Grammy win helps local man heal from loss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso sound engineer is the proud owner of a shiny, new Grammy. It’s the ultimate recognition for Gabriel Esparza.…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Downtown Deck Plaza Debate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The debate over the Downtown Deck Plaza is back in the spotlight this week. Both the City and County of El Paso voted in…
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Military Monday: Honoring SGT. Carlos Guerra Jr.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Major donation and next steps to bring a law school to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There was major step forward to establishing a law school in the Borderland this week. UTEP leadership announced a $5…
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ABC-7 StormTrack Weather: Warm week turns windy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Temperatures are expected to warm up across the El Paso and Las Cruces area on Thursday, with mostly dry conditions. A…
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Sensory-friendly haircuts for kids, adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — People with autism can be challenged navigating everyday life. Activities most of us take for granted, like getting a…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Challenges and resources for survivors of sexual assault and abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The stunning accusations against a labor rights icon have more than shaken up public perception of Cesar Chavez. And it’s…
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Military Monday: Honoring Senior Master Sergeant Noel Ramirez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Stretching for your mind & body
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Feeling stressed or anxious? A good, long stretch may help you more than you realize. Stretching isn’t just good for the…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – One-on-One with Bishop Mark Seitz
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Last week, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz released a pastoral letter on immigration and border security in our region.…
Continue Reading Mental health unit coming to a neighborhood near you
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — There’s a new vehicle in town, and it’s packed with information to improve the lives of borderland residents. Emergence…
Continue Reading Military Monday: Honoring Jesus and Victor Ulloa
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Boys and Girls club of El Paso launches “Mind Lab” with Emergence Health Network
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A new initiative to support young people’s mental health is being launched by Emergence Health Network in collaboration with…
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Brushing, flossing & your mental state
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Studies show that the first thing people notice about others is their smile. Today is World Oral Health Day – what better…
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Military Monday: Honoring SSG Isaiah Baker
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing SSG…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – El Paso Diocese bankruptcy cases and New Mexico universal child care expansion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is digging deeper into topics affecting most areas of the Borderland, including the bankruptcy filing by the…
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Blood Drive for Justice returns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — District Attorney James Montoya is inviting the community to give back through the annual “Blood Drive for Justice.”…
Continue ReadingDecoding Oscar acceptance speeches
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Body language, word choice and eye contact are important in daily interaction – but especially important in moments…
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Media overload & your mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the war in Iran dominates the headlines, many Americans report a familiar pattern of compulsive news monitoring and…
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New texts, emails detail response and confusion in wake of FAA airspace closure over El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A flurry of texts, calls, and emails in the early morning hours followed the first notice that the airspace over El Paso was…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time & your mind, body connection
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Love it or hate it, Daylight Saving Time is here! Judging by the responses of El Pasoans we spoke with, the jury’s still out…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – One-on-One with Sheriff Oscar Ugarte
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a bit more than a year in office now, El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte (D) is still making adjustments to the…
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Trotter family prepares to sue over deaths of children from flooding in Ruidoso last year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The parents of two children who died in the flooding in Ruidoso last summer are now preparing to sue the village, mayor and…
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Social media boundaries & kids
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Social media use disorder isn’t classified as a mental condition, but more evidence is mounting about the impact social…
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Mentally prepping athletes to play in college
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Since she won her very first soccer medal at the age of three, Americas High School senior Anabella Escobar has been hooked.…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – One-on-One with District Attorney James Montoya
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been a little over a year since James Montoya was sworn in as the new district attorney for El Paso. ABC-7 Xtra host…
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Taking the stress out of youth sports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 60 percent of student athletes report feeling moderate to severe stress. A concerning number, considering studies…
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El Paso Electric refunds Texas customers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Electric (EPE) will issue a refund to Texas customers through fuel charge with an automatic bill credit that will…
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UTEP Volleyball receives gift to begin gym renovation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Volleyball received a $1 million gift to help begin renovation of the Memorial Gym. Bob McFadden, DDS gifted the $1…
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City challenges state approval of Texas Gas Service rate increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After El Paso residents report sudden steep increase in their natural gas bills, the City of El Paso is continuing its legal…
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