Borderland residents find ways to “cool down” during hot El Paso days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On another triple-digit temperature day, people from the borderland are trying to stay cool and hydrated. ABC-7 visited Wet…
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Sunday Funday Moment: All Elements Hip Hop Exhibition to Celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop culture
El Paso, Texas– This year is the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop culture and celebrations will be held all across the world including a one-of-a-kind…
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Report finds nationwide spike in preventable deaths, maternal mortality and medical bills
(CNN) — A new report puts US states’ health care systems on a scorecard, with Massachusetts coming out on top. But it also highlights alarming…
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Ahead of the Fourth of July, city encourages community to Microchip pets with free event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the city, more pets go missing during the Fourth of July weekend than any other time of the year. Julieanne…
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Community Champions: UTEP sweep CUSA Track Athletes of the Year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s Victor Kibiego, who earned First Team All-American honors, and Marissa Simpson, who was named Second Team…
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5 steps for babyproofing your home: A checklist for every room
Today’s Homeowner has compiled the best methods for babyproofing and different child safety products to help make your home safer for your…
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El Paso Zoo welcomes new town of prairie dogs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The director of the El Paso Zoo tells ABC-7 that he welcomed 12 new prairie dogs a few days ago. This comes after officials…
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Parents should take children’s stomach pain more seriously, poll suggests
(CNN) — One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s…
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New Mexico Lavender farm extends season
TULAROSA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The sun is hot, and the lavender at Floren Lavender Farms is loving it! This year’s crop is impressive, fragrant, and…
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Fabens High valedictorian on a journey toward the Ivy League
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — The Fabens High School 2023 valedictorian, Ariana Báñez will be starting a path towards an Ivy League education this fall.…
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Nearly 1 in 5 US adults have been diagnosed with depression and the prevalence varies dramatically by state, CDC report finds
(CNN) — The proportion of US adults who have ever been diagnosed with depression ranges greatly depending on where they live. A new report…
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Governor Abbott signs new law to protect trap-neuter-return programs in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott recently signed House Bill 3660 into law, protecting those who trap, neuter or spay, and release feral…
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BTS 10th anniversary: K-pop sensation’s decade-long style evolution
(CNN) — This week marks 10 years since K-pop sensation BTS burst onto the South Korean music scene in a flurry of chunky chains, baseball caps and…
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Summer nears, city advises community to prepare for mosquito-borne disease season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – With warmer weather on the way, so are those pesky mosquitoes, but the Department of Public Health is urging residents to…
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Everything you need to know about throwing a bridal shower
Giggster compiled a list of five things you need to know before planning a bridal shower using advice from around the…
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24 United States Barista Championship contenders and where to find them pulling your next espresso
Home Grounds surveyed the finalists and semifinalists in the United States Barista Championship from 2022 and 2023 and highlighted 24…
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Marshalls clothing store distribution center opens in east El Paso; it’s expected to offer more than one thousand jobs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marshall’s clothing store opened a distribution center in east El Paso at 3900 Global Reach Drive. According to El Paso…
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Effects of blue light exposure to your eye health, best practices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – As smart-phones, tablets, and computers continue to take up more of people’s time and attention, concerns about blue light…
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Heart Health: Plaza Properties implements smoke free policy for apartment residents
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Plaza Properties implements smoke free policy to promote a healthy living environment for all guests. According to Christine…
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El Paso athlete makes name for herself with Nike & Dean’s list
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — She’s an athlete, a scholar, and now a force to be reckoned with in the modeling world. Kameron Johnson, of El Paso, is…
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IRS says $1.5 billion in tax refunds remain unclaimed. Here’s what to know.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You could have some money coming to you… but you’ll need to act quickly. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is trying to…
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Edward James Olmos to appear at El Paso’s Plaza Classic Film Festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Plaza Classic Film Festival has booked Edward James Olmos. The legendary actor will appear at the 16th annual festival,…
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Community Champions: UTEP softball’s Pate Cathey earns C-USA Spring Spirit of Service AwardÂ
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) DALLAS, Texas – UTEPÂ softball’s Pate Cathey was named as one of the recipients of the 2023 Conference USA…
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ABC-7 Xtra: The Life of a Miner in southern New Mexico
OROGRANDE, New Mexico (KVIA) — In the mountains near Orogrande, New Mexico lie several private mining claims with many types of ores, crystals,…
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Vitalant teams up with local law enforcement for annual ‘Respond to the Call’ Blood Drive
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…
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Disney On Ice coming back to El Paso, puts spotlight on “Frozen” and “Encanto”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Disney On Ice will be back at the El Paso County Coliseum this year, and the experience promises to be the most interactive…
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Las Cruces children receive new school garden, learn to cook fresh produce
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — La Semilla Food Center built a brand new garden for the students at Monte Vista Elementary School in Las Cruces. The…
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Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms
(CNN) — More and more adults are taking over-the-counter melatonin to get to sleep, and some may be using it at dangerously high levels, a study…
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From free Coca-Colas to digital dollars: 11 things you didn't know about the history of couponing
CouponBirds compiled a list of 11 things you didn’t know about the history of…
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Local El Paso artist achieves his creative goals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One young man is using the power of his imagination to enter the workforce with a little coaching from a local printing…
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