EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Plaza Theatre in Downtown El Paso will host “A Broadway Christmas” this weekend, December 1 and 2. Watch our live interview with one of the organizers here.
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HORIZON CITY, Texas (KVIA) — You and your family can take a trip to Horizon City this year for its Christmas Parade, happening this Saturday. ABC-7 interviewed one of the organizers live on ABC-7 at noon. You can watch the full interview here.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Funko has made POP! vinyl figures for TV show and movie stars, comic book heroes, science fiction characters, you name it. Now, the company is fulfilling the wishes of long time POP! fans by giving them the opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind figure of themselves. Dave Beré, Vice President of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As temperatures drop, so does the peril for the elderly and needy families in our community. That’s why the Extreme Weather Task Force holds an annual blanket drive and winter safety campaign. The effort kicked off last week. “Our goal is not simply to collect and distribute free blankets, we
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke one-on-one with the El Paso woman who survived an acid attack in Hawaii back in April. El Paso native Davina Licon said she is still on her healing journey and feels hopeful despite the challenges she has faced throughout her recovery. Back on April 7th, the now 21-year-old
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Christmas Street, the annual fund raiser for the Paso Del Norte Children’s Development Center, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The center is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023. For five decades, Christmas Street has been a beacon of hope and festive joy during the holiday season, providing beautiful
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Kemarah’s Chasing Rainbows is holding a fund raising gala “Deep in the Heart of Texas” on Saturday, November 4 at 6 pm at The Summit Ballroom, 120 North Festival Drive. Kemarah’s Chasing Rainbows is a non-profit organization created in honor of a very special little girl, Kemarah Cager. Kemarah was
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –– The City of El Paso and Better Business Bureau (BBB) El Paso have launched the Buy El Paso Rewards program, a new initiative aimed at supporting local businesses by enhancing customer loyalty and providing valuable insights into customer behavior. Buy El Paso Rewards is a groundbreaking program designed to assist
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of disabled workers. For over 55 years, PRIDE Industries has given workers with different disabilities the opportunity to succeed. That includes businesses in El Paso and on Fort Bliss. Don Nelson, the vice president of government service
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan Tom Lea is an artist who may be one of Texas’ best kept secrets. Now not only El Pasoans, but people across Texas can learn more about the history of Texas through the art of Tom Lea, thanks to the Tom Lea Mobile Tour, created by the Tom
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El Paso, TX( KVIA)- The El Paso Locomotives will take on the Phoenix Rising FC on Saturday, September 23, at Southwest University Park. Stick around after the game for the last fireworks show of the season.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)– If you want something fun to do and love golf, you should consider participating in a fun event, and it’s for a good cause. The upcoming event is “Fore! The Kids” Golf Tournament. This event will raise funds to provide essential resources, educational opportunities, and a brighter future for borderland children.Sponsorship
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Insights Science Discovery is presenting 2023 El Paso Space Festival, a week-long celebration of space exploration, innovation, and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. The fifth annual event kicks off this Friday, September 22nd and runs through Saturday, September 30th. Nestled near the birthplace of the U.S. space program, the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — YWCA El Paso del Norte Region will host its annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser on Thursday, October 19th at San Jacinto Plaza. The park and registration will open at 5:00PM, and the walk will begin at 6:00PM. YWCA is calling all men and boys in the community
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Registration is underway now for the 2023 University Medical Center Better Health 5K Run and 1 mile walk on Saturday, October 14th. The event is taking place at UMC West Clinic, 6600 North Desert. Proceeds to benefit UMC’S Sobreviviendo El Cancer Fund in support of breast cancer patients. For the 5k Competitive Run,
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LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Symphony has planned a unique evening for just 200 people. Fine Italian food and strolling musicians on a patio with a view of the Organ Mountains as the sun sets. Then a concert with the Las Cruces Symphony follows. “The Symphony at Sunset” is set for Saturday,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Border Patrol Agents in the El Paso Sector told ABC-7 migrant apprehensions continue to rise steadily across the region. Border Patrol Agent Fidel Baca said in the month of August they are averaging over 820 migrant encounters a day. He said they are seeing a combination of families and single individuals
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest will be holding their 1st Cookie Classic Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 16, at Butterfield Trail Golf Club located at 1858 Cottonwoods Drive in El Paso. Registration begins at 7 am with a shotgun start at 8 am. Lunch and awards follow immediately after
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Casa de Peregrinos, the largest food pantry in Southern New Mexico dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity in Doña Ana County, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its brand-new pantry this Friday, August 11, featuring the much-anticipated unveiling of a mural created by the esteemed artist,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The The Federal Bureau of Investigation offices in El Paso through its Office for Victim Assistance remembers how they worked almost four years ago during the Walmart shooting on August 3. ABC-7 spoke with Jennifer Romero, a victim specialist with over 20 years of experience here at the FBI El
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), is calling on regulators to create responsible guardrails around Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, governance, and use. Senator Luján specifically outlined language equity, artist and consumer protections, and privacy as key areas where responsible regulation is needed. “It is time for Congress and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Ahead of the fourth anniversary of the Cielo Vista Walmart mass shooting, the Anti-Defamation League is hosting an essential panel discussion titled “The Pipeline of Extremism.” This event aims to engage the El Paso community in a meaningful conversation about the history and impact of extremism, both locally and nationally. The
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Artificial Intelligence is a growing presence in our lives. From the personal assistants on our phones, social media, smart home devices, even autonomous vehicles. AI is also taking a hold in certain industries, from healthcare, to education, even in the creative industry. It’s how AI has found its way into
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Off Main Street near downtown Las Cruces, a grey building towers over the tree-lined street. This is the home of Electronic Caregiver, the company which created ‘Addison,’ A 3-dimensional, virtual caregiver. Addison is like your own personal computer. It can remind you when it’s time to check your vitals,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With recent changes to the recommendations for mammograms, The Hospitals of Providence is hosting the “Luau for Ladies” mammogram event this Friday, June 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Hospitals of Providence Imaging Center West on 601 Sunland Park Drive. Recently the US Preventive Services Task Force
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be life-threatening if left untreated. Dr. Kristopher Crawford, the Director of Emergency Services at MountainView Regional Medical Center, appeared today on ABC-7 at 4 with Mark Ross to talk about heat illnesses. “We have a real problem here, not just those temperatures, but it’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – University Medical Center of El Paso is offering a 10-part podcast designed to improve your mental well-being through meditation and relaxation. The series is part of UMC’s “Better Health in the Borderland” podcasts and is hosted by Dr. Sofia Reynoso-Crow, a trained psychologist and wellness professional at the hospital. “There
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EL PASO, Texas — Since 1986, CASA of El Paso also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates has been working to help abused and neglected kids who need representation in the family court system. The organization trains volunters who get to know the child and offer a consistent, stable presence in the child’s life during
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local first responders in El Paso and Las Cruces are calling on the community and each other to donate blood for the annual ‘Respond to the Call’ Blood Drive hosted by Vitalant. This is the 15th year the event has been put on which has resulted in more than 4,000
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As the temperatures climb towards the upper 90’s and low 100’s, the Extreme Weather Task Force is asking the public to donate new box fans, which will be donated to the elderly and families in need to help them cope with the heat. “We want people to know the Extreme
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