El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A new definition of obesity, published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Journal, proposes a new definition that moves beyond body mass index (BMI). Dr. Jorge Acosta, the Medical Director at the Las Palmas Del Sol Bariatric Clinic, explains how the new definition differs from the traditional definition, which includes BMI.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas General Land Office has been in contact with the Trump administration for its border security efforts with the purchase of land in different counties across the state. Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham spoke with ABC-7 today, saying the federal government has reached out to them and said
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The HOPE Chest Fundraiser is just a few days away. The event allows you to bid on or buy fine and costume jewelry and original works of art. The sale and auction will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, on the first floor of the Medical Education Building.
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Live Active El Paso will be hosting its annual “Love Yourself, Love Your Heart” walk at Scenic Drive. With February being Heart Month, Live Active El Paso and The Hospitals of Providence are inviting the community to join them at their free Heart Walk on February 2nd. For more information on Live
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At the start of the 2024 NFL season, Household Furniture ran a commercial stating that if you bought a Tempur-Pedic mattress through September 23rd, and if the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, you’d get the mattress for free. With the Chiefs making it to New Orleans for Super
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Students at UTEP have been receiving emails that are apart of phishing scams. ABC-7 talked to students on campus, who said that they receive an email that appears to be from a professor or advisor. They said the email includes a link which then takes them to a website that they
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At the Doña Ana County Fairgrounds, wild horses and burros that once roamed free are now waiting to go to a loving home as part of the Bureau of Land Management’s adoption event. Brought from different states, 80 wild animals are up for adoption, and you can take up to four of them home. Ranging
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El Paso, TX(KVIA-TV)-Health insurance is designed to protect you and your family from the costs of the medical services you need when you’re sick or injured. Dr. Alozie joins us live to discuss what you need to know about health insurance.
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A group of about 80 Guatemalan migrants were deported from the U.S. today as part of the repatriation flights conducted by the Trump Administration. Members of U.S. Border Patrol and the Department of Defense are conducting these operations. A C-17 plane took off this morning with most of the migrants
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GOLETA, Calif. – A small private aircraft crashed in an open field just north of the Storke Road offramp on Highway 101 Wednesday afternoon, leaving two professional pilots with major injuries. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the crash occurred around 2:16 p.m. near Santa Barbara Municipal Airport. The aircraft has been identified as
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Homeowners in El Paso have until midnight on Friday, January 31, to pay their property taxes and avoid penalties and interest charges. Starting February 1, unpaid property taxes will be subject to a 7% penalty and interest fee, which will increase monthly. By March, the penalty rises to 9%,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Bruce Griego lives with his 95-year-old father in west El Paso. A few days ago, a major inconvenience appeared in both of their lives. Bruce found discolored water in his toilet, and shortly after, all over the house. He called EPWater immediately, and even after following their advice, still sees
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The Texas Senate Education Committee passed Senate bill two. It would create education savings accounts or vouchers. If passed the current bill could fund students’ tuition at private schools. Lawmakers say the bill would provide families $10,000 a year per student in tax payer dollars. It would also provide $11,500 for each student with disabilities,
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A new El Paso school offers a pathway to success through education that will prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the workforce. Dr. Hector Lopez, Medical Program Director, talks about NOVA Career Institute, why it was founded, its mission, and the programs offered. For more information about NOVA Career Institute and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Central Business Association (CBA) will host its January luncheon featuring various binational leaders and officials in Downtown this afternoon. Juárez Mayor Cruz Pérez Cuéllar is set to be one of the keynote speakers at the event. “Having served as the Senator representing Juarez and leading the city
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — A nationwide immigration enforcement blitz launched by the Trump administration over the weekend has sparked fear and uncertainty in Santa Barbara, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were spotted conducting operations. The nationwide crackdown, which involved multiple federal agencies, resulted in 1,179 arrests and 853 detainers being lodged, ICE
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Promise Program, a new county initiative, is focused on providing job skills, workforce training, and educational opportunities for youth who have previously been in the justice system. Precinct 4 County Commissioner Sergio Coronado has been working on this initiative since 2018. He told ABC-7 this is something
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 talked to residents in the Sunland Park, New Mexico neighborhood who say they feel migrant crossings have slowed down within this last week, since President Trump took office. They say that they have seen a larger presence of law enforcement, and therefore more arrests. “We’ve been seeing a lot
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JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The Mayor of Juárez Cruz Pérez Cuéllar spoke this morning about recent deportation flights by the Trump administration saying the city has not seen a rise in the flow of people yet or deportees since last week. “In some ways, it is positive that the deportations are in some cases by
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founder of a Bend nonprofit that fights to prevent human trafficking revealed Thursday that he’s the person behind the “googly eyes” affixed to numerous pieces of roundabout art in recent months, a prank that drew international attention. Jeff Keith was not immediately available for an interview. Here’s
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioners are set to discuss the recent federal executive orders and Department of Justice directives on immigration during their meeting later this morning. County Judge Ricardo Samaniego has already emphasized the county’s commitment to community safety and support. In a press conference last week, County Attorney
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Local El Paso jails are almost at capacity, and if local law enforcement is forced to house migrants in those facilities, the El Paso County Sheriff worries that it would cause problems for the county. “We don’t have the manpower, we do not have the training, you know, to go after immigration,” said Sheriff Oscar
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)-NAMI El Paso is working to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health conditions through education, support, and advocacy. They will be offering NAMI basics, which is a free class for parents and caregivers of children who may be experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions. It provides tools,
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A look at some recent, major product recalls.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Catholic Diocese of El Paso and various Borderland community leaders and officials will hold a news conference today at 1 p.m. to address the impact several recent immigration policies and executive orders signed by President Trump could have on the border. In a press release, the Diocese mentioned they
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)-The CDC reports that vaccine exemptions among kindergartners have hit an all-time high. The executive director for Immunize El Paso, Henry Brutus, talks about vaccine hesitancy and how current vaccination rates are becoming an increasing concern in the El Paso community.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With a record number of executive orders signed day one of the new White House administration by President Donald Trump, and more immigration policy changes that came in the days that followed, local leaders in El Paso are scrambling to keep up. On Wednesday, El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson and
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)-Scam artists are taking advantage of Los Angeles residents as the historic wildfires continue to wreak havoc on parts of southern California. Special Agent Jeanette Harper with the FBI El Paso wants to warn the public that scammers are exploiting mass casualty events and disasters, such as the New Year’s Day terrorist
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The New Year, New Your Health Summit is just days away. According to organizers in June 2024, the Women’s Club of El Paso was awarded a grant from the Women’s Department of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce for the maintenance, repair, and renovation of the historic clubhouse. The New Year, New
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) made gang-related arrests for weapons and drugs possession on January 17th. Three El Paso residents, all convicted felons; Arturo Ramirez Manzano, 27, Mario Ivan Ramirez, 21, and Corina Hernandez, 30, were arrested and are currently under federal probation. Two rifles
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