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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Maria Arellano was recently awarded a $5,500 scholarship to further her education. The single mother of two was one of only two El Pasoans selected. The scholarship, made possible through the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, helps students who live in affordable housing communities pursue higher education. At

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first week of school can be intimidating for many students, especially with all the changes. As students navigate making new friends, adjusting to new teachers, and getting around a new school, it can all feel like a big burden. In our final Words of Wisdom segment, El Pasoan Adair

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— With today’s cutting-edge technology, a hyperfocus on likes on social media, and  the rise of artificial intelligence, education has also been forced to adapt. Schools have replaced textbooks with laptops and computers. But personal relationships remain at the core. In this Words of Wisdom installment, El Pasoan Adair Margo is sharing

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Newly engaged couple Erik Lopez and Marisela Lamas are still soaking in their engagement following a mega flash-mob proposal inside a movie theater in El Paso.  The couple had been dating for a year and a half before she said ‘yes’! Lamas told ABC-7 she always loved watching flash mob proposal

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Some local businesses continue express frustration as construction on Montana Ave. continues in East El Paso. According to TxDOT, the Montana Project from Global Reach to Loop 375 will help improve safety and add capacity. Once completed, Montana will be expanded to a full expressway with frontage roads. TxDOT began construction

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- This Fourth of July, we are celebrating the great things of the U.S.A., including the people! Emily Howard is a former U.S. Army signal intelligence analyst, but she traded her military gear for a medical uniform. Today, Howard is the Medical ICU Director at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- A grandmother and granddaughter duo are celebrating a big milestone after publishing a children’s book.  Grandmother Sloan Sullivan lives in Lake Geneva, WI, and granddaughter Brooklyn Freytag lives in El Paso, TX.  The novel, The Blueberries of Life: A Book about Grandparents, was inspired by their long-distance relationship and having to

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Throughout the year, students worked hard to earn good grades as they refined their skills in the classroom. 14-year-old Alan Rubio is one student who came out on top. He went from being the worst typist in his class to the best! However, it took considerable hard work and dedication

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)--Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the success of their students' education and overall lives long after the school bell rings.  Jesus Alvarez, also known as Jesse, had an unconventional journey to the classroom. He went from being a prominent businessman to teaching students at Irvin High School. And he told

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- This month of May, ABC-7 continues its commitment to raising awareness about mental health with its Be Mindful initiative. Mental health care continues to be in high demand across the United States and in El Paso. Medical experts largely attribute this rise to the COVID-19 pandemic, as more people started seeking

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- An El Paso figure skating champion is taking her knowledge on the ice and helping train the next generation of figure skaters.  17-year-old Anna Genna-Hiroi is a junior at Coronado High School. Most of her downtime is spent on the ice. Anna told ABC-7 she started skating at just eight years old.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- As egg prices continue to rise across the U.S., many are turning to other alternatives. One woman is selling fresh chicken eggs from her own backyard. Cassandra Hockman told ABC-7 she was able to turn her love of animals into a side business. She said she started with the objective of

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Following the news of the death of Pope Francis, many El Pasoans are weighing in on his death. In 2016, the Pope made a stop in Ciudad Juarez at a time when the city was still healing from the aftermath of a drug war. The CEO of Perches Funeral Homes, Salvador

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The El Paso community continues to rally behind a boy who overcame cancer. 11-year-old Esteban “Stevie” Lerma was diagnosed with brain cancer at four years old. He beat the disease, but today he still faces the lasting effects of chemotherapy.  With an upcoming surgery out of town, the Lerma family organized

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Coronado High School student Diana Calderon is shaping the art world. The senior, who is getting ready to graduate this summer, lives to create her next masterpiece.  Calderon told ABC-7 she began art at only 7-years-old, illustrating cartoon characters and drawing pieces for her classmates. It was there her parents noticed her

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The Knight Team Cheer team has plenty to celebrate. The Borderland cheer team was recently named triple-crown champions, meaning the team placed first place at three different national competitions. The team traveled to Colorado, Atlanta, Dallas and Florida as they competed against teams from across the country. Emily Canava, the cheerleading

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The El Paso community is looking back on the somber fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization designated the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic. Just two days later, on March 13th, 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in El Paso. The days

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Two teachers at Sunrise Mountain Elementary School were brave enough to get their hair cut by their own students. Music teacher Daniel Reyes and math and science teacher Joshua Johnson both took a seat in the barber chair. "These guys wanted to do a mohawk that they were going to do,

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Some first graders at Herrera Elementary are celebrating a big accomplishment. They just published their first book! The students were recently recognized during a school presentation. The book is called 'Who? What? Where?' The students were tasked with writing silly sentences accompanied by a drawing. First grader Everlee wrote, "The cook

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and romance and express your admiration for others. It's customary to share cards and gifts. Ahead of the big day, some students at the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso helped spread love and kindness a little further. They were tasked