Safety protocol lifted at Burges High School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Burges High School was placed on a safety protocol for a few minutes early Thursday afternoon. The protocol was lifted a few…
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Sul Ross State University Alumni Chapter hosts annual golf tournament
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV) – Sul Ross State University’s local alumni chapter, the 915 Lobos, will hosttheir annual golf tournament to raise funds…
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Department of Education takes steps to speed up college financial aid awards after bumpy FAFSA rollout
Originally Published: 13 FEB 24 06:00 ET By Katie Lobosco, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Department of Education said Tuesday that it’s taking…
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ABC-7 Xtra: UTEP on the rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This Sunday on ABC-7 Xtra, host Paul Cicala discusses UTEP’s rise, as it is named the best cost value university in…
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Burges High School evacuated after threat
UPDATE: El Paso Independent School District released an updated statement: “Burges High School students who were evacuated from the campus as a…
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Students moving onto state and international competitions after the Borderland’s regional science fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Borderland region held its regional science fair Saturday, giving almost 300 students the opportunity to show off their…
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Fake cameras found in Eastwood High School bathroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Administrators reported finding fake cameras inside of a bathroom at Eastwood High School this month. Video provided by…
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Socorro ISD Superintendent Nate Carman named finalist for Phoenix position
PHOENIX, Arizona (KVIA) — Higley Unified School District announced current Socorro ISD Superintendent Dr. Nate Carman as one of two finalists for…
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UTEP celebrates Black History Month through art
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — At the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), student organizations are honoring Black History Month through art. The “Call…
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Canutillo ISD sees decline in enrollment, students moving to neighboring schools
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District has seen a sharp decline in enrollment and funding. Officials with the district…
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NMSU graduate workers to rally over alleged contract violations by university
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU graduate workers and union members will rally at New Mexico State University Tuesday amidst a state labor board…
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Letting kids play: How play therapy in El Paso allows children to grow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While people often think of therapy as a treatment for adults, there are many therapy options for children — including…
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Breast Cancer Warrior’s Journey: A Triumph of Early Detection and Community Support
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gloria Sanchez, a breast cancer survivor, attributes her triumph to life-saving preventive programs at Texas Tech University…
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EPCC Nail Tech and Massage Programs: Crafting Careers and Community Services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College (EPCC) offers comprehensive Nail Tech and Massage programs, serving as gateways to skilled…
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Texas Supreme Court continues to hear arguments at UTEP; officials give update on possible law schoolÂ
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials with the University of Texas at El Paso provided an update on a possible law school in El Paso. This comes as the…
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4 YISD high school mariachi bands heading to state competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four Ysleta ISD high school mariachi bands will compete in the 2024 UIL State Mariachi Festival next month. Mariachi Reyna…
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Four EPISD high school mariachi bands qualify for state competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Four El Paso Independent School District high school mariachi bands have qualified for the 2024 UIL State Mariachi Festival.…
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Student test scores are falling across the world. Is the pandemic to blame?
A HeyTutor data study of PISA’s latest exam found that student test scores have dropped worldwide since the COVID-19…
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Increased police presence at Franklin High School ‘out of an abundance of caution’
Update: The school is set to operate normally Wednesday. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District administrators tell ABC-7…
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El Paso’s new children’s museum, La Nube, hiring
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso’s highly anticipated Children’s Museum, La Nube is getting ready to open its doors to the public in mid-2024. This…
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Nonprofit unveils El Paso’s top schools and top gold ribbon schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For nearly to decades, the nonprofit organization Children at Risk has ranked Texas public schools to help communities…
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EPISD nearly done with all projects from $668 million bond
UPDATE – EPISD’s Chief Operations Officer, Stacy Pearson, told ABC-7 the 2016 projects is 97% completed, and is expected to be completed in the…
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UTEP launches new physics PhD program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso has launched a doctoral physics program with an emphasis in quantum information sciences.…
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Teens, parents & mental health experts gather for talk on support in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mental health affects all ages and can impact on all relationships — that’s why Emergence Health and El Paso Matters have…
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Canutillo ISD to address reduction in costs and staffing
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story stated that Tuesday’s meeting was rescheduled from Monday based off an incident that occurred at the…
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Schools involved in sextortion investigation named by police
KCNC By Jennifer McRae Click here for updates on this story Colorado (KCNC) — The Aurora Police Department has released…
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Canutillo ISD virtual meeting hacked Monday, inappropriate images shown
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Canutillo Independent School District’s Facebook page, inappropriate images were shown during Monday…
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Multiple Gadsden ISD schools experiencing water ‘discoloration’
DONA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden Independent School District is notifying parents and staff of water discoloration at Desert View…
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UTEP Aerospace Center drives El Paso towards aerospace and defense manufacturing powerhouse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In a push for economic prosperity, the UTEP Aerospace Center is actively shaping the future of aerospace and defense…
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Mental health support for El Paso teens, town hall meeting to come
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Emergence Health Network, in partnership with El Paso Matters, is taking more steps to address mental health within teens in…
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