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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Gadsden High School still experiencing yellow water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gadsden high school is still seeing yellow water this morning, GISD Superintendent confirmed. Superintendent Travis Dempsey…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office takes necessary precautions to avoid delayed response in active shooter situations
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A recent Department of Justice report reveals law enforcement lacked urgency during the Uvalde School massacre. This prompts…
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Filling out the new FAFSA application
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Completing the Federal Student Aid form is a high school graduation requirement for all Texas students. This form will…
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Lawsuit alleges decade of sexual misconduct by former New Mexico State University professor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A recent lawsuit filed against New Mexico State University and others alleges a former professor “targeted female…
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Potential Breakthrough in Leukemia and Lymphoma Treatment Unveiled by UTEP Researchers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have revealed a promising discovery in the treatment of leukemia and…
Continue ReadingAdditional patrol officers dispatched to Chapin High School
Update: The safety measure lasted only through Friday. The campus went back to normal Monday morning. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — EPISD is sending more…
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EPISD, Fabens ISD cancel after-school activities Thursday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens ISD and El Paso ISD are canceling all after-school activities due to the extreme wind and dust blowing through the…
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