El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) El Paso Behavioral Health System welcomes families from the Borderland to join our School Supply Drive on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 10501 Gateway West, El Paso, TX at our Outpatient Location. This event helps local students start the new school year with the supplies
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Cielo Vista Mall is teaming up with Townsquare Media to offer a full day of family fun, live entertainment, great deals, local vendors, and exhibitions. Shoppers can enjoy a fashion show by Laura’s Productions in the Dillard’s court, featuring this year’s must-have back-to-school styles from Cielo Vista Mall stores. Before summer
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SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — Back-to-school season has officially started as San Elizario ISD kicks off the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday. San Elizario ISD joins Good Morning El Paso’s Nicole Ardila Tuesday morning to give the latest updates to students and parents. The school district is highlighting the remarkable transformation of San Elizario High School
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Abundant Church, which has three campuses across West, East, and Downtown El Paso, hosted their annual “Back to School: Backpack Giveaway” for the upcoming school year. The church gave away nearly 1,500 new backpacks filled with school supplies including pencils, notebooks, folders, etc. to families in the community. According
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El Paso Community College begins their fall semester this week, and their Rio Grande Campus is also celebrating its 50th year this semester. ABC-7 joined them on Tuesday to discuss ongoing enrollment efforts, financial aid, and their “mini-mesters” — which are 8-week courses replacing 16-week courses. These “mini-mesters” aim to help students: Avoid the burnout. Avoid
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ABC-7 joined UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson to discuss the latest updates and upcoming events happening at the university. UTEP will greet new and returning students this Fall semester with Miner Welcome, a two-week series of student-driven events and celebrations. Miner Welcome is a long-running tradition that aims to create a sense of belonging and spark
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Now that students are back in the classrooms, it’s important for them to keep a healthy school-life balance. One expert at Emergence Health Network says that many students can become obsessive with having high grades while trying to participate in every school activity, sport, or club — usually to build attractive resumes for other schools,
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As part of ABC-7’s back-to-school coverage, we joined New Mexico State University in Las Cruces as they return to class for the fall semester on Tuesday. NMSU’s Chief of Staff Justin Bannister says enrollment has risen by almost 1,000 this semester, statewide. They’re also looking for new athletic director to lead the department and triumph
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Cathedral High School returns to school this year, now marking 100 years since opening its doors. ABC-7 joined them Tuesday morning as part of our back-to-coverage. Cathedral High School will be highlighting their football team and swimming team, which has won 37 State Championships for Swimming. The school’s first football game will be on Aug.
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As students head back to school, parents need to know how to prevent their children from getting sick. ABC-7 spoke to Dr. Janel Lynch, a pediatrician at University Medical Center, and she says that influenza is the most common illness that begins to spread as students return to school. Strep throat, and viruses that cause
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ABC-7 joined Loretto Academy as they returned to school this week. Loretto Academy started school on Aug. 11. Athletics Director Oscar Nieto tells ABC-7 about their brand new weight room that will be unveiled in December. They still need funds to finish the project, so they are hosting their 24th annual Golf Tournament to raise money for
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IDEA Public Schools welcomed back nearly 6,000 students for the upcoming 2025-26 school year at 10 schools across the El Paso area. This school year, IDEA Mesa Hills College Prep makes history by welcoming its first 12th grade class. The campus first opened in 2019 offering grades K-2 in Academy and 6th at College Prep, adding a
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas’s new cell phone policy is beginning to take affect. House Bill 1481 requires public schools to restrict student use of cell phones during class time. With the school year beginning for districts across El Paso County, parents are beginning to notice some differences. “I think there’s good and bad,”
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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
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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
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ABC-7 joined Fabens High School as the Fabens Independent School District returned to school this week. Roxana Amador is the first female principal of Fabens High School, and it’s also her first year as a principal. Her vision for the school is all about attendance, student engagement and success. She spoke about the importance of
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— In today’s installment of our Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is encouraging teachers and educators as they also return to the classroom. Margo has taught at both the University of Texas at El Paso and New Mexico State University. The humanitarian reminds teachers of their lasting influence that goes beyond
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Canutillo ISD’s big focus is the start of major construction for the 2024 Canutillo Bond. This fall, CISD is scheduled to have ground breaking for the four major projects, the reconstruction of: Canutillo Middle, Alderete Middle, Northwest Early College and Davenport Elementary. They’ll also be renovating six other campuses. Canutillo ISD says they have four major focuses
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El Paso, Texas (KVIA)— Today’s students face mounting social pressure from their peers. The rise of social media also creates further pressure for children and teens to fit in or feel online validation. In Tuesday’s Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is helping students “forget all about the silly stuff,” like wanting to fit in
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ABC-7 joins the Socorro Independent School District at Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy to talk about new plans for the school year. SISD is announcing a new permanent superintendent for the 2025-26 school year. The SISD Board of Trustees named SISD Interim Superintendent James Vasquez as the lone finalist for superintendent of schools at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more students hit the books with a new school year starting, now is a good time to review school zone laws. The Texas Department of Public Safety shared tips on how to drop off and pick up your children from school safely. Assume students aren’t paying attention to your
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This back-to-school season, ABC-7 is bringing back our Words of Wisdom segment. All this week, notable El Paso figures are encouraging students and educators as they prepare for the school year ahead. Adair Margo is a Borderland trailblazer known for her work in the arts and humanities. It was recently announced that
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El Paso Independent School District students and teachers begin a new school year on Monday. ABC-7 joins Irvin High School as they announce new features and unique programs for students. They’re unveiling a new and modern weight training facility that provides strength and fitness opportunities for athletes and physical education students. Irvin High School also
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ABC-7 joined Anthony High School as Anthony Independent School District’s first week of school comes to an end. Superintendent Oscar Troncoso shared new features added to their schools with new funds received, like new theater lights, new camera surveillance system, and a new air conditioning system. Anthony ISD previously had evaporative coolers in their gyms,
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ABC-7 joined Riverside Elementary School and Santa Teresa High School to showcase their programs Gadsden Independent School District’s new school year. Superintendent Travis Dempsey shared how excited he is for the first day, and says community service is a core value of GISD. GISD provides school supplies for all students. This year they are encouraging
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The Ysleta Independent School District welcomes students back to its 49 campuses on Monday for the 2025-26 school year. YISD is providing free school supplies for pre-K and elementary school students. ABC-7 joined Eastwood Knolls International School for their first day of school. EKIS is one of YISD’s five international schools where they teach a
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Mayfield High School brought high energy to start off the 2025-26 school year for Las Cruces Public Schools. ABC-7 joined Principal Eric Fraass and the cheer and band teams on Friday for Transition Day — which is the first day of school for kindergarten, sixth and ninth grade. All grade levels will start school on
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Clint Independent School District welcomed back approximately 10,500 students and 800 teachers at 14 schools. ABC-7’s Good Morning El Paso had a chance to kick-off their first week at Frank Macias Elementary with staff and students. Frank Macias Elementary School had 1,000 students return from Pre-K to 5th grade, and every student received free school
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ABC-7 kicks off the back-to-school campaign with San Elizario ISD re-opening classrooms on Tuesday. Good Morning El Paso spoke with Jesus Martinez, their support services executive director to discuss transportation preparation for the first day of school. Martinez reminds students that they must have their ID before getting onto their buses, and to be at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the back-to-school season ramps up, one longtime local business is working hard to support teachers, parents, and students. Liza Huereque and her family have owned Eraser Dust Educational Supplies in West El Paso for over 40 years. “It’s a lot of preparation to make sure we’re ready for our
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