How to make your own face mask
There’s one thing you should know before diving into the conversation around masks: The public should not purchase N95 respirators. Health care…
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Walmart announces store capacity limits, taking effect Saturday
EL PASO, Texas — Get ready for crowd control at Walmart stores starting Saturday. Walmart said it still wants customers, just fewer of them at a…
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All El Paso city parks, EPISD outdoor recreation facilities now closed due to virus order
EL PASO, Texas — Amid a newly issued city and county order, El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department said Thursday it has now closed all city…
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What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks within the next few weeks. The payments are part…
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Keep A Coronavirus Journal
Maintaining a journal of your experiences during coronavirus pandemic can go a long way to keeping the facts straight in the years and decades to…
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Fun and Easy Recipes for a Day at Home
If you’re stuck at home and your take-out options are limited, here are some fun, easy recipes you can make alone or with the whole…
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Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety can be crippling for many Americans, especially during a crisis. Every headline can add pressure, worry, and uncertainty. And during…
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Planting a Victory Garden
Victory Gardens have a long and loving tradition throughout history.…
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Free Streaming Options for Families
Why not take advantage of entertainment in the digital age and enjoy everything from Sports to…
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Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Talking about Coronavirus and the effects on our daily lives can be stressful or scary for anyone – but especially for…
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Shopping in Place: Options for Grocery Pickup and Delivery
We’ve tracked down the best online resources for shopping while…
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5 Myths (And 5 Facts) About COVID-19
There are lots of rumors and myths surrounding talk about the coronavirus. Let’s clear the clutter by dispelling some myths and focus on facts to…
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Top FREE resources for those new to remote working
The myth of office productivity has been proven false in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in the United…
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WATCH: Samuel L. Jackson’s advice for the coronavirus pandemic? ‘Stay the f— at home’
LOS ANGELES, California — Samuel L. Jackson unveiled a new poem titled “Stay the [Expletive] at Home” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. The poem,…
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When will you get your stimulus cash, and how?
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. government is preparing to send out direct payments to help individuals amid the coronavirus pandemic, but those who need…
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Fun at-home tornado in a jar experiment to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
A fun simple science experiment you can try at home and one of my favorites, it’s always a hit when I visit local schools. This is the tornado in a…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Pasoans get creative while practicing social distancing
EL PASO, Texas– For some people, staying entertained while self-isolating is starting to become a challenge. However, one thing most of us can agree…
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World to remain closed because of coronavirus
LOS ANGELES. California — Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World resort in Florida will remain closed until further notice as the…
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Take-out & delivery guide for El Paso restaurants during virus restrictions
EL PASO, Texas — In El Paso, dine-in service at restaurants has been suspended and offerings are limited to carryout or delivery only until further…
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Americans are panic buying food for their pets, but El Paso’s Pet’s Barn says no shortage here
EL PASO, Texas — Along with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and groceries, shoppers are stockpiling food for their pets during the coronavirus…
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Taco Bell giving out free tacos on Tuesday
EL PASO, Texas — Taco Tuesday is taking on a new meaning this coming Tuesday, March 31. Taco Bell is offering a free Doritos Locos Taco to everyone…
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Staying positive: El Paso neighbors band together for teddy bear scavenger hunt amid uncertain times
EL PASO, Texas — A far east El Paso neighborhood is coming together in a unique way during a time of uncertainty thanks to one mother’s action.…
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This online toilet paper calculator will tell you just how long your supply will last
LONDON, ENGLAND — As households continue to stock up on toilet paper — emptying shelves across the country — a new website is…
Continue Reading Is going to the beach OK? What about hiking?
Travel bans and closed borders have put wanderlust on hold, and as the United States and other countries grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases,…
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Borderland closures & cancellations due to coronavirus
Here’s a roundup of Borderland region major closures and cancellations due to coronavirus concerns. School closures in El Paso & New MexicoTexas…
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Sunday Funday Moment: How El Paso parents, kids and sports fans are staying busy during self-isolation
EL PASO, Texas– Staying home for two weeks straight may have sounded like a good idea at first, but for some it became a challenge especially when…
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El Paso Streetcar stops running due to virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Streetcar will be suspending all operations on Sunday in response to the coronavirus outbreak. For anyone who relies on…
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Sun Metro offers free rides, makes schedule changes in response to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Sun Metro will be waiving all bus fares starting Sunday and will make schedule changes on Monday in response to the coronavirus…
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White Sands National Park to close in effort to promote social distancing
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — White Sands National Park will close Sunday in an effort to promote social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.…
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Social distancing doesn’t have to doom your weekends: We have ideas
The novel coronavirus pandemic is upending our way of life. That includes our beloved weekends. To prevent its spread, public health officials agree:…
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