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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El Paso chef named a James Beard Award finalist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Chef is hoping to be named a James Beard Award winner. Emiliano Marentes is chef and owner of Elemi in downtown…
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EPCC celebrates Pride Month with upcoming production
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Community College is celebrating Pride Month through their upcoming production of “Poz.” Set in 2003, the comedy/drama…
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Best practices for tire safety, staying safe on the roadways
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over the weekend, one person died after being struck on I-10 near Raynolds. According to first responders, initial reports…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso mom’s new business ’Son Teach Me’ offers unique space for parents and kids to bond
One El Paso mom’s new business is helping create a space for children and their parents to…
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Local pit masters compete for a shot at the golden ticket and prizes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Six teams from the El Paso area participated in a three event competition for the title of Best BBQ. It was all part of the…
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Walk with a future doctor, raise awareness of diabetes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso along with Paso del Norte Trail to bring awareness of the impact of…
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One El Paso school district honors their seniors in a unique way
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Elizario Independent School District celebrated its graduating seniors with an out-of-the-box ceremony Friday.…
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Community Champions: UTEP hurdler eyeing national title at NCAA Track & Field Championships
EL PASO, Texas – A UTEP hurdler is looking to bring home a national title at next week’s NCAA Track and Field Championships. Marissa Simpson…
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El Paso Museum of History to Celebrate Pride Month this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso Museum of History is inviting the community to celebrate Pride Month by hosting two events on Saturday,…
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The 21 most popular ice cream flavors in America
Stacker analyzed YouGov data and found the most popular ice cream flavors in the U.S. Read on to find America’s favorite flavors.…
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Same fears, new tactics: How efforts to ban 'bad books' reached a record high in 2022
Stacker looked at 20 years’ worth of banned books data from the American Library Association to understand how book challenges have changed over…
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5 statistics to know about the growing vegan community
Thistle collected a list of statistics about the vegan community using various news sources.…
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Sal Y Limon Street Festival returns to downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The Sal Y Limon Street Festival is back for it’s second year. The block party returns to El Paso on Saturday, June 3 in downtown El…
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Maluma to perform in El Paso in September
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Maluma is heading to the Don Haskins Center. The UTEP Special Events website lists the concert date as September 24, 2023.…
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San Elizario artist honored by Texas State Artist Committee
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas State Artist Committee named San Elizario artist Gaspar Enriquez the 2023 Texas State Artist -…
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Strong leg muscles may be linked with better outcomes after heart attack, study suggest
(CNN) — Growing evidence shows that building muscle strength can have benefits for your heart, even leading to better outcomes after a heart…
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New Mexico Wine Festival returns to Las Cruces Memorial Day weekend
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)- The 2023 New Mexico Wine Festival returns to Las Cruces this Memorial Day weekend. It’s happening from May 27th-29th…
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Be Mindful: Fungi research mushrooms in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When the word mushroom is said, some instantly think about the hearty and savory taste paired with a steak, while others…
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17 unusual alcohol laws that could get you busted across the world
CheapInsurance.com has taken a deep dive into the sobering laws throughout the United States and around the world that make alcohol a crime—in…
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Wedding waitlist: How long it takes to save for the big day
To find where wedding costs are most and least expensive, SmartAsset examined wedding cost, income and savings data for 344 metro…
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