Deadline today for Las Cruces Public Schools redistricting survey
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) is continuing the redistricting process, and today is the last chance for parents…
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Viewers chime in on Cicala’s story on Navajo broadcaster at NMSU and indigenous presence on team & campus
LAS CRUCES – November was “Native American Heritage Month”, and one New Mexico State alum continues making history by keeping the Navajo Language…
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Horizon High School holding memorial service for beloved teacher
HORIZON, Texas (KVIA) — Clint ISD is hosting a memorial service for beloved Horizon High School teacher Mario Ruben Tafoya. Tafoya died last month…
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Chesterfield dad says son won counterfeit prizes in school fundraising contest: ‘He couldn’t believe it’
WTVR, THE MEGA BLAST, CNN By Tyler Layne Click here for updates on this story CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — A…
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NMSU hosting public reception for new president
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU is hosting a public reception for its new president, Valerio Ferme, today. The reception is happening from 4:30…
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LCPS to hold virtual town hall meeting Wednesday to discuss redistricting proposals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Some Las Cruces students may attend a different school next year, as the Las Cruces Public School District gets…
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I-10 Rivalry weekend: NMSU’s Navajo connection hoping for win over UTEP on Saturday’s “Thanksgiving Weekend”
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – A rivalry that spans over a century continues on Saturday as New Mexico State’s football team will host UTEP at Aggie Memorial…
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NMSU Navajo broadcaster makes history alongside Native American player Shiyazh Pete
LAS CRUCES (KVIA) – As we head into rivalry week here in the borderland with the New Mexico State football team hosting UTEP this Saturday, it’s also…
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Concerns grow for EPISD parents with school closures on the horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Some parents in the El Paso Independent School District are left with questions after EPISD announced it’s decision to close…
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State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2024 “State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum” was first published by The Texas…
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Save our School coalition invites the community to join their fight to keep schools open
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Parents in Northeast El Paso fear El Paso ISD’s district redesign will place their children in a poorly rated school.…
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ABC-7 XTRA Sunday: Socorro ISD Overseen by Texas Education Agency
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the last eight months, the Socorro school district has been overseen by two conservators appointed by the Texas…
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Free UTEP tuition for El Paso students from families making $100,00 a year or less
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — UTEP announced they have expanded their Paydirt Promise for families in the El Paso area. The Promise previously had been for…
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Families making under $100,000 to get free tuition at UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University of Texas of El Paso Students whose families make under $100,000 a year will now have their tuition and mandatory…
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Sergio Martinez to fill Blanca Trout’s Canutillo ISD Board position
Update (November 20, 2024): Sergio Martinez will fill the position. CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Former Canutillo ISD Board member Blanca Trout, who…
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Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
Associated Press/Report for America AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would…
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EPISD votes to close 8 elementary schools amid financial crisis
Update: A spokesperson from the El Paso Independent School District released a statement regarding the board decision Wednesday Morning. The news…
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El Paso ISD board passes updated school closure recommendations
UPDATE: El Paso Independent School District’s Board of Trustees has voted to approve the proposed closure of 8 elementary schools with a vote of 4 to…
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UTEP engineering leaders depart in wake of NSF grant suspension
by Daniel Perez November 19, 2024 Jack Chessa has stepped down as chair of the University of Texas at El Paso’s Department of Aerospace and…
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Adoption Spotlight: Keyla’s love for dancing & hopes to find a forever family
Finding a forever home for…
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El Paso elected officials to speak on proposed closures of some EPISD elementary schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local elected officials in El Paso will speak in a news conference on Monday, November 18, regarding the proposed elementary…
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Sen. Cornyn announces $1 million grant for improved EPISD security
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is receiving a $1 million federal grant to implement crisis intervention programs aimed…
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Hillside Elementary will not close as part of EPISD Destination District Redesign
Update (3:34 PM): El Paso County Commissioner David Stout sent a letter asking EPISD not to close the proposed schools. Honorable EPISD Trustees and…
Continue Reading El Paso ISD parents fight to stop school closures
EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)– Parents, staff and students gathered one last time to ask El Paso ISD board members to vote no on school closures. Some…
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Bill restricting school bathroom use by transgender students passes Ohio Senate, awaits governor’s signature
WEWS, UCLA, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, CNN By Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — The Ohio Senate on Wednesday greenlit a measure that would ban…
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Governor Abbott prohibits university tuition increases in Texas for two years
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to Texas colleges and universities today prohibiting them from increasing tuition in…
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El Paso ISD final week of community meetings as school closure proposal vote nears
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is wrapping up their final community meetings this week for Phase III of the…
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EPISD begins final week of community meetings ahead possible school closures
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) will hold its final week of community meetings of Phase III of its Destination…
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Prestigious Hawkins Scholarship awarded to 2 UTEP students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP students Brianna Emily Ortega and Eduardo Gutierrez just received the Hawkins Scholarship. University officials…
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A push for school choice fell short in Trump’s first term. He may now have a more willing Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The election of Donald Trump returns an ally of school choice to the White House, this time with a…
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