Community Champion: Eastlake’s Cheyanne Bonilla reaches 2,000 point mark
EL PASO, Texas — Reaching the 2,000 point mark in high school is no easy feat, but an Eastlake Falcon did just that. Senior Cheyanne Bonilla hit…
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: What’s open and what’s closed in El Paso and beyond
In 1983, President Ronald Reagan officially declared Martin Luther King Jr. Day a national holiday, but it wasn’t until 1986 that it was celebrated…
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Sunday Funday Moment: “An education is something they can’t take away from you,” UTEP graduate aims to teach kids how to persevere
EL PASO, Texas– For many young students, a college education is something they strive for once they graduate high school. For Patricia Castillo,…
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Whatawedding! Whataburger giving away free weddings on Valentine’s Day
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Whata better time and place to get married than Whataburger? Six lucky couples will have the chance to tie the knot under the…
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El Paso among limited number of cities for Harry Connick Jr.’s concert tour
EL PASO, Texas – Singer and composer Harry Connick Jr. is bringing his ‘True Love: An Intimate Performance Tour’ to a limited number of cities…
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Cirque du Soleil OVO returns to El Paso in March
EL PASO, Texas – Cirque du Soleil OVO is returning to El Paso’s Don Haskins Center, March 12-15. The show was last here in 2017. Cirque du Soleil…
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Alcohol delivered straight to your door is coming soon in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans can soon get alcohol delivered straight to their door. Specs is partnering with Drizly delivery service to deliver beer,…
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Sunday Moment: El Paso couple proves the unconditional love only a grandparent can give
EL PASO, Texas– Today’s Sunday Moment proves the unconditional love only a grandparent can give to their grandchild. Carlos and Martha Ibarra with…
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Sunday Funday Moment: KVIA Decade Challenge
EL PASO, Texas– Before this past decade ended many people went to the internet to share their decade challenge photos for the viral trend that made…
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Sunday Funday Moment: 7-year-old Amri spreads love and kindness with Christmas stockings for the homeless
EL PASO, Texas– The holiday season is about being thankful and giving back to others, among other things. For 7-year-old Amri De La Cruz, that’s…
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Navigating healthy eating during the holiday season
EL PASO, Texas — The holidays can be filled with cheer and joy, but they can also be difficult for those trying to stay healthy. While festive…
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‘I am not lost:’ Scarves tied to poles are the result of sisters’ generosity, year after year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Two Las Cruces sisters continue their mission of crocheting and tying hundreds of scarves all over town for anyone in need…
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Menorah lights shine bright as Hanukah celebrations take place across El Paso
El Paso, TEXAS Hanukkah has arrived with Jewish communities celebrating around the world and also across the Borderland, which is about 5,000 members…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso kids sing Christmas songs to injured pets at Northeast Veterinary clinic
EL PASO, Texas– A few young El Paso music students spent their Sunday morning last weekend singing Christmas music to injured animals at Northeast…
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Kendra Scott of El Paso holds fundraising event for El Paso gift wrapping grandpa, Don Leo
EL PASO, Texas– A few weeks ago ABC-7’s Iris Lopez introduced the borderland to Don Leo during one of her Sunday Funday moment’s. Don Leo was…
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10 must-see things when visiting downtown El Paso for Winterfest
EL PASO, Texas — The fourth annual WinterFest continues through Sunday, Jan. 5. The family-friendly and mostly free celebration encompasses downtown…
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TSA’s naughty list: What you should not take on a plane this holiday season
As we head into the eight nights of Hanukkah, the 12 days of Christmas and the seven days of Kwaanza, it’s time to remember a few simple rules.…
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Community Champions: Santa Teresa cross country team
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — The Santa Teresa cross country team knew before the start of the season that if they wanted to be the best, it would…
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Sunday Funday Moment: Power of love rings true as husband keeps promise from hospital bed
EL PASO, Texas — Today’s Sunday Funday moment proves what the power of love can do. Dan Herrera is a loving husband and father to two very active…
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Where to view the #ElPasoStrong Christmas lights display in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces family is honoring the 22 victims who died during the Cielo Vista Walmart shooting in their annual Christmas…
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Where to get a real Christmas tree in the Borderland region
EL PASO, Texas — There is nothing like the look and smell of a real Christmas tree. But where do you find a real, live Christmas tree in the…
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Where to see family’s Christmas display of 22 angels for El Paso Walmart shooting victims
EL PASO, Texas — Twenty-two families will spend the holidays without their loved ones after the El Paso Walmart shooting, but one…
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Guide to free holiday movies at the Plaza Theatre for El Paso’s WinterFest
EL PASO, Texas — The Pumpkin King, a couple of weary Thanksgiving travelers and one of the world’s most beloved groups of animated toys join the…
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Community Champion: Clint basketball player reaches 2,000 point mark
The Clint Lions have been on a roll so far in the 2019 season, and for one Clint senior the season has been extra special. Earlier this season at a…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso man is wrapping Christmas gifts to raise money for his cancer treatments
EL PASO, Texas– One El Paso man is hoping his wrapping skills will help him beat his second fight with cancer. After Stephanie Guzman found out that…
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Rapper Pitbull will return to El Paso for February concert
EL PASO, Texas — The popular rap music artist Pitbull has announced he’ll return to El Paso on his latest concert tour for the second time in four…
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Community Champions: El Paso karate team shines at international competition
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso karate team is showing the world just how great students of the sport really are here in the Borderland. The group is…
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Sunday Funday Moment: 6-year-old Avery becomes a mini ABC-7 StormTracker for a day
EL PASO, Texas– Christmas came early for 6-year-old Avery. She spent her Saturday morning at the KVIA studios fulfilling her dream of becoming a…
Continue ReadingHere are the movies you can watch in El Paso area theaters this Thanksgiving
EL PASO, Texas — Thanksgiving is here and for many, that means a bit of extra time on their hands or few more family members in the house. From…
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What time will stores open on Thanksgiving Day & Black Friday for Borderland shoppers?
EL PASO, Texas — While there’s lots of focus on Black Friday as a major holiday shopping day, more and more retailers are opening up on Thanksgiving…
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