Prices are surging – here’s what is getting more expensive
EL PASO, Texas — By now, you probably know that everything is getting more expensive. From furniture, to used cars, to uncooked beef roasts,…
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El Paso International Airport adds new direct flights to Austin
EL PASO, Texas — The time between El Paso and Austin just got a lot shorter. American Airlines on Thursday announced new direct flights from the Sun…
Continue Reading WATCH: ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse lights up the sky
A “ring of fire” solar eclipse appeared in the sky Thursday as the moon partially blocked out the sun. It was visible in many parts of…
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Community Champions: Las Cruces cheer team wins state title
EL PASO, Texas – The Las Cruces High School cheer team overcame a lot of obstacles in route to winning a state title. From injuries, to exposure to…
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Tunnel Vista Falls near Cloudcroft offers a respite from the heat with a waterfall cool down
CLOUDCROFT, New Mexico — It’s a little oasis just west of Cloudcroft called Tunnel Vista Falls. The waterfall sits at the end of the hiking trail…
Continue Reading Chipotle raises its menu prices
Chipotle raised its menu prices by about 3.5% to 4% to cover the cost of higher wages for employees, the company’s Chief Financial Officer John…
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Starbucks is letting people bring in their own mugs again
Starbucks will let customers bring their own mugs to US company-owned cafes again starting on June 22. Before the pandemic, the coffee chain…
Continue Reading Gap’s first piece of Yeezy clothing is a $200 jacket
Gap is finally showing off a first look at its new Yeezy collection with Kanye West nearly a year after the retailer signed the rapper. The first…
Continue Reading Sleep hygiene: 8 ways to train your brain for better sleep
The days are longer, full of sunshine and bright with the promise of enjoying a more relaxing spring and summer with your loved ones. But if you want…
Continue Reading Plan ahead: Walmart will not be open this Thanksgiving
It’s only June, but Walmart already has plans for Thanksgiving. They don’t involve you. The world’s largest retailer announced that…
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Oasis becomes 2nd El Paso water park to open for summer
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso officials have announced plans to open the second of four city-operated water parks for the summer. Oasis, located at…
Continue Reading These new Crocs are sprouting light-up mushrooms
Just when we thought Crocs could not get any weirder, a new version of the foam clog features a psychedelic design complete with light-up mushrooms.…
Continue Reading Tired? Improve sleep by exercising, using these expert-backed tips
It was hard to get enough sleep before the coronavirus pandemic. Sleep problems actually “constitute a global epidemic that threatens health…
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Walmart to close all stores for Thanksgiving Day
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — You won’t be able to go shopping at Walmart on Thanksgiving. Walmart announced it will close all U.S. stores on Thanksgiving…
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Community Champions: UTEP track & field members ready for NCAA National Championships
EL PASO, Texas – All eyes are on Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon next week. Several members of the UTEP track & field team will get a chance at…
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Walmart extending store hours that were cut during pandemic
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart says it’s expanding its hours, after reducing them during the pandemic. As of June 5, most stores nationwide will be…
Continue Reading Are unemployment benefits causing a worker shortage? No one knows for sure
Once considered a crucial safety net in the pandemic-fueled economic storm, enhanced unemployment benefits are now pitting the jobless who say they…
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Puppies are born ready to interact with people, study finds
What’s your favorite thing about puppies? Is it their cute yawns, wiggly bottoms or the sweet way they lick your nose? Or maybe it’s…
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It’s rafting season as water makes its way down the Rio Grande through Borderland
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico –The water was released from Caballo Lake Monday into the Rio Grande. It hit Las Cruces Tuesday and was expected to get to…
Continue Reading Anheuser-Busch to give away free alcohol if U.S. hits Biden’s goal of 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4
Anheuser-Busch, the national brewer that produces Budweiser, announced Wednesday it will give away free alcohol if the nation reaches President Joe…
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Coachella announces 2022 dates as live music makes a comeback
INDIO, California — Coachella is back. After one of California’s largest music festivals was postponed or canceled multiple times…
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Community Champion: Coronado’s Naomi Katz shines at UIL state tennis tournament
EL PASO, Texas – Coronado tennis player Naomi Katz is thankful for a lot of things this season. First, that the season wasn’t cut short like last…
Continue Reading Las Vegas is ready to roll the dice on pre-pandemic normalcy
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — As a giant clock counted down to 12:01 Tuesday morning, crowds cheered the complete reopening of downtown Las Vegas for the…
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New Mexico launches vaccination lottery with $5M grand prize
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso artist portrays El Paso culture through murals
El Paso, Texas– It was nearly a year ago when ABC-7 introduced you to the artist behind the famous mylar balloon murals popping up all across town.…
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You and a friend can earn $2,000 for playing video games together
Here’s your shot at getting paid to play video games. Internet provider FrontierBundles is offering $2,000 to pairs of friends willing to play…
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Get it straight: The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
We are here to make sure you don’t embarrass yourself. Inevitably, someone says something demonstrating confusion over the difference between…
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El Paso Catholic churches to re-open at 100% capacity
EL PASO, Texas — All El Paso catholic churches will be able to open at 100 percent capacity starting June 1. The Catholic Diocese of El Paso…
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Guide to Memorial Day weekend things to do in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — With Covid-19 cases down and a significant number of El Pasoans vaccinated, this Memorial Day weekend is looking a lot better than…
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Camp Cohen water park grand opening for holiday weekend
EL PASO, Texas– Nestled in Northeast El Paso, in the lot where Cohen Stadium once stood, now lies a water park for kids to enjoy. The water park…
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