Former EPISD special education teacher indicted on 16 counts of injury to a child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former special education teacher at a West El Paso elementary school faces 16 counts of injury to a child, according to…
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El Paso ISD unanimously votes to take applications to fill 2 board seats
UPDATE (6:15 p.m.) — EPISD’s board unanimously voted to accept applications from community members to fill vacancies. Board members Jack Loveridge,…
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UTEP researchers 3D-print battery materials, possibly changing power methods
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso developed a way to 3D-print a battery component into nearly any shape.…
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Las Cruces historic preservation chair honored with state award
LAS CRUCES, N.M (KVIA) — The City of Las Cruces recently recognized the Historic Preservation Committee Chair, Jerry Wallace for receiving the…
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Texas Board of Education votes to approve requiring public schools to study Bible stories
After months of built up discussion and debate, the Texas State Board of Education has approved a new proposal that will establish lists of required…
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EPISD to consider up to $450 million in bond proposals, audit finds lack of transparency leading to deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday, El Paso Independent School District Deputy Superintendent David Bates presented a long-range master plan…
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Canutillo ISD adopts $65.6 million budget, recovers some academic programs
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — After months of financial planning and reviewing staffing, the Canutillo Independent School District said it adopted a…
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EPISD eyes up to $450 million bond election, outlines $1 billion in long-term needs
by Claudia Lorena Silva The El Paso Independent School District is considering taking a series of bond proposals to voters in November to begin…
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EPCC Theatre presents classic Shakespeare ‘Taming of The Shrew’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This July, El Paso Community College proudly presents William Shakespeare’s “Taming of The Shrew.” Instead of purchasing…
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6 El Paso researchers rank among the world’s top 2% of scientists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Six Texas Tech Health El Paso faculty appeared on the Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, TTHEP said Monday. The…
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CREEED’s Educator Externship provides electric experience for El Paso teachers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This summer break, a select group of El Paso educators will take part in a unique, real-world training and take their…
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2 EPISD students spell their way to National Spanish Spelling Bee
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two El Paso Independent School District students will attend the National Spanish Spelling Bee this year, the district said.…
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Socorro ISD approves balanced budget, state conservator delays departure over special education data reporting
by Claudia Lorena Silva The Socorro Independent District adopted a balanced budget for the second year in a row and is looking to start rebuilding…
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YISD tells ABC-7 it wasn’t required to post audit that warned of budget crisis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 uncovered an internal YISD audit that found the district could become insolvent within two years. In an interview…
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YISD, EPISD have empty schools up for bid; What’s stopping the sales?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– YISD and EPISD both have a list of vacant schools and/or properties up for bid. Some have been on the market for years, yet…
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6 El Paso high school seniors selected for competitive pre-medical school program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wednesday, six high school seniors celebrated their selection into the fourth MedFuture cohort, a program that helps…
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EPISD adopts budget with reduced deficit after major spending cuts
UPDATE (June 17, 2026) — At Tuesday’s meeting, board members mentioned the resignations of members Daniel Call and Valerie Beals, who resigned after…
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EPCC students team up with local brewers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College culinary arts students are partnering with local breweries for a unique scholarship fundraiser…
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2 Fabens High School seniors head to international health leadership competition
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Two Fabens High School seniors will represent their school and Texas at an international health leadership conference, the…
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San Elizario ISD to close 2 elementary schools, reorganize grade levels
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — The San Elizario Independent School District Board of Trustees approved closing two of its elementary schools,…
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ABC-7 obtains audit warning YISD could become financially insolvent within 2 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Ysleta Independent School District’s general fund could become financially insolvent within one to two fiscal years,…
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EPISD votes to cut 55 jobs during board meeting
UPDATE: The EPISD Board of Trustees voted to cut 55 contracted positions during their meeting Monday night. The board approved 94 jobs to be cut, but…
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Ysleta ISD leaders discuss options to address ongoing budget deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Ysleta Independent School District leaders are weighing a series of measures to address a multimillion dollar budget…
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Free certification course for New World screwworm inspection
AUSTIN (KVIA) — With confirmed cases of New World screwworm in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott launched a free course to help people learn how to…
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Inspiring Children’s Book ‘The Special Player’ Champions Dreams and Self-Belief
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-“The Special Player: Every Athlete Has a Story and a Dream” is an inspiring children’s book by Marquis Sumpter, illustrated by…
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La Nube celebrates National Children’s Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – La Nube STEAM Discovery Center allowed the first 600 children to enter for free to celebrate National Children’s Day and…
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Study: cell phones impact socialization, birth rates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two new studies are linking declining birth rates with the arrival of the smartphone. It’s no secret our phones have changed…
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El Paso ISD sends some teachers letters saying their position may be cut
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 obtained a copy of a letter an El Paso Independent School District teacher received Tuesday. The letter mentions EPISD…
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More than 65,000 Texas teachers earn bonus, including some in El Paso County
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $750 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment funds went to more than 65,000…
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3 staff members arrested after investigation into Deanna Davenport Elementary special education classroom
UPDATE (6:35 p.m.) — ABC-7 obtained the arrest affidavit for Ruth Julieta Flores and Cecilia Rocha-Lucero. Both detail the two allegedly witnessing…
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