EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The thyroid is a gland in your neck that controls metabolism, and helps regulate many other bodily functions. The symptoms can be obvious in some cases, but not always. Hypothyroidism is when low production occurs, and an overactive thyroid is diagnosed as hyperthyroidism. The two conditions typically have different signs and symptoms.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 20 migrants were rescued from a stash house in El Paso, according to a post on X by El Paso Border Patrol Sector Chief Anthony “Scott” Good. Good said the rescue was a collaborated effort by El Paso Station Border Patrol Anti-Smuggling agents and the El Paso Police Department. “Smugglers
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ROSWELL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Roswell experienced severe flooding early Sunday morning after a storm system moved through the region Saturday night. An image taken early Sunday courtesy of the city’s live cameras showed several inches flooding the streets of Downtown Roswell. Much of that flooding has since cleared, although roads still appear to be
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Update (October 21, 2024): Special Traffic Investigators say the driver was traveling south on South Desert when she hit a man in the roadway. She “left the scene but later returned and met with police,” investigators say. The man, identified only as being in his 70s, died at the scene. “A pedestrian in the roadway
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After an unseasonably warm start to Fall, the Borderland is beginning to see cooler temperatures. Soon enough, it will be time to bundle up. ABC-7 has tips to keep you, and your family safe. DRESS FOR THE WEATHER It may seem obvious, but bundling up when it’s cold outside can make
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with Texas Tech Health El Paso said the information technology outage they have been experiencing is the result of a “cybersecurity event.” ABC-7 has been reporting on the IT outage for the past few weeks. In a statement Tuesday, officials said: “Texas Tech Health El Paso recently identified information technology issues that resulted
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several prominent local businessmen are working to get the University Medical Center bond passed by voters. The proposed bond would cost taxpayers nearly $397 million. The bond money would be used to enhance UMC’s existing services, and develop new facilities. $30 million would be directed to a new cancer center.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The second annual Wag-O-Ween pet carnival provided fun activities for pet owners and their furbabies. It was also an opportunity for those looking to add to their family, to meet some adoptable pets. “El Paso Animal Services always at capacity, we have about 900 to 1000 animals looking for a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One year ago, Americans around the U.S. woke up to breaking news headlines detailing the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on a music festival in Israel. Over 1,200 people were killed, and Hamas took 254 people hostage. Among those that lost their lives that day were 46 Americans, and 12
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Even if you think you have healthy lungs, a local doctor warns you could be compromised. Dr. Fahad Omar, a pulmonologist with Del Sol Medical Center, is urging you to check in with your doctor regularly, especially during October, which is National Healthy Lung Month. “Cancer is one of the
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UPDATE: The El Paso Fire Water Rescue team responded to a potential water rescue at the 1700 block of West Paisano at 8:12 a.m. Saturday morning. The Fire Water Rescue team determined no water rescues or recoveries were required and crews returned to their stations after the scene was turned over to El Paso Police.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 recently obtained documents from the El Paso Fire Department that confirm the Gateway Hotel had dozens of fire code violations between 2019 and 2024. The hotel was shut down and its tenants evicted last month. The El Paso County Attorney’s Office successfully fought for an injunction to shut it
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Experts said the International Longshoremen’s Association strikes, which are affecting 36 ports between Maine and Texas, could have significant impacts on the Borderland region. Dockworkers at affected ports began picketing starting after midnight Tuesday, in a strike over wages and automation that has the potential to cause another spike in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Cielo Vista Mall and Vitalant are encouraging you to save lives by donating blood. The mall will be hosting the Vitalant drive from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. It will take place in the mall’s lower level, by the JC Penney court. Vitalant is a healthcare company that handles
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Update: The crash has been cleared. All lanes off traffic are now open. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two main lanes of traffic are closed following a crash at the intersection of Montana and Airway in East El Paso. Fire dispatch personnel said one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Two lanes
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Saturday is the last day to enjoy this year’s El Paso Film Festival, and the event is free! The event is being held at the Plaza’s Philanthropy theater in Downtown El Paso. You can expect dozens of short and feature films, documentaries, and narratives. Film passes will get you into
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness month early with a ‘Power of Pink’ event at Las Palmas Medical Center. As a part of Friday’s event, portraits of local breast cancer survivors were unveiled. The portraits were taken after survivors received free makeovers from El Paso Community College Cosmetology students
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Both county and city officials in El Paso discussed moving forward with funding for planning of the I-10 Downtown Deck Plaza this week. In county commissioner’s court Monday, officials adopted a resolution regarding the county’s potential role in the project. County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Iliana Holguin, was the only
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two cases of indecent assault, or fondling, that allegedly happened outside UTEP property is being investigated by the El Paso Police Department. UTEP officials said in both incidents, the suspect grabbed a female inappropriately. The university published a Neighborhood Crime Advisory announcing the assaults, which officials said happened Sept. 18.
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Update: Enriquez tells ABC-7 that the case has been settled. After coming to an agreement, the city and Calderon’s legal team notified the judge’s clerk of the settlement. Enriquez tells ABC-7 that she cannot disclose the terms of the settlement at this time. “I am happy to resolve the case for my client,” Enriquez stated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Whooping cough is on the rise in the U.S., and the CDC said protection from the illness’s vaccine is waning. So far this year, there have been 14,500 reported cases of the disease. That’s nearly five times higher than the number of cases at this time last year. The vaccine’s
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — First responders shut down I-10 West at Redd Road early Sunday morning, following a crash involving “serious injuries.” Police have not said how many people were injured. ABC-7 is working to find out more. We will update you on air, online, and on the KVIA News App as soon as
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The federal government is moving forward with its plans to improve the Bridge of the Americas. The upgrade would exclude north and south-bound commercial traffic. Officials said the U.S. General Services Administration has picked a “no-commercial traffic” alternative for the draft environmental impact statement. The project would upgrade and improve the
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ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KVIA) — Authorities are searching for a missing child, who the Ector County Sheriff’s Office and other officials believe is in “grave or immediate danger.” Maxamillius Aiden Dominguez, 6, is a Hispanic male last seen wearing a teal blue Toy Story shirt, blue jeans, and black crocs. He was last seen Friday
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UPDATE: El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks said in the news conference that Tren de Aragua (TDA) is in El Paso but wants to reassure the public that El Paso is still a safe city. Hicks said he needed to speak publicly following comments from a news conference held by Governor Greg Abbott and the
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua, also known commonly as TDA, has been making headlines here in El Paso, and across the United States. So who is this group at the center of recent fears, and what do they want? TDA began as a prison gang in the
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Update: Traffic is now clear. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A crash on I-10 West at Zaragoza happened early Saturday morning. Westbound traffic appears to have come to a stop in the area. El Paso Police said they have “patients,” but did not say how many, or provide further details about the crash. This is
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local financial expert weighs in ahead of next week’s expected interest rate cuts.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 spoke with Emergence Health Network about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline, and what resources are available to you. Watch the attached video for more infomation.
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