El Paso Zoo takes extra safety precautions to keep animals safe amid the heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Triple-digit temperatures have become the norm by now in El Paso but that doesn’t make them safe. Humans and animals can…
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States with the worst highways
Citing a report from Reason, Stacker compiled a list of states with the worst highways using factors such as infrastructure conditions and crash…
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Meet Maddie, the 2023 Gerber ‘spokesbaby’
(ABC) — Meet Maddie! The 9-month-old has been named the 2023 Gerber “Spokesbaby” and winner of the baby food brand’s latest photo search contest,…
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End of Summer Reading Bash happening in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Celebrate all your summer reading achievements with the summer reading bash Thomas Branigan Memorial Library…
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Craft a tiny book pin at a Las Cruces library event
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Thomas Branigan Memorial Library invites the community to create tiny book pins to wear or share. The crafting…
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Doña Ana County unveils new sign welcoming visitors to the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The next time you visit the Fairgrounds in Doña Ana County, you will be greeted with a beautiful art piece…
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El Paso brewery triumphs in national beer championship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is raising a glass for Blazing Tree Brewery, a local business that won a gold metal in the US Open Beer…
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Covid-19 repeatedly spread between humans and deer, study shows, raising concerns about animal reservoirs
(CNN) — People spread the virus that causes Covid-19 to wild white-tailed deer in the United States more than 100 times in late 2021 and early…
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Every new dog breed recognized in the 21st century
Stacker listed every dog breed officially recognized by the American Kennel Club since the start of the 21st…
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Coffee culture by the numbers as of 2023
Homegrounds compiled a list of 10 facts about how Americans consume coffee using data from the National Coffee Association’s Spring 2023…
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San Elizario High School band members beat the heat
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — Kids across EL Paso are in search of fun activities that will serve as a distraction for this heat. The San Elizario…
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Over 400 pets found on the streets since Fourth of July, El Paso Animal Services says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to officials with El Paso Animal Services, since the Fourth of July weekend, beginning July 1, over 400 lost…
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How to avoid home improvement scams
Today’s Homeowner looks at advice to avoid becoming a victim of a home improvement…
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Community Champions: UTEP track & field great Tobi Amusan inducted into 2023 CUSA Hall of Fame
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) DALLAS, Texas – Tobi Amusan, a decorated track and field great and NCAA National Champion at UTEP, was inducted into the…
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Community Champions: El Pasoan Katia Gallegos representing Mexico in FIBA Women’s Americup
MEXICO CITY, Mexico – A basketball player from El Paso is representing Mexico during an international competition. Franklin graduate and former UTEP…
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July is Parks and Recreation Month, City of El Paso invites community to free activities
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the community to take part in Parks in Recreation Month…
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As Texas lawmakers tussle over property tax relief, it’s unclear whether renters will benefit
As a deal to cut Texas’ high property taxes continues to evade Republican lawmakers, Democrats in the Legislature unveiled a long-shot…
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La Nube museum to feature interactive artwork by El Paso artist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The new La Nube children’s museum will feature an interactive exhibit by Margarita Cabrera, an artist based in El Paso. The…
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Texas wildlife sanctuary offers to take in Benito the Juarez giraffe
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — After hundreds, if not thousands of borderland residents have shown their concerns about the current conditions Benito is…
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Happening today: Barnett Harley-Davidson hosts 35th Annual Blood Drive
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Join Barnett Harley Davidson for its Annual Summer Blood Drive. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs…
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Minimum wage workers in these states and localities just got a raise
(CNN) — Lots of low-wage workers just received a boost in pay, as more than a dozen states and localities increased their minimum wages. Oregon…
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Tips for a safe 4th of July in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 4th of July is here!! Time to bust out the grills, hang outside by the pool, and watch the fireworks. While celebrating the…
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Famous El Paso restaurant Chico’s Tacos celebrates its 70th anniversary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s most well known restaurants, Chico’s Tacos is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary July 4, 2023 at all of…
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The top 18 roasters in America ranked, according to the US Coffee Championships
Home Grounds looked at performance rankings from the 2023 U.S. Coffee Championships and spotlighted the top 18 roasters across…
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ABC-7 Do-Gooder: El Paso area man offers volunteer services and educational opportunities to local students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- Volunteering and giving back to your community can offer a sense of purpose and allow you to stay connected. I had the chance…
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The man who bought a lifetime plane pass in the 1990s and has traveled 23 million miles since
(ABC) — Nobody knows what it is like to go around the world as much as the Tom Stuker, the World’s Most Frequent Flier. Stuker has flown 23 million…
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Travel experts predicting record-setting travel in the Borderland this Fourth of July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — AAA’s projections for the upcoming holiday weekend and the Fourth of July are showing that there may be record-setting…
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10 shopping holidays other than Black Friday you need to know about
To save big on big purchases, timing can be everything. CouponBirds compiled a list of 10 shopping holidays so you can save the…
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Community Champion: UTEP’s Victor Kibiego named CUSA Michael L. Slive Male Athlete of the Year
(Courtesy: UTEP Athletics) DALLAS, Texas – UTEP’s Victor Kibiego, who earned NCAA track and field First Team All-American honors, was named the…
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Animals in Juarez are being abandoned in the streets at an alarming rate, experts say
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — More pets have been abandoned or dropped at Juarez’s animal rescue centers and on city streets recently. According to the…
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