El Paso, TX, August 15, 2024 – The Alzheimer’s Association announced the launch of a new Dementia Care Navigation Service. The Alzheimer’s Association and Ripple, a dementia care specialist company, is a new service that provides personalized support for people living with dementia and their caregivers through their dementia journey. Dementia Care Navigation Service include:● A dedicated
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EL PASO (KVIA) — The “Anything’s Possible Climber” is a featured attraction at El Paso’s newest, multi-million dollar, state-of-the art museuem dedicated to Science. ABC-7’s Paul Cicala was reliving his youth in a fun moment during his live shot, as he was on top of the “Climber”, and decided to take the slide to the
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Warriors Edge Boxing and Kings Promotions will bring Ring Wars 12, professional boxing to the County Coliseum. The card will feature local fighters and out-of-town fighters. The co-main event will feature upcoming rising star-undefeated middleweight Jorge Tovar and the undefeated Stephanie Han in the main event as she fights for the WBA Intercontinental Championship vs. Miranda Reyes.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Viral sensation Marissa Teijo, the oldest contestant in the history of the Miss Texas USA pageant, visited the KVIA studio, captivating the staff with her inspiring story. Courtesy: Marissa Teijo Teijo, a 71-year-old from East El Paso, gained widespread attention and acclaim for her dedication to fitness and personal growth,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) Fifth grade teacher at Chester E. Jordan Elementary School, Caitlyn Bowen, is being hailed as a hero after performing the Heimlich maneuver on a student last month. Bowen is one of the coaches for the school’s Destination Imagination program, where students flex their creativity and compete in science challenges. On February
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El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-NMSU Black Programs and NMSU Student Success will celebrate excellence in education and the arts during the Black History Month Variety Show. The theme is “Bridging the Gap,” the host will be DJ Black from Hot 103 FM. The show will feature performances by local artists from a variety of genres.
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Julian Kalel, a 17-year-old country music sensation hailing from El Paso, Texas, is swiftly making his mark in the music industry. His recent Nashville debut not only showcased his remarkable talent but also served as a platform for philanthropy. Performing original songs and raising funds for the Nashville Foster Love Closet and Resource Center, Julian’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UTEP Miners, coming off two home game wins, have the first of two road games this Thursday night against Louisiana Tech, followed by a matchup with Sam Houston State on Saturday. ABC-7 Sports Director Adrian Ochoa sat down with head coach Joe Golding for a preview.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Next week is National Passenger Safety Week, and it’s not about drivers keeping their passengers safe, but rather passengers taking an active role in their own safety. Jennifer Wright with TXDOT has details on this national road safety initiative in this week’s segment on ABC-7 at 4.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — January is International Quality of Life Awareness Month. This month-long event was first created in 1994 with the purpose of promoting and encouraging people around the world to take steps toward improving their quality of life. During this month, people are encouraged to focus on what is important to them
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Shark Tank Casting team has begun a nationwide search to discover the next group of driven entrepreneurs, creators and innovators who dream of pitching their breakthrough products and companies to the Sharks in hopes of landing an investment and invaluable mentorship. Entrepreneurs will get the exciting opportunity to make their
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s four words everyone seems to love hearing – Girl Scout Cookie Time. The annual event begins this Sunday, as Girl Scouts flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills, and business ethics. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The I-10 Widening West Project is connecting fast-growing neighborhoods in Northwest El Paso by adding an overpass, ramps and a new intersection at Los Mochis Drive, about one mile north of Transmountain Road. This will bring major changes to traffic patterns in the area during and after construction. Jennifer Wright
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Financial analysts say persistent inflation and the possibility of living a long time in retirement are two of the biggest factors to consider if you’re planning to retire in 2024. ABC-7’s financial contributor Brian Mirau with Mirau Capital Management appeared on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss how potential retirees can
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Glaucoma is called “The Sneak Thief of Sight.” January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and ABC-7 medical contributor Dr. Ogechika Alozie with Sunset West Health explains what you need to know to protect your eyesight in the video on this page.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego appeared Wednesday on ABC-7 at 4 to discuss how county leaders want to explore using general obligation bonds for capital improvements. General obligation bonds are those that allow the voters to approve the project or projects. Watch his remarks here.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –We are less than six weeks away from this year’s Michelob Ultra El Paso Marathon on Sunday, February 18. The annual event brings together hundreds of marathoners who take on the 26 mile course, starting at San Elizario High School and ending at the El Paso County Coliseum. ABC-7 is a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the biggest technology event of the year, where attendees can expect to find the latest high tech innovations. ABC-7 at 4 got a sneak preview of some of the new products that you’ll find in stores in the months ahead from technology
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With major weather changes coming this Sunday evening, TXDOT announced today that this weekend’s 33-hour-long closure for the I-10 Widening West project has been expanded to 48 hours and will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday. The extension will allow construction crews to pour concrete sooner and give it more time
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The recent case of Kate Cox who was blocked by the Texas Supreme Court from terminating her non-viable pregnancy is not the only instance of pregnant women who have medical emergencies in states with laws restricting abortions and the physicians caught in a legal web when trying to provide essential health care. ABC
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The I-10 Widening West Project is adding a third lane to I-10 between Mesa and Vinton. The 3 1/2 year project started at the end of May 2022 and is projected to be completed by the end of Summer 2025. In order to add that third lane, bridges have to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dog lovers, take note. ABC-7 is bringing you the annual American Kennel Club National Championships at noon on Sunday, December 31. We brought you a preview of this year’s event on ABC-7 at 4 with co-hosts Carolyn Manno and Gina DiNardo, along with a couple of special four-legged guests.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over the holidays, we like to celebrate with family, friends and co-workers. But these celebrations can turn tragic when someone gets behind the while while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. TXDOT’s Jennifer Wright appeared on ABC-7 at 4 today to highlight the agency’s “Drive Sober, No Regrets” campaign.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whether you’re traveling or holding a big holiday gathering, keep in mind that respiratory viruses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19 are on the rise. Our medical contributor Doctor Neha Sharma, medical director of The Hospitals of Providence Northeast and Horizon City, appeared on ABC-7 to talk about the symptoms, the
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Grandparents often have a hard time saying no to their grandchildren, which is something scam artists know all too well. Scammers can easily can create storylines to prey on the fears of grandparents by searching social media or even just blindly calling without giving a name of a relative. John
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) — In a recent study, El Paso ranked 10th in the country for those 65+ living with Alzheimer’s disease. Bringing awareness to our initiatives is a priority, and through the support of local sponsors, donors, and supporters, this has become possible on a larger scale. Marble Brewing brewed and created a
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El Paso Texas (TX)- El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discussed the winners for the Mural at the Healing Garden and the economic development business initiative called Project Seafox, and a private business prospect that will be collaborating with the County.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Friday, December 1 is World AIDS Day, and the theme this year is “Let Communities Lead,” a call to action for cities and towns across the US to enable and support in the fight to end AIDS. We spoke with ABC-7 medical contributor Dr. Ogechika Alozie with Sunset West Health,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Retired Officers Wives Club invites the wives and unremarried widows of officers and warrant officers from any military branch to join their organization. The club meets for lunch and a program on the third Thursday of every month (the second Thursday in December) at the Centennial Club on east
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso invites our Borderplex community to its campus as it concludes its 10-year anniversary with the Lighting Campus for Hope event on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Local title company Lone Star Title is the presenting sponsor of Lighting Campus for Hope.The free event
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