape this summer.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — June is Migraine Awareness Month. ABC-7 at Noon sat down with Dr. Blake Busey with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso to discuss common migraine symptoms and treatment options for combatting them.
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EL PASO, Texas – In an effort to support Downtown food and beverage businesses the Downtown Management District is launching the Fresh Air Food Court pilot program. The 18 day program will support downtown brick and mortar food and beverage businesses by expanding seating capacity and providing customers with a safe, sanitized, and socially distanced dining experience. The new downtown amenity opens at 4 p.m.
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EL PASO, TEXAS – Four El Paso restaurants are featured in a new series created by award winning cookbook author, host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi. El Paso is the first episode of “Taste the Nation,” which will be available on Hulu beginning Thursday, June 18th. “Taste the Nation” takes audiences on a journey across America,
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EL PASO, Texas – The Paso del Norte Health Foundation is spearheading a volunteer effort called EP MedCorps to prepare El Paso for any health care crisis. EP MedCorps is looking for volunteers. There is no age requirement to participate. EP MedCorps welcomes everyone. They do ask for your date of birth in case the
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EL PASO, Texas — The show will go on for the El Paso Community Foundation’s Plaza Classic Film Festival, which will be held this year from July 30 to August 9. The World’s Largest Classic Film Festival will present “pop-up” drive-in movies at several locations in the El Paso area, and will stream other movies
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EL PASO, Texas — A new fund has been created by Socorro Independent School District through the Paso del Norte Community Foundation. The idea for the SISD Cares Fund came from Paso del Norte Elementary School Nurse Araceli Jimenez with support from Marivel Macias, SISD Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services. The fund was created to
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EL PASO, Texas — Fred Loya Insurance has launched a small business stimulus campaign in which it will choose a small business in the El Paso area each week to be awarded $5,000. To qualify, the business must be registered and have ten employees or fewer. Click here for the application to fill out in
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EL PASO, Texas — It’s time to start thinking about some best practices for returning to your place of business. Of course, every company is facing a unique set of circumstances, but if you start kicking ideas around now and begin the discussion, you’ll be in great shape when your doors open. Here are some questions
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