FirstLight Federal Credit Union awards $40,000 in scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — FirstLight Federal Credit Union has awarded $5,000 to eight El Paso college students attending Western Technical College.…
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NMSU students collaborate with students from university in South Korea to address global issues
Update: Students that shared their projects Monday said they learned a lot both inside, and outside the classroom. “Just having that different…
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Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations
By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Nov. 29, 2023 “Federal appeals court questions Texas’ new school library regulations” was first published…
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Raiz Federal Credit Union awarding $82,500 in scholarships and grants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Raiz Federal Credit Union, formerly known as Teacher’s Federal Credit Union, will hold a ceremony Tuesday night to award…
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EPCC K-12 will hold award ceremony for Annual Art Exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) will hold closing ceremonies and awards today for the 22nd annual K-12 Art Exhibit. The…
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Socorro school bus driver accused of using 13-year-old daughter to solicit sex from boy
Update: The Socorro Independent School District placed De La Cruz on unpaid leave on November 17, 2023. The district tells ABC-7 she has worked with…
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Texas House removes vouchers from massive education bill
Update: The House voted Friday to remove the school voucher measure from the bill. By Zach Despart and Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Nov. 16, 2023…
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“Our public school system is our town”: Why this rural Republican is voting against school vouchers
By Brian Lopez and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Nov. 17, 2023 ““Our public school system is our town”: Why this rural Republican is voting…
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Climate change in Texas school textbooks is causing friction in America’s biggest oil and gas state
By ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — How science textbooks in Texas address climate change is at the center of a key vote…
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UTEP hosts an Education Job Fair
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP’s College of Education is hosting an education job fair Friday, November 17. It will be at the Don Haskins Center,…
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Loretto Academy Challenge Program empowers young women to reach their dreams
by Special to El Paso Matters, El Paso MattersSeptember 20, 2023 By Adriana Chavarria and Sylvia Hernandez/Challenge Program…
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Southwest University Celebrates Grand Opening of Culinary Institute
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Southwest University celebrated the grand opening of its Culinary Institute. The institute will serve as a hub for aspiring…
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‘Heartbroken’: Anthony High principal speaks out after racist comment made during football game livestream
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The principal at Anthony High School, Sandra Espinoza, addressed their football team for the first time, Tuesday, since a…
Continue Reading Texas school reverses decision that banned transgender student from role in musical
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — A Texas school district has apologized and reversed a decision that ousted a transgender student from a part in the musical…
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Vote for the 2024-2025 Canutillo ISD Academic Calendar
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s that time of the year when Canutillo ISD is seeking your input on the 2024-2025 academic calendar. Canutillo ISD…
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Gadsden High School Students Triumph with QuestBridge Scholarships
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In this week’s Sunday Funday moment, we spotlight Ramon Enriquez, a senior at Gadsden High School, who’s on the cusp of…
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SISD could be getting a new superintendent as Dr. Nate Carman is a finalist for the top job in an Arizona school district
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Superintendent of the Socorro Independent School District is a finalist for the top job at a district in Arizona. Dr.…
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Toy gun found on Chaparral High School campus, safety procedure lifted
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Things are back to normal at Chaparral High School after officials issued a temporary hold procedure when they found an…
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El Paso District Attorney, Socorro ISD Police to address school threats
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD Police Chief George Johnson and El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks are set to hold a news conference Monday…
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Major changes in student federal aid: FAFSA application is easier and simpler this year
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Students and parents can expect significant changes in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As a result of the…
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NMSU celebrating two new food education, agriculture buildings
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NMSU celebrated the completion of its brand new Food Science, Security, and Safety Center and Animal Nutrition and Feed…
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These home-schooling moms want to create a “microschool” for Black kids. They need vouchers to make it happen.
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Nov. 2, 2023 “These home-schooling moms want to create a “microschool” for Black kids. They need vouchers to make…
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NMSU celebrating homecoming weekend with games, events
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU Athletics Director Mario Moccia spoke with ABC-7 Wednesday about the university’s upcoming homecoming events.…
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School leaders say Texas’ campus safety funding doesn’t cover new state mandates
By Caroline Wilburn, The Texas Tribune Nov. 1, 2023 “School leaders say Texas’ campus safety funding doesn’t cover new state mandates” was first…
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UTEP celebrates homecoming week
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso invites students, alumni and fans to join in them in their 2023 “Neon Glow” Homecoming…
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NMSU students have allies to help with mental health — their peers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — When many of us think of mental health support, we think of hospitals and psychologists, but we may not think of…
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UTEP’s Orange and Blue Day: High school juniors and seniors invited to explore campus
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is hosting their biggest open house event, Orange and Blue Day, this Saturday,…
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Borderland students named finalists for prestigious scholarship program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two students attending Northwest Early College High School are now finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match,…
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El Paso high school senior awarded a full-ride scholarship
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — One Borderland student, Helen De La Rosa, a senior at Loretto Academy, has been chosen as a QuestBridge Scholar finalist. The…
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Local firm donates $50,000 to TTUHSC to improve dental care access for El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans could have better access to dental care in the near future, after an El Paso-based financial planning firm…
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