Capitan, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) -- New Mexico State Police (NMSP) say a man was killed in a home invasion. 44-year-old Nathan Ogden was shot and killed at 104 aspen drive in Capitan, New Mexico, according to police. NMSP say 29-year-old Daniel Hernandez, 41-year-old Gabriel Thyberg, 30-year-old Samuel Duran and 33-year-old Benisha Shanta arrived at Ogden's home at 4:30 a.m. 

Police say they announced themselves as police and went into the home. Police say they were wearing masks, bandannas, were armed with rifles and had t-shirts with “police” printed on the back. They also stole money and narcotics, according to police. Shanta was arrested here in El Paso. All have been charged with murder in the first degree, armed robbery and other charges. 

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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Chamber announced the Star on the Mountain will shine gold on Wednesday, September 4th, in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The El Paso Chamber says that by lighting the Star in gold, El Paso joins communities across the nation, to honor the bravery of young cancer patients, supporting their families, and advocating for the continued efforts needed in cancer treatment and prevention.

“As the region’s only certified Children’s Oncology Group, El Paso Children’s Hospital is committed to providing the most advanced clinical treatments, allowing children to receive care close to home. Decades ago, many families were forced to leave El Paso for proper pediatric cancer care.  Since our opening in 2012, we have reduced the number of children needing to travel outside of El Paso by over 85%. Tonight’s lighting of the Star is to bring awareness and support to childhood cancer across the Borderland,” said Aley Valdespino, El Paso Children’s Hospital Nursing Director of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.

The lighting is organized in partnership with the El Paso Children’s Hospital. Chaparral Wireless is the official internet provider for the Star on the Mountain.

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El Paso, Texas (KVIA) -- IDEA Public Schools in El Paso is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year. The deadline to apply for the 2025-26 school year is February 14, 2025. A random lottery will be held on February 15, 2025, to determine which students will fill spots available at each IDEA school.

The tuition-free public-school organization says their aim is to focus on personalized learning, core subjects, critical thinking and college preparedness.

"At IDEA Public Schools we believe that every student, regardless of their background or circumstance, can go to college if given the chance,” says Frankie Gray, Executive Director of IDEA El Paso. “We know that it takes a village to prepare and support students in their educational journey and we want to ensure our students are successful in college and in life.” 

The IDEA Mesa Hills College Preparatory 2025-26 school year will have their first senior class in history. Parents can submit an application here.   

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El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) -- The Paso del Norte Health Foundation (PDNHF) is looking for letters of intent to promote the Foundation’s Strategic Plan for their Healthy Kids Initiative. The foundation wants to increase the number of disconnected youth ages 5-17 who participate in out-of-school time programs.

PDNHF states connected youth are involved in out-of-school time activity in a safe place with a caring adult. Connected youth also tend to avoid situations and behaviors that compromise health while engaging in activity that promotes health. Therefore, their goal is to have more disconnected youth, become part of the connected community.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, churches, and government units that are in the Paso del Norte Region. They can submit an online application until September 17, 2024. For more information on the grant guidelines and to access instructions on submitting an LOI and online application you can visit pdnhf.org.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Parents in the united states are overwhelmed and burned out with the dizzying pace of the world -- and it has become a public health concern. That's according to a surgeon general's advisory released on Wednesday August 29th.

The advisory cited a 20-23 survey of adults from the american psychological association. Researchers found that 33-percent of parents reported high levels of stress in the past month compared to 20-percent of other adults.

Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General says "parental stress is real and it's widespread and we don't always see it because parents don't always talk about it."

The advisory describes how parents are now spending many more hours on both work and primary child care. The demands have come at the cost of quality time with one's partner, sleep and parental leisure time. The strain is even greater on parents caring for aging parents or other loved ones.

"48% of parents are saying that on most days they feel completely overwhelmed by stress. Parents are trying to figure out how to contend with a youth, mental health crisis and a loneliness epidemic that is hitting kids really hard right now," said Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General.

The advisory called for a shift in policy and cultural norms. That includes recognizing that time spent parenting is equal to time spent working at a paying job. As well calling for national paid family and medical leave sick time for all workers and more support for financial assistance for child care.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso and the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso hosted a ceremony to unveil the exhibition "El Imperio Ancestral Del Xoloitzcuintle" at El Paso International Airport. The ceremony happened at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in the airport’s main lobby.

“We are honored to host El Imperio Ancestral Del Xoloitzcuintle at the El Paso International Airport. This exhibit showcases Mexico's rich cultural heritage and strengthens the artistic ties of our region,” said Mayor Oscar Leeser. “We are especially grateful for the partnership with Consul General of Mexico in El Paso Mauricio Ibarra Ponce de León, whose support was key in bringing this extraordinary display to our City.”

The unique exhibit features 31 fiberglass sculptures whichis the work of 23 talented artists from Ciudad Juárez and Guadalajara, Mexico and is presented by the collective KALPIXKI-ART. The artwork is set to remain on display through November 1, 2024.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Texas Tech Health El Paso says they are contining their tradition of welcoming a new cohort of nursing students with the Fall 2024 White Coat Ceremony, as it marks the students' entry into the profession.

They describe that it symbolizes the institution's dedication to cultivating local talent as each student embarks on their journey through the Hunt School of Nursing’s Accelerated B.S.N. program. That is an intensive 16-month program that ends with studentd earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

The fall cohort is 68 students, with 57 coming from the El Paso region. The Hunt School of Nursing says they are dedicated to growing local nurses to address the region’s critical nurse shortage and other unique community health needs along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Six individuals were recognized by the American Red Cross West Texas Chapter for their heroic actions. This happened at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 27, at 9:00 AM at City Hall, 300 N. Campbell St., El Paso, TX 79901.

The honorees are Victor Ibarra, Edward Mendoza, Rodrigo Recio, Dominic Urquidi, Michael Salado, and Alondra Barrios. They were awarded the American Red Cross Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders and the Instructor Award.

“The Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders and the Instructor Award are dedicated to individuals who demonstrate remarkable courage during emergency situations. These individuals epitomize the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in times of crisis. They deserve recognition for their unwavering commitment to helping others in distress,” said Anna Apodaca.

The American Red Cross says that on May 7, 2024, Lifeguard Edward Mendoza initiated an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) after Cynthia Powers, struggled to breathe. The six recognized collaborated to save Ms. Powers. The team says they continued CPR until paramedics arrived and restored Ms. Powers' pulse. Sadly, she passed away the following morning at the hospital.

The American Red Cross West Texas Chapter says the Lifesaving Award for Professional Responders is the highest award given by the Red Cross to individuals or group of individuals who save or sustain a life using skills learned in a Red Cross Training Services course.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- After any traumatic event, mental health professionals recommend parents check-in on their children to find out how they are doing. In many cases parents don't know how to start the conversation. ABC-7 speaks with Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital to learn more about how parents can best handle the conversation.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Mesilla Valley Transportation (MVT) hosted their Driver Appreciation Day Event on Wednesday, August 21st, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MVT says "we recognize that our drivers are essential to our success. Their dedication and hard work drive our company forward every day."

The highlight of the day was a car giveaway! The award was presented to the driver with the best MPG average and a perfect CSA score for the quarter. It was personally awarded by Royal Jones, President and CEO of MVT.

Ivan Sanchez, a truck driver, won the car and shared how he feels, "unreal. It almost feels like I'm dreaming. Like, I didn't think this was going to be possible. I knew I wanted to try to do this. I never thought it was gonna be done like this quickly. So it is a complete shock to the eyes, but it's awesome, I love it."

The much-anticipated announcement of the car giveaway winner happened at the El Paso terminal located at 9525 Escobar Dr, El Paso, TX 79907. MVT says this award is a testament to their dedication to appreciating the hard work and dedication of their drivers.

The special event took place simultaneously at their terminals in El Paso, Denver, Nashville, Hutchins, and Laredo. During the event, drivers and their families enjoyed delicious food, and great attractions. It also featured engaging activities, prizes, and entertainment.

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Gabby Hernandez is a television news reporter and producer. She has a passion for storytelling and delivering the latest news to the community. As a bilingual journalist, Gabby is able to deliver the news in both English and Spanish.

After venturing in different fields, she realized the news industry is her true passion. She is an initiative-taking journalist, interested in stories involving criminal justice and mental health, which she often reports on.

Gabby holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Communications, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Criminal Justice Masters from New Mexico State University. Additionally, she completed one year of Mental Health post-graduate studies at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Gabby lived in Miami for two years and worked at WSVN FOX News station as an Investigative Producer and field producer for a popular South Florida legal segment called “Help Me Howard.” Alongside a team of lawyers, she helped the community solve their legal problems. Gabby heard the viewers’ story, interviewed them, researched, investigated, and solved their legal problem that ultimately aired on the segment.​

Currently, Gabby is now back in her hometown of El Paso, Texas working at KVIA ABC-7 as a TV news producer and reporter since 2023. Gabby produces the ABC-7 at 5 newscast and reports live on a daily basis on ABC-7 at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. She enjoys reporting educational and positive news every chance she gets. Gabby loves to tell borderland’s stories and is very enthusiastic about serving the community she grew up in.

​Helping the community be informed about relevant issues in the borderland.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) --The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Wednesday, August 21st. Due to this, they will have extended DEA Museum hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

They will have an exhibit called "The Faces of Fentanyl" and it is one of the museum’s featured exhibits that commemorates the lives lost to fentanyl. More than 5,000 faces are included in the exhibit at DEA Headquarters as a reminder of the lives lost.

“The shift to synthetic drugs has resulted in the most dangerous and deadly drug crisis in United States’ history. The Faces of Fentanyl exhibit at DEA Headquarters stands as a solemn reminder of the toll this drug has taken on families all across this country, and it compels us to continue our fight against the cartels fueling this crisis,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “We hope you will join us on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by remembering and honoring the lives lost.” 

DEA states they seized more than 80 million fentanyl pills and 12,000 pounds of fentanyl powder in 2023.  They explain that equates to more than 381 million potentially deadly doses of fentanyl that DEA was able to keep out of our communities.   

The DEA says Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. They also say drug traffickers are increasingly mixing fentanyl other illicit drugs to drive addiction and create repeat business.

For more information about DEA’s Faces of Fentanyl exhibit including the address, security rules and procedures, and normal hours of operation please visit www.dea.gov/fentanylawareness.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A study by Climate Central analyzed climate data across 241 locations in the U.S., and El Paso was ranked as the 3rd-fastest warming city in the U.S. More than 70,000 Texans are on dialysis, according to Texas Health and Human Services.

New research published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases shows that patients who treat their kidney failure with dialysis could be among the most vulnerable to extreme heat swings. The study found that deaths among dialysis patients increased 15-20% during periods of high heat and humidity.

DaVita Kidney Care says Dialysis patients are some of the most medically complex patients in health care, because these patients must restrict fluids, making it challenging to stay hydrated on hot days. Additionally, they also often can't avoid going outside on hot days because they need their life-sustaining treatment.

The new study also says patients who receive dialysis are vulnerable to extreme weather events, and rising global temperatures may bring more frequent extreme heat events. It's critical that dialysis patients stay safe.

Dana Mitchell, MD, Group Medical Director says "Patients who are on dialysis, their kidneys are not functioning. So they are depending on a therapy to take care of the function of the kidneys that is no longer able to be done naturally." 

Jesus Saenz, nurse practitioner and regional operations director at DaVita Kidney Care discusses the study findings, as well as what local dialysis patients can do to protect themselves. Nurse Saenz says, "during this extreme hot days. we recommend for them not to miss treatment. We do tend to see a spike over the summer months where patients feel it's too hot to go outside. However, they're missing treatments and that does put the patient at risk for hospitalizations." 

Dr. Mitchell says "when it's hot outside, we normally go out. We can drink fluids and you know, we can increase our fluid intake, especially if we're sweating quite a bit. Dialysis patients should still be mindful of that despite the temperatures, because they can have more complications."

Deaths among dialysis patients have increased 15 to 20% During periods of high heat, according to the American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 

Nurse Saenz told me what to do to protect yourself, "If there's diabetes in your family, if there's high blood pressure in your family, make sure you follow up with your primary doctor, and check your, your kidney function as well."

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The new $2.5 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and will help researchers on a new study. The grant will provide stipends to four graduate students throughout its five-year duration.

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso wil study nicotine dependence in women. UTEP states this could lead to improved nicotine cessation treatments for women. The study will be lead by Laura O'Dell, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Psychology at UTEP. They will research into how stress produced by nicotine withdrawal is intensified by variations in ovarian hormones in women. 

“Despite how nicotine is consumed, this drug is known to have adverse effects on brain development and proper regulation of hormone levels in females, so we are addressing an important public health problem,” said O'Dell. "The results of this research are expected to contribute meaningfully to the development of more effective therapeutics for nicotine cessation for women, who are at greater risk for experiencing the adverse consequences of long-term nicotine use."

UTEP also says the results of this research could help explain the causes behind anxiety-like behavior experienced by females during abstinence from nicotine.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- 26-year-old Saul Miguel Gutierrez and 21-year-old Kayla Nunez each pled guilty to two charges today: manslaughter and accident involving death. Gutierrez and Nunez were arrested for the deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-10 at Hawkins in 2022 that killed Raymond Barron.

Today, Gutierrez and Nunez were sentenced to 10 years of probation, including 180 days in jail, and 200 hours of community service, according to court records. Yvonne Delgado, Barron's sister, told ABC-7 the sentencing "feels like a slap in the face."

In 2022, police said Gutierrez was driving a Corvette when he lost control and hit the center median. According to investigators, Nunez was driving a Tahoe that slammed into the back of a Pontiac Vibe, which Barron was driving at the time. The impact of that crash caused Barron to hit a cement barrier and his car to burst into flames, according to investigators. Police say both Gutierrez and Nunez were driving more than 110 mph at the time of the crash.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- In the United States 36 million children are exposed to double the number of heatwaves compared to 60 years ago, and 5.7 million are exposed to three times as many, according to a new UNICEF analysis.

Using a comparison between the 1960s and the 2020-2024 average, the analysis issues a severe warning about the speed and scale at which extremely hot days, which they measure as days being more than 95 degrees Fahrenheit, are increasing for almost half a billion children worldwide.

“The hottest summer days now seem normal,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “Extreme heat is increasing, disrupting children’s health, well-being and daily routines.”

Heat stress within the body, caused by exposure to extreme heat, poses unique threats to the health and well-being of children, especially if cooling interventions are not available, according to the analysis. Evidence shows that it also impacts neurodevelopment, mental health, and well-being. The analysis shows children are also exposed to more severe, longer, and frequent heatwaves.

“Children are not little adults. Their bodies are far more vulnerable to extreme heat. Young bodies heat up faster, and cool down more slowly. Extreme heat is especially risky for babies due to their faster heart rate, so rising temperatures are even more alarming for children,” Russell said.

All Member State Parties to the Paris Agreement must submit new national climate plans which are Nationally Defined Contributions. This is set to happen in the upcoming months and the plans will set the course of climate action for the next 10 years.

"Governments must act to get rising temperatures under control, and there is a unique opportunity to do that right now. As governments are currently drafting their national climate action plans, they can do so with the ambition and knowledge that today’s children and future generations will have to live in the world they leave behind.”

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A video appears to show a Parkland High School student being pushed down to the ground by an adult. You can see the video, although blurry and shaky, shows an adult wearing black, grabbing a student wearing red and throwing him to the ground. Afterwards, the adult seems to be holding the student down while on the ground. Sources say it involves a special needs student, but this has yet to be confirmed.

ABC-7 has reached out to Ysleta Independent School District and they released the following statement:

"The incident is currently under investigation and the coach has been placed on administrative leave. Because certain matters involving students and personnel are confidential by law, the Ysleta Independent School District is prohibited from providing further details. However, we want to reassure the public that Ysleta ISD follows policy on all personnel matters and is taking appropriate action."

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Emergence Health Network (EHN) is hosting a substance use disorder community symposium. It will take place Friday, August 9th at the Starlight Event Center on 6650 Continental Dr. El Paso Texas from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Celeste Nevarez, EHN Chief of Clinical Services says "The purpose of this event is to help educate our community about the dangers of drug and alcohol misuse and more importantly about the treatment options available in our community to assist these individuals gain their life back."

Emergence Health Network says they will have a special presentation by the Drug Enforcement Agency regarding drug use trends in our community, specifically with the concern of fentanyl in El Paso. EHN said, “It’s a team effort, not just within EHN but throughout our community and local agencies. This type of collaboration is vital.” EHN states 300 people registered to attend the event.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- It's National Whataburger Day on August 8th! Grab a FREE birthday cake shake all day today on the Whataburger app. To redeem the offer you have to download their app and log in, no purchase is necessary.

Margarita Mesa said "I got a free shake. It's on the app, you get it for free if you add it there and I think it's really cool. It's just like all orange, all over the place." And Noemi Delgado who also got a free shake said, "It's actually really good. It's really good. Tastes like vanilla. I think it's just food coloring, but it's really good. For me, if it's free, it is for me."

The El Paso Chamber announced the lighting of the Star on the Mountain in orange and white to honor Whataburger's 74th anniversary, sponsored by Whataburger. El Paso Chamber also said Whataburger will donate food today to the YWCA’s Sarah McKnight Transitional Living Center, which supports women who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

"We are thrilled to partner with Whataburger to celebrate this special day," said Claudia Rosales, Director of Programs & Community Outreach at the El Paso Chamber. " The Star on the Mountain is a symbol of unity and pride for El Paso, and lighting it in Whataburger's colors is a fitting tribute to their positive impact."

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) has submitted a testimony to the House Select Committee on Youth Health & Safety. The testimony by Stacy Wilson, president of CHAT, is regarding the importance of improving access to mental health care for children in Texas, which includes our children in El Paso.

CHAT says they want to place focus on kids who rely on Medicaid. They state they are advocating for policies and funding that promote children’s access to high-quality, comprehensive health care. CHAT represents 7 not-for-profit children's hospitals in Texas, including El Paso Children's Hospital.

In the testimony CHAT is asking that the legislature "build on its strong investments in prevention and early intervention to provide families with supports to navigate the mental health system and build out the continuum of care for children with serious mental and behavioral health conditions to address issues that are all too often deadly."

Additionally, in the testimony CHAT explains that by including these services in the Medicaid benefits, it would give families and children more options for care, therefore, avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations, preventing involvement with the juvenile justice system, and preserving families.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- By using fruit flies, a team of UTEP faculty and students researched the neurobiological process behind social drinking and how it boosts feelings of euphoria. The study identifies the region of the brain that is stimulated by social drinking. The study says that tipsy fruit flies aren’t that different from intoxicated humans, according to a UTEP biologist.

Researchers think they now know why grabbing a drink with friends at happy hour can likely make you feel chatty, friendly and upbeat, but grabbing a drink alone may make you experience feelings of depression. “Social settings influence how individuals react to alcohol, yet there is no mechanistic study on how and why this occurs,” said Kyung-An Han, Ph.D., a biologist at The University of Texas at El Paso who uses fruit flies to study alcoholism. 

According to the UTEP study this may lead to a better understanding of how humans become vulnerable to Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). That disease affected nearly 29.5 million people just in 2023, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. 

Fruit flies are insects that share about 75% of the same genes that cause human diseases, Han explained. Therefore, by using fruit flies, Han and her team say they wanted to demonstrate that ethanol, which is the alcohol in drinks, causes different reactions in solitary versus group settings and that dopamine, the brain molecule that plays a role in pleasure, motivation and learning, is a key player for this phenomenon.

The team found that "the flies, regardless of whether they had normal or increased levels of dopamine, had a similar reaction to ethanol in a solitary setting — a tiny increase in activity. But in social settings, the flies with increased dopamine showed even more heightened hyperactivity than usual." Dr. Han says that with this study they demonstrated that both social settings and dopamine act together for the flies’ more intense response to ethanol.

“Our work is providing scientific knowledge to support the idea that the brain interprets and processes a person’s social surrounding and has that signal converge into the dopamine system that is also activated by alcohol consumption,” said Paul Rafael Sabandal, Ph.D., a research assistant professor in biological sciences and one of the study’s corresponding authors. “It gives us as researchers an idea of which brain area and components may serve as the meeting point for all the signals that contribute to AUD.”

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso City Council held a special meeting August 1st to discuss a proposed property tax rate.

Representatives unanimously passed a motion to decrease the tax rate, but will have two more hearings to make it official.

Despite the lower tax rate, the average homeowner will owe the same amount in taxes, due to the rising value of many homes in El Paso.

If the city council makes it official when they meet August 20th, the new rate would take effect September 1.

Mayor Oscar Leeser says the community has been making this request and this would be the second year adopting the “no-new revenue tax rate."

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Sun Metro Transit Operations Center is hosting a press conference to discuss the Federal Transit Administration’s Fiscal Year 2024 Low or No Emission and Buses and Bus Facilities Grant Program. It will happen on Wednesday, July 31st at 10 a.m. on 10151 Montana Ave. El Paso, TX 79925.

Mayor Oscar Leeser and Congresswoman Veronica Escobar are expected to attend, as well as the Sun Metro Staff. Sun Metro says this grant is to help further their strategic efforts to improve transit services and enhance their public transportation system.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Sun Bowl Association hosted the 2024 Sun Court Coronation on Wednesday, July 31th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It happened at the El Paso Country Club on 5000 Country Club Place, El Paso, TX 79922.

The 2024 Edition of the Sun Bowl Association Sun Queen is Raegan Jabor, a student at Texas Tech, Lady-in-Waiting is Ashley Rios, who recently graduated at Texas A&M University, and we have listed the Sun Princesses (Court) below.

• Brenda De La Rosa – (UTEP)
• Anai Gomez – (UTEP)
• Kyra Hayes – (NM State)
• Estrella Luna – (Texas A&M)
• Caroline Glenne Mann – (Georgia)
• Janais Millan Amato – (UTEP)
• Tiffany Murillo – (Texas Tech)
• Griselda Sainz – (Trinity University)
• Faith Spade – (Baylor)

Executive Director Bernie Olivas, along with President Mike Guerra and Sun Court Chairperson Linda Smith, made the announcements.

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ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) -- The Anthony Texas Police Foundation and Food Pantry announced a School Supply Backpack Giveaway event on July 30, 2024, at 4:00 PM. It will happen at 401 Wildcat Dr., Anthony, TX 79821.

The first 200 children to attend with a parent or guardian will receive a backpack that is filled with essential school supplies. The giveaway will continue until 5:30 P.M. or until supplies last.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso ISD is hosting their 2nd annual Back to School Fiesta over the course of two days. The event will take place at 10 high schools in the district and each fiesta is tailored for their feeder patterns.

On Tuesday July 30th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the fiestas will take place at the following schools: Bowie on 801 S. San Marcial St., Burges 7800 Edgemere Blvd., Coronado on 100 Champions Pl., El Paso on 800 E. Schuster Ave., Franklin on 900 Resler Dr., Jefferson/Silva 4700 Alameda Ave and Irvin 5400 Sanders Ave.

"El Paso ISD is committed to fostering a sense of community and collaboration, ensuring that our schools and neighborhoods thrive together,” El Paso ISD Superintendent Diana Sayavedra said. “It's an opportunity for families to connect with their schools, gather important information, and kick off the new school year with enthusiasm and support."

And on Wednesday, July 31st from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., the fiestas will take place at the following schools: Andress on 5400 Sun Valley Dr., Austin (3500 Memphis Ave., Chapin on 7000 Dyer St.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to a recent survey conducted by Gameland.gg 71% of Texans occasionally yell at virtual assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Revealing Texas is the second highest percentage nationwide. The survey by the gaming platform polled 2,000 US residents. Additionally, it mentiones Amazon’s Alexa is the most argued with virtual assistant in Texas.

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans admit to arguing with their virtual assistant weekly, according to this survey. Lastly, it also showed that Nationwide, 62% of women and 53% of men report snapping at their virtual assistants. Find more statistics on this topic here.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- According to a research team at Savings.com, and 54% of families will spend more than last year. Their research team surveyed more than 1,200 parents of school-aged children to better understand their families’ back-to-school burdens.

The survey states 56% of parents are making personal sacrifices to afford their kids’ school expenses, with 8 out of 10 blaming inflation. The study says overall, parents are saying they will spend from $494 for elementary students to $780 for high schoolers on new school clothing and supplies. Researchers also advice taking advantage of tax-free holidays to save money.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Pasoans report seeing a bright light in the sky, with some saying it's a meteor. Daniel Paulus, is one of the many El Pasoans that experienced this rare sighting and here's how he describes it: "It was a myriad of colors. A friend of mine said, I think it's a meteor. I was like, what? So I pulled out my phone and started filming and sure enough, it started getting brighter and brighter. It started kind of breaking up. And yeah, I'm pretty sure it was a meteor shower. It was pretty crazy seeing this, you know, in person." Paulus says it's one of those things you only see on television, but you never thought you'd actually experience in person.

Physics and Astronomy Professor John G. Olgin, Ph.D. said "It more likely was burned up of a satellite coming into the atmosphere, the way the debris pattern was, and also the kind of speed that you're looking at." Dr. Olguin added, "It could actually be a rocket to bring a satellite debris, you know, reentry that came at the orbiting of these satellites, which is normally happening, you know, all the time."

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Our ABC-7 meteorologists issued an ABC-7 First Alert for the poor air quality expected. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the El Paso area on July 25 and 26th from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The atmospheric conditions are expected to produce high levels of ozone pollution in the El Paso area, according to the TCEQ. Dr. Hector I. Ocaranza-Flores, MD weighs in on how this can affect the community and how you can protect themselves?

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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The United States Attorney's Office held a press conference Thursday, July 25th at 12:00 PM at 200 North Church Street Las Cruces, NM 88001. They announced the results of a multi-agency effort to disrupt transnational human trafficking and smuggling.

The U.S. Attorney's office in Las Cruces said that law enforcement have dismantled the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization. Homeland security says they had been investigating the criminal family and their operations for at least 3 years. This is a transnational human smuggling organization.

According to the indictment, 8 members of the Lopez Organization have been indicted and 2 have been arrested. The indictment states 46-year-old Ronaldo Galindo Lopez-Escobar, a-k-a “Tio Roni,” lead the operation from Guatemala. Investigators say he coordinated with Mexican human smugglers to smuggle people from Guatemala through Mexico into the U.S. using the Southern New Mexico border, including Las Cruces. 

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez for the District of New Mexico called it "a victory" in the fight against human smuggling and delivered these remarks: "We're forfeiting over half $1 million in proceeds, a Corvette and seizing 11 bank accounts. And we're excited to announce that the United States Department of Treasury has sanctioned the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization, thereby blocking all property of the organization and prohibiting all transactions with the organization from folks in the United States. Transnational criminal organizations who don't care if a mother is left in the desert or a child drowns in a river."

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health created the County mental health law plan (CMHLP) program, because they say the laws relating to persons with mental illness or intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) are complex and affect multiple individuals.

The workshop took place Wednesday, July 24th from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Emergence Health Network on 201 E Main St, El Paso, TX 79901. During this workshop, participants from El Paso County are to discuss the processes that someone who is involved in the court system with a mental illness goes through. They will also evaluate how to improve those processes.

The CMHLP is a JCMH pilot program offering technical assistance, tools, and resources including a checklist to support nine counties to create a County Mental Health Law Plan. The nine counties in the pilot include El Paso, Henderson, Medina, Fort Bend, Burleson, Burnet, Hays, Duval, and Travis.

JCMH says the goal of the pilot is to determine if creating this plan will encourage collaboration, efficiency,cost-savings, and accountability for how mental health laws are managed at the county level. The JCMH says Judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys, law enforcement and probation officers attended four virtual classes from January to March 2024 to prepare for the program. The classes were on the topics of Civil Commitment, Early Intervention, Mental Health Courts and Competency Restoration. 

The JCMH will travel to each pilot county for a one-day workshop this summer and fall. Each county will have a written plan of the process of how their county accomplishes Texas mental health laws once the workshop concludes.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The City of El Paso and the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation invite the public to an open house community meeting to learn about the findings of the Phase I Feasibility Study for the Deck Plaza which will be over the I-10 in the Downtown Corridor.

The open house meeting will be on Tuesday, July 30th at 5:30 p.m. at the Center for Civic Engagement on the 17th floor of the Blue Flame Building, at 304 Texas avenue, El Paso, Texas 79901. The city states their goal of the study is to explore the feasibility of creating a space that reflects El Paso’s rich heritage and culture.

"Projects like the Deck Plaza provide us with opportunities to dream big and this and other public meetings help us gather extraordinarily valuable feedback from the community,” said Joaquín Rodríguez, Grant Funded Programs Director. “This study allows us to understand how we can collectively improve our urban environment to better serve our residents." If you want to learn more about the design study, visit downtowndeckplaza.org.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso County hosted the groundbreaking of the Fabens Airport Hangar Expansion Project. It happened on Tuesday, July 23rd at 9:00 a.m. at the Fabens Airport on 1611 Fabens Rd Fabens, Texas 79838.

The County states they secured funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) and from general funds for the design of eight hangars and the construction of three new hangars. As per the county, this hangar expansion is one of five major projects at the airport that will be under construction this year.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Central neighborhood association will host a discussion regarding the El Paso Independent School DIstrict school closures. It will happen June 22nd at the Grandview Senior Center on 3134 Jefferson Avenue from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

It will be a joint meeting with the Coldwell Elementary PTO. Special guests include city representative Jose acevedo and Episd trustee dr. Jack Loveridge.

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Santa Fe, NEW MEXICO (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) launched a new campaign called “Free to Provide” on July 22nd. The campaign is to attract healthcare professionals to the state. It is designed to highlight the freedom that medical providers in New Mexico have, in contrast to services restricted in other states. NMHealth says there's 37 public and private hospitals, medical centers, clinics and individual providers, participating in the campaign. 

“Providing health care is hard everywhere,” said NMHealth Secretary Patrick Allen. “The legal and political environment in Texas and other states is making it even harder. We think there’s an opportunity to let providers know in New Mexico they can deliver care without the local sheriff or district attorney looking over their shoulder to second guess their medical judgement.” 

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Many El Pasoans say they enjoy drinking coffee on a daily basis. Kristine M. Glass, MD Psychiatrist, physician and assistant professor at Texas Tech Health El Paso says it's okay to drink coffee, as long as you do so moderately. She also says it's important to understand your threshold and how you react to caffeine.This means keeping an eye on how much you're having and how you're dosing it throughout the day.

The Food and Drug Administration says moderate coffee consumption can be part of a healthy diet, but they also warn that overuse can affect your mental health. Overuse can lead to side effects like feeling of unhappiness, insomnia, jitters, anxiousness, nausea, and headaches. Dr. Glass says caffeine affects everyone differently and advices you to measure how much you can handle, without prompting any negative side effects. You can do so by starting small and then adding the amount gradually.

Additionally, the FDA says that if you'd like to cut down on caffeine intake, you should do so gradually as well. Dr. Glass agrees and says stopping abruptly can affect your mental health by causing withdrawals, anxiety and nervousness. Dr. Glass also said she recommends about 2 milligrams of coffee a day. The good news is you can enjoy a daily cup of coffee, as long as you're following doctors orders and it's in moderation to protect your mental health. 

ABC-7 asked El Pasoans if they drink coffee and here are some of their responses:

"I'm a tea drinker."

 "I don't, No." 

"I do."

"You know what? Not really, but right now, I was just here. So you know, I got some." 

"I don't drink coffee whatsoever."

"I drink it straight from the bottle!" 

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- There's a lack of all different types of mental health providers in Texas, but it is particularly affecting the community of El Paso. "Rural and border areas tend to be most impacted with lack of mental health," said Kristine M. Glass, MD Psychiatrist, physician and assistant professor at Texas Tech Health El Paso.

Vanessa Macias is an El Pasoan who struggles with mental health, says more people should get into the field. "Since it's such a taboo thing, a lot of providers don't really look into it or they don't feel the need to come to work into the field, but it's a necessity," said Macias. "I myself struggle with mental health. I'm myself seek, help. And I get it through therapy services, through psychiatric services, through counseling. I have relatives. I have friends that get mental mental health help. And it's. It's a struggle. It's an everyday thing. It's not easy." 

I went to Texas Tech Health El Paso to ask a mental health professional how this is affecting El Paso and Dr. Glass said "the impact is unable to adequately treat things like depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance use. So sometimes, when these mental health concerns go untreated for a while, there's an impact to the individual. And then sometimes their families and the community." 

A report from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows there is only 8 psychiatrists for every 100,000 people in El Paso County. I also asked if everyone needs to see a psychiatrist when struggling with mental health. Dr. Glass also said "Not everyone needs to see a psychiatrist there's different types of mental health clinicians. There's counselors, social workers. What we call therapists as well." She also says there are changes in El Paso that are trying to improve things "Having the medical school here is very helpful to train individuals with the cultural knowledge of the area and the expertise."

Dr. Glass said another thing that could help is "Irecruitment, and, outreach, spreading the word about working in mental health." She says this could make a big difference in someone's life. If you need mental health support at any time you can always dial 988, which is the national suicide and crisis hotline. 

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Community College (EPCC) is providing backpacks through their annual School Store event. The event is in partnership with the El Paso Community Foundation. The backpacks will be filled with school supplies for 1,200 area students in the K-12 schools. ‘The School Store’ will take place at the EPCC Cafeteria Annex, Valle Verde Campus, Building C, 919 Hunter Drive, El Paso, TX 79915 this Saturday, July 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The ceremony was held on July 17th at 10 a.m. at 510 E. Lisa Chaparral, NM 88081. The new facility will house 2 certified dentist, 1 hygienist and 4 dental assistants.

Virgil Medina, Chief Executive Officer at La Clinica de Familia said "What I think people don't necessarily understand about their overall health is that it all starts in the mouth, right? So having the ability to ensure your mouth if well taken care of is going to lead to a better physical health." 

La Clinica de Familia says they will also be able to open additional services that include pediatrics, the expansion of behavioral health services women’s Health and family support.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Sun metro buses are now equipped with new technology to make public transit more accessible and convenient. The new ticket-validating equipment will allow riders to use various fare payment options. This includes mobile wallets, contactless card payments, and the ability to scan QR codes on printed tickets. The new options to pay for bus fares will be introduced July 22th.

“It’s exciting to offer our customers the ability to pay however they want to pay. This new technology allows riders to simply tap their phone, card or scan a QR code on a printed ticket to pay their fare,” said Sun Metro Director Anthony DeKeyzer.

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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Ultrarunner Adam Trubow created a campaign called 100 Friends for 100 Miles and is challenging New Mexicans to “become a friend”. His goal is to raise $50,000 for Special Olympics programs in New Mexico and create awareness.

Trubow will run the Leadville Trail 100 Run on Saturday August 17th. The race begins at 4:00 a.m. with a 30 hour race cut off at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 18th. The runners are set to run 100 miles through Colorado alpine wilderness, accumulating 18,000 feet of elevation gain throughout the race.

“I have been fortunate enough to attend Special Olympics competitions and events and personally get to know some Special Olympics athletes,” Trubow shared. “Our world would be a better place if every human witnessed their resolve and demeanor. To see their grit, effort, and determination is contagious. It’s these qualities one needs to power through an ultramarathon.”  

The funds raised during the 100 Friends for 100 Miles campaign will stay in New Mexico and directly support Special Olympics programs. You can support by making a direct donation to the campaign online.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso Public Libraries partnered with Food City Supermarkets to promote literacy with a unique book drive. They are hosting a Summer Book Drive where the community can donate a book and receive a free pack of flour tortillas.

The event is happening Saturday July 13th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Food City Supermarket on 3200 Alameda Ave. The donated books will benefit special library programs including Día de los Niños, Teentober Fest and the Summer Reading Club. The club wants to promote reading during the summer.

"Our last book drive with Food City was a great success, and we're thrilled to announce another one,” said El Paso Public Libraries Director Norma Martinez. “We hope to continue partnering with Food City as they help us support our literacy goals and reach even more community members."

Additionaly, the community will have the opportunity to obtain a free Enhanced Library Card during the event. Click here To find more free services and programs the El Paso Public Libraries is offering.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- 1st Armored Division hosted a Change of Command Ceremony for Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III and Maj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor. It happened Thursday, July 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at 11685 Sergeant Major Blvd., Fort Bliss, Texas 79918. That's in front of the 1st Armored Division parade field.

The army has a tradition to formally recognize the transition of authority from one commander to the next. This is called a change of command ceremony. Today Maj. Gen. James Isenhower relinquished command of the of 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss to Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor. Maj. Gen. Jim Isenhower served as the commanding general of 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss since July 2022. His next assignment is to serve as the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, United States Army Washington, D.C.

After serving as the commanding general of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin, California, Taylor will now be serving as the new commanding general at Fort Bliss. He delivered the following remarks, "Armed soldiers. No guests. You today are among the best trained army formations in the world. And this is a dangerous world. We must remain ready. It's an honor to join this team, and I look forward to a great ride." Commanding general also added, "I'd like to thank my dad, my in-laws, Doug and Sharon, for making me strike out to the Texas borderland."

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- On Tuesday, July 9th at 9:00 a.m. the El Paso County Commissioners Court held their 1st Capital Planning Workshop (Special Meeting). The Commissioners Court says they will continue discussions throughout the month of July at two upcoming workshops. On July 18th the 2nd Capital Planning Workshop (July Special Session) will be held. Lastly, on July 29th the 3rd Capital Planning Workshop will be held. Afterwards, they plan on finalizing their list and finance structure.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Salvation Army hosted the 6th Annual Music & Arts Conservatory Wednesday, July 10th. The students’ were celebrated with food, ice cream, games, and prizes and also received back-to-school clothes. The also held a graduation concert on Sunday, July 7th where 30 students showcased their talents in band, choir, drama, and the guitar ensemble.

“We believe in supporting music education because it provides a strong foundation for the future,” says Major Eloisa Estrada, Commanding Officer. “It helps improve discipline, teamwork, and social development.” Students received certificates and medals for completing the program, and the top five students got trophies in music theory, choir, brass, guitar, and drama.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) announced a $30 million grant for the City of El Paso Mass Transit Department: Sun Metro. This grant can allow them to buy new compressed natural gas buses to replace older buses and to construct new bus canopies.

“Emissions from older diesel busses contribute to the transportation sector’s disproportionate role in climate change and increase the risk of respiratory illnesses among passengers. I was proud to champion legislation that touches the lives of so many El Pasoans to provide cleaner, more reliable, and more economically sound public transportation,"said Congresswoman Escobar.

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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) -- Molina Healthcare of Texas’ Grandparents Social Club is set to host an Eye Care Event called “Fundamentals of Vision”. They have come together with Texas A&M Colonias Program to host the event Wednesday, July 10th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It will take place at Pueblo Nuevo Community Church on 12312 Alameda Ave. Clint, TX  79836.

It is a free event where they will offer information on the importance of eye care for those who have diabetes and the importance of regular eye screenings. The first 30 participants will receive a free eye care kit.

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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Representative Veronica Escobar (D-Texas-16) announced she has signed on as a cosponsor of the bipartisan bill to Cease Animal Research Grants Overseas (CARGO) Act. The bill would bar the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from funding animal tests in foreign laboratories.

"The CARGO Act is a commonsense bill that will address the multiple gaps found in the process to fund and supervise foreign laboratories that experiment on animals, and I invite my colleagues in Congress to cosponsor it. I’m a strong supporter of accountability, transparency, and oversight,” says Rep. Veronica Escobar.

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LAS CRICES, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated in the Combined Accident Reduction Effort (C.A.R.E.) operation during the 4th of July holiday. They say their goal is a traffic initiative that would increase motorist safety across all roadways in the state. 

NMSP increased its presence during this initiative on all roadways because they say it July 4TH, through July 7th is one of on the busiest travel days. The resulted obtained from this initiative were over 2,700 traffic citations issued by police officers, 37 drunk drivers statewide arrested and 45 crashes investigated. Two deadly crashes were reported. New Mexico State Police says they encourage the public to drive safely.

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