Increased security at Santa Teresa Elementary following ‘unsubstantiated’ threat
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) –Gadsden Independent School District and the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate following a…
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UTEP collaborating with DOD, NSA to enhance microchip research
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is collaborating with the DOD and the NSA to support semiconductor research and training. “We are deepening our…
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UTEP students pass measure to rebuild Union West
Update: UTEP students approved the measure. The school says the measure passed by less than 100 votes. “Students at The University of Texas at El…
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EPISD superintendent opts out of pay raise ‘in solidarity’ with teachers, staff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso ISD Superintendent Diana Sayavedra just earned a favorable evaluation score from the district’s Board of Trustees,…
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Gadsden ISD makes changes to reporting systems at Chaparral Schools amid increase in false reports
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Due to an increase in false reports being made at Chaparral High School and Chaparral Middle School, Gadsden Independent…
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TX Governor Abbott announces a $344,000 grant to Fabens ISD to support career and technical education
Fabens, TEXAS (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott announced a grant of more than $344,000 has been awarded to Fabens Independent School District.…
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UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top high schoolers
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 16, 2024 “UT-Austin tightens automatic admission threshold to 5% of Texas’ top high schoolers” was first…
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UTEP hosting largest career fair of the year this week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP will host its largest career fair of the year Thursday and Friday. The 2024 UTEP Career Expo will feature over 200…
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UTEP students to vote on rebuilding the Student Union
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Voting is now live for UTEP students looking to cast their vote on whether to rebuild the Student Union. UTEP is looking to…
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SISD administrators ‘Walk for Success’ to get students back in school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Socorro Independent School District administrators “Walked for Success” Saturday to re-connect with students that have not…
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Average Canutillo ISD home set for tax increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo Independent School District has adopted a lower tax rate for fiscal year 2024, but district homes may still see an…
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UTEP enrollment almost back to pre-pandemic levels, university says
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is celebrating record enrollment for the third year in a row. A spokesperson explained that the number of first-time,…
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LCPS assembling volunteer committee on school calendars
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces Public Schools is assembling a volunteer committee to make recommendations on the school calendar.…
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Chaparral High placed on lockdown after receiving threatening message
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Gadsden ISD officials say Chaparral High School received a threatening message this morning. The school was placed on…
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Gadsden High School enforces temporary clothing ban
EL PASO, Texas — Gadsden High School sent out a message to parents yesterday informing them of a temporary ban on certain colors and clothing for…
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Search for new NMSU president
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NMSU is narrowing down its search for the next university president. Starting today, forums will be held for the four…
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UTEP announces new mining engineering degree program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch UTEP’s big announcement live…
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Individual forums held this week for finalist for New Mexico State University President
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico State University will hold individual forums this week as they search for the next university president. Last…
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Gas smell causes evacuation at Del Valle High School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students at Del Valle High School this morning were evacuated due to a routine gas-line maintenance procedure. That…
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GECU inducts new annual Student Board of Directors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local credit union GECU has inducted 40 local high school students into its annual Student Board of Directors. Students take…
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Battle for Parking: UTEP students, area residents cramped space problems
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The beginning of every semester at the University of Texas at El Paso brings a problem to many neighbors as students fill…
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El Paso teen’s fight against cancer inspires other kids; Dedication of room at EP Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Foundation had a special ceremony on Sept. 4th at El Paso Children’s Hospital by dedicating a room in the name…
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ABC-7 at 4: Jefferson High School celebrates 75th anniversary
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Jefferson High School, located in Central El Paso, is celebrating a significant milestone. This year, the campus will turn…
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El Paso author discusses ‘Balloon Bridges,’ a story inspired by niece, who died from D.R.E.S.S. SyndromeÂ
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — Alexis Orate’s niece, Bridges, died from D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome when she was 11 years old. According to the Jama Network,…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: El Paso Independent School District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like many other school districts across Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is facing challenges ranging from…
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UTEP tops Forbes list as Texas leader for low student debt
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has secured a spot on Forbes’ Top 500 Colleges list for 2024. Among Texas’s 80…
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“Don’t panic”: El Paso Health Authority weighs in on Chickenpox breakthrough case at middle school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza tells parents in the community not be afraid or panic after a…
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Forbes ranks UTEP 280th best university in U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Forbes put UTEP in the 280th spot on its list of 2024 Top Colleges. Of the five University of Texas schools on the list,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Student-operated Goodwill store to open at Canutillo
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Canutillo Independent School District is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Employee Development Service (EDS)…
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ABC-7 at 4: Meridian Medical & Associates to host Health Expo honoring local Veterans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Meridian Medical & Associates, a local veteran and minority-owned clinic will host a Health expo to honor veterans in the…
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