I am a single momma to a very energetic 11-year-old son and two very needy but adorable shelter dogs, Dallas and Texas. I was born and raised in El Paso and I am a proud UTEP graduate. I started my career in radio 10 years ago and made the move to TV news where I was a Weather anchor and General assignment reporter for over 7 years at KVIA-TV. I’m still a part of the TV news world as I provide El Pasoans with their weekly dose of feel good stories every Sunday for my KVIA Sunday Funday Moment Segment. I am very involved in our community, especially with our youth. I have been a substitute teacher and private music instructor for young kids. Music was my first passion so being able to teach young kids about the beauty of music was something that meant a lot to me. I am the founder and executive director of a local non-profit organization, Mija, Yes you can. I am an advocate for empowering women in our community as well as an advocate for promoting the importance of talking about our mental health. I am a board member for The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) in El Paso, Texas. I LOVE to talk and have plenty of experience with public speaking for both young students and for adults. When I’m not on the radio or TV or when I’m not yelling at my son to pick up his room I am instead forcing my son to record TikTok videos of me because I am obsessed with social media! I enjoy using my weird sense of humor to make people laugh or cringe while scrolling through their news feeds. It’s a nice break from all the hard news.
Iris Lopez
From Country, To Rock, to Mexican Music Here’s A Look At Concerts Coming To El Paso
The year has just started but El Paso is already getting jam-packed with some pretty awesome concert announcements!
A Few El Pasoans Stuck In Texas’ Winter Storm Share Their Ice Storm Photos
In case you missed it, parts of Texas are dealing with some pretty crazy winter weather. From snow, to icy roads, this winter storm is causing road conditions to become very dangerous, flights have been canceled and schools are making the decision to cancel classes as well.
Is The German Pub Closing Its Doors After Nearly 10 Years In El Paso?
El Paso’s only German Pub will be closing their doors after nearly 10 years in business- Well, kind of. A post was recently shared in a local Facebook group which featured photos of a bar that was up for sale.
You Can Have A “Pawliday Sleepover” With A Shelter Pet This Valentine’s Thanks To This New Mexico Shelter
The Animal Services Center of The Mesilla Valley is providing locals with the chance to foster a pet this Valentine’s day thanks to their Pawliday Sleepover Foster program.
Write A “Love Letter” To Your Favorite Downtown El Paso Business And Win Some Awesome Prizes
The El Paso Downtown Management District has declared the month of February as “Love Downtown Businesses Month and they want locals to join in on spreading the love by writing a love letter to your favorite downtown El Paso business.
Dry January Is Over And It’s Time For ‘Damp’ February
Now, with February right around the corner some may be tempted to make up for loss time and drink away the whole month of February. Personally, I want to continue challenging myself by participating in a “Damp February.”
Two New York Men Are Bringing Some New York Flavor To Downtown El Paso
Downtown El Paso has a new lunch spot and it has all the locals talking! I’m talking about New York Gourmet Deli. The deli opened their doors just two months ago and within that time many people have been sharing their positive experiences on social media.
Need Your Chico’s Tacos Fix While In Austin? This El Paso Food Truck Can Help!
El Perrito first began back in 2019 as a side hustle for Ivan, but once he saw that there was an opportunity to sprinkle some El Paso love in Austin through his food, he took the opportunity and ran with it!
Is El Cometa Taqueria Coming To Horizon City?!
Well, according to a post that has been circulating on social media, everyone’s favorite Taqueria, El Cometa, may soon be setting up shop near the Horizon area.
Horizon Residents Don’t Need Anymore Car Washes, Here’s What They Really Want
I came across a post on a Horizon Facebook group that read, “Can Horizon build another Walmart. Too many people for just one,” and I couldn’t agree more with this post!
Your Vote Can Help The El Paso Museum of History Land A Spot On USA TODAY’s Top 10 Museums
The El Paso Museum of History recently shared the news that they have been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards for “Best History Museum” for 2023.
‘Run Free Zari’: Locals Share Memories After Passing Of El Paso Zoo’s African Lioness, Zari
The El Paso Zoo is mourning the loss of one of their animal family members, Zari, a 15-year-old African lioness.