Damian Elementary School without water, students being sent home
Update: A spokesperson says students are now being sent home. CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A Canutillo ISD school is without water currently after a…
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EPISD opening new Montessori program at Dr. Green Elementary School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso ISD just named Dr. Green Elementary School as the future home of the district’s second Montessori program. The…
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Father Yermo School raises funds for new calculators for students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One El Paso educator is now turning to the community for help, seeking donations to buy new calculators for…
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St. Pius X Catholic School is awarded first place at the Catholic Schools academic jr. high decathlon
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—As if we didn’t already know, St. Pius Catholic School has some fantastic students. But now they have the award to back it…
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Questions remain after Socorro ISD asks TEA to appoint a conservator.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is working to learn what led to Socorro ISD’s request for TEA conservators to take governance over the district.…
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Socorro ISD parents, teachers concerned following decision for state to appoint conservator
UPDATE: THE Socorro Independent School District board of trustees president, Michael Najera, held a news conference Thursday to answer questions…
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Texas places state’s largest charter school network under conservatorship
By Ikram Mohamed, The Texas Tribune March 6, 2024 “Texas places state’s largest charter school network under conservatorship” was first published…
Continue Reading Socorro AFT raises concerns over SISD asking state to take over district operations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The President of Socorro’s American Federation of Teachers said she’s extremely concerned, because the Socorro Independent…
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EPISD police sergeant becomes the first female lieutenant at the district’s police department
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Denby “Donica” Pedregon is the first woman to be promoted to sergeant in the EPISD Police Services Department. Pedegron…
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Socorro ISD board asks state to take over district operations
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersMarch 6, 2024 The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to ask the Texas…
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Paso Del Norte 2024 scholarship now available
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paso Del Norte Community Foundation announced their 2024 scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 11 and The Paso del…
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Funeral services for El Paso middle school teacher who died waiting for a liver transplant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Funeral services for Puentes Middle School teacher Ivy Grajeda are being held Wednesday. According to the GoFundme set up on…
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Western Tech graduates over 30 students ready to take on the water industry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Western Tech held a graduation ceremony this week for students part of the “Skills for Sustainability” program. The…
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Socorro High investigating ‘inappropriate conduct’ by an employee
SOCORRO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro High School principal sent out a message to parents this week informing them that the school district is…
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El Paso students celebrate Dr. Seuss week
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Tomorrow is National Read Across America, kids are celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday all week promoting the importance of…
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Socorro ISD teacher hailed as a hero after performing the Heimlich maneuver, saving first grader
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) Fifth grade teacher at Chester E. Jordan Elementary School, Caitlyn Bowen, is being hailed as a hero after performing the…
Continue ReadingWhitaker Elementary placed on secure protocol Wednesday morning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso Independent School District elementary school was placed on a “secure protocol” Wednesday afternoon. This…
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Clint ISD school bus involved in morning crash
CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — A Clint Independent School District school bus was involved in a crash Monday morning. District officials tell ABC-7 that the…
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San Elizario ISD seeks more school resource officers
SAN ELIZARIO, TX (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District made a request for additional School Resource Officers (SROs) from the El Paso…
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Coronado High School’s agriculture program may be shutting down
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students of the Future Farmers of America program at Coronado High School say they have not gone to the farm where they get…
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El Paso Idea Public Schools hosts “Healthy Kids Here” 5K Run/Walk
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools will host their highly anticipated annual 5K Walk/Run and Healthy Living Expo on Saturday, February 24.…
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Donations made to GoFundMe trying to “Save the Franklin Marquee”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A GoFundMe has been made to “Save the Franklin Marquee.” The post states that the marquee at Franklin High School may be in…
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Socorro Independent School District discusses superintendent search
Update: During the meeting those in attendance voiced their concern regarding the absence of superintendent Dr. Nate Carman. This comes less than a…
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DiscoverE returns to the TecH2O Learning Center
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) – EPWater and the TecH2O Learning Center are hosting the annual signature event,DiscoverE, marking the conclusion of Engineers…
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First Known Photos of ‘Lost Bird’ Captured by UTEP Scientists
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Scientists at the University of Texas at El Paso have captured photos of a bird long thought lost. Known as the…
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EPISD gives update on changes at Paul C. Moreno Elementary School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District along with some parents of Paul C. Moreno Elementary held a community meeting Monday…
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El Paso students to compete in statewide STEAM challenge, and need your help!
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students from the Young Women’s Leadership Academy in Ysleta will compete in the Young Women’s Preparatory Network STEAM…
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GECU Foundation donates $8,500 towards EMT scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some students in El Paso attaining to be EMTs may now have a greater opportunity to achieve their dreams at no cost. This…
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Socorro ISD superintendent leaving district for Arizona job
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD Superintendent Dr. Nate Carman will leave the district to head the Higley Unified School District in Arizona…
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18 high school welding teams to compete for over $50,000 in scholarships at Sun City Welding Academy
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, The Sun City Welding Academy will host 18 high school welding teams from West Texas and New Mexico for the 3rd Annual…
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