Do-Gooder: Retired soldier gives back to the El Paso community through art
EL PASO, Texas ( KVIA)- If you ask the students at Revelation Christian Academy in west El Paso how they describe their art teacher, they say, “Mrs.…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Borderland author’s work earns critical acclaim
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 Sunday Xtra sits down with acclaimed El Paso author, Benjamin Alire Saenz. Saenz is a former UTEP professor. He is the…
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Desert Pride Academy provides a glimpse into 21st century learning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Desert Pride Academy is swapping out traditional academic learning and textbooks for computer-driven learning. The…
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What you need to know about the 45th annual NorthEaster Parade
EL PASO, Texas — Expect an “egg-citing” time this Easter weekend at the 45th annual TransMountain Optimist NorthEaster Parade The parade is known as…
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What you can do this Easter weekend in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A little birdie told ABC-7 the Easter Bunny will be making this year extra special across the Borderland. Many events will…
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Easter is nearly here and we are quizzing the Borderland about their holiday traditions
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Easter Sunday is upon us, and before the Easter Bunny arrives, we at ABC-7 wanted to see who knows their Easter trivia the…
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10 walkable cities popular with seniors
Because Market ranked 10 cities for their walkability and populations aged 65 and older, citing data from Walkscore and the Census Bureau.…
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Community Champions: San Elizario High School soccer teams continue to soar in state playoffs
EL PASO, Texas – The San Elizario Eagles are on the brink of making history. They have an opportunity to win not only one state title in soccer, but…
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El Paso Parks & Rec. to host annual Egg-Stravaganza Carnivals this Easter
EL PASO, Texas — This Easter weekend enjoy games, food, arts and craft, and an “egg-citing” Easter egg hunt at any of your local recreation centers.…
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Free gelding clinic for horses in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Animal Protection New Mexico is hosting a gelding clinic in Las Cruces on Monday morning, at the Southern New Mexico…
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Which states’ taxpayers owe the most come tax day
Stacker ranked all 50 states by the average amount taxpayers owed on tax day, according to 2020 tax year data from the Internal Revenue…
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15 popular celebrity homes on YouTube
Lazzoni Modern Furniture found the 15 most popular celebrity homes on Architectural Digest’s YouTube…
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20 celebrity chefs’ signature dishes
Stacker compiled a list of 20 celebrity chefs and the dishes that made them famous, from classic cultural dishes to recipes passed down through…
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20 celebrities who follow plant-based diets
Thistle compiled a list of celebrities who follow a plant-based diet for various reasons—like animal rights, climate change, better health, and…
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El Paso Museum, Cultural Affairs Department inviting artists to learn about paid opportunities
EL PASO, Texas — The Museums and Cultural Affairs Department is hosting it’s annual Artist Opportunities Open House inviting artists to learn about…
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Hiker rescue at Organ Mountains highlights precautions you should take
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – (KVIA) In the Organ Mountains near Las Cruces, a woman in her mid-20s was rescued on Sunday after injuring her ankle on the…
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El Paso Zoo mystery: The case of the vanishing prairie dogs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo has made significant modifications after a colony of prairie dogs suddenly vanished from their exhibit.…
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El Paso Zoo announces pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens has announced the pregnancy of Gigi the Giraffe. This will mark the first giraffe birth for the…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Las Cruces teen takes her first win at Golden Gloves State Tournament
EL PASO, Texas– A Las Cruces dad and daughter duo are proving that wrestling and boxing isn’t just for boys. Drew Flores is a proud husband,…
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Beyond catnip: 7 safe, cat-friendly plants to have at home
Wag! compiled a list of seven plants that are nontoxic and fun for cats to chew and play with, especially if they don’t react well to catnip. …
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Las Cruces cannabis shops struggle to stay competitive in growing market
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Many entrepreneurs jumped at the chance to get in on the ground floor of the newly legalized cannabis market,…
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El Paso centenarian tells ABC-7 why she keeps active
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Reida Stewart is an active centenarian and celebrated amongst her physical therapy group on Thursday. Rudy Marin, CEO of El…
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The ABC-7 First Alert for strong winds is here…achooo!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Yet another windy day is expected across the Borderland on Thursday. Strong wind gusts are expected across the area, from…
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From Burges high school to the floor of the final four
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The month of March is winding down but the madness is really just beginning because come April 1st, final four play begins.…
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Fire weather season returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Borderland residents to be much more careful with flammable material. Spring…
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New Mexico adopts ‘roasted green Chile’ as state aroma
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The state of New Mexico officially has a new aroma! It’s roasted green chile. Governor Michelle Lujan…
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Pope Francis hospitalized for a respiratory infection, Vatican spokesman says
(CNN) — Pope Francis will be hospitalized for “a few days” for the treatment of a respiratory infection, the Vatican said on Wednesday,…
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Be Mindful: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ musical stops in El Paso; touching on suicide, loneliness, and hope
UPDATE – Anthony Norman and Alaina Anderson play two of ‘Dear Evan Hansen’s’ lead characters and they spoke about the serious subject matter included…
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Lowbrow Palace to host first Feria de Agave this Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Lowbrow Palace has announced its debut of a large-scale festival celebrating agave spirits called Feria de Agave. The…
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El Paso judge salvages native plants from construction sites
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – When Associate Municipal Judge Steve Fischer isn’t in court, he’s outside in his garden planting cactuses, agaves,…
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