The Kung Fu Panda Pops and Tron Squad heading to the Global Finals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Two O’Donnell Intermediate School teams placed in the top six in their divisions at the Lone Star Finals State Tournament.…
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UTEP offers a new degree program; seeking to diversify the I.T industry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A new Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is giving students the…
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Social emotional learning parents night at Carroll T. Welch Elementary School
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Carroll T. Welch Elementary School part of Clint ISD hosted their Social emotional learning night to raise awareness for…
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Students return to class at Canutillo High School after evacuating due to reports of fire
UPDATE 12:24 p.m.: Students have returned to class. There were reports of smoke coming from an HVAC unit, but according to a district spokesman, the…
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West Texas A&M University president cancels student drag show, saying it degrades women
West Texas A&M University President Walter Wendler is drawing ire for canceling a student drag show, arguing that such performances degrade women and…
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The Teacher Vacancy Task Force recommendations to help with the teacher shortage in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – One year ago Governor Greg Abbot ordered a task force to look at the state’s teacher shortage problem at schools in…
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2 students injured in high school shooting outside of Dallas
(CNN) — Two students were injured in a shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas, according to a statement from local police. “At…
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“Shelter in place” lifted at 7 feeder schools and district facility in Gadsden High School feeder pattern
UPDATE 10:50 a.m.: A district spokesperson says the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s has lifted the “shelter in place” status for all GISD schools. All…
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Grant funding EMT program and recruiting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – About thirty percent of workers in the United States are women. Efforts are underway to recruit more women into several…
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Suspenseful moments, Foster School of Medicine Students find out their residency assignments during Match Day 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Match Day a special day that every medical students look forward to. It is a momentous occasion the tips off the transition…
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“Mini city” in Juarez teaches young kids to follow and respect traffic signs
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The “mini ciudad vial” is a driving school for kids of younger ages in Juarez. It aims to teach and raise awareness about…
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Texas Education Agency will take control of Houston ISD in June
After a prolonged legal battle and weeks of speculation, the Texas Education Agency on Wednesday confirmed it’s removing Houston Independent School…
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LCPS BOE to discuss appointment of interim superintendent, vacancy in District 1
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education is discussing the vacancy in District 1 and the appointment of an…
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Dia de los Ninos, Dia de los Libros event is looking for performers, exhibitors, and organization booths
‌EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The annual event promoting children and literacy is asking for exhibitors and performers to sign up. The City of El Paso…
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Two new members sworn in to the NMSU Board of Regents
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – Two new board members and one returning member were sworn in by the New Mexico State University Board of Regents.…
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Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent resigns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Ralph Ramos, Las Cruces Public Schools Superintendent, has resigned, according to the LCPS spokesperson. This is a…
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El Paso Job Corps students earn top marks in state welding competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland weld-off was hosted by the Texas High School Welding Series and saw over 115 competitors. Six…
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Some Education majors reconsider career path due to safety concerns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- With the constant news of school threats, the level of interest has slumped for potential Borderland teachers. ABC-7 spoke to…
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Battle of the Billboards between NMSU and UTEP seen along North Mesa St.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The I-10 rivalry between UTEP and NMSU moves to the 4000 block of North Mesa street with dueling billboards. The signs are…
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Socorro ISD Mariachi bands win prestigious rating at 2023 UIL State Mariachi Festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Americas High School Mariachi “Los Pioneros” and Pebble Hills High School Mariachi “Los Guerreros” won the highest…
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Silva Magnet seniors ready for nursing school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school seniors in the borderland are getting a head start on a career in medicine making history along the way. Silva…
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El Paso ISD is looking to hire teachers, nurses, and other staff
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) hosted a hiring fair Saturday looking to staff several positions in the…
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Shifts in student enrollment at El Paso school districts leads to funding changes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A shift in enrollment at El Paso’s biggest school districts is impacting each district’s funding. El Paso Independent School…
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Jefferson High School back to normal operations after “hold” protocol
UPDATE (10:47 a.m.): Jefferson Silva is back to normal operations following an investigation by El Paso Police and El Paso District Police. UPDATE…
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NMSU ends requirement for students, employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico University system will no longer require employees and students to be fully vaccinated against…
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NMSU fires head baseball coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mike Kirby, head NMSU baseball coach, is gone after four years with the program. NMSU announced the decision Thursday. He…
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Closures, delays, cold weather updates as the Borderland braces for a drop in temperatures
UPDATED (3/2/23): From GISD: Due to inclement weather, the District Spanish Spelling Bee scheduled for Thursday at North Valley Elementary School is…
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What Causes The Winds: Pressure Gradient
El Paso, Texas ( KVIA)-The windy season is upon us and with the recent high wind events across the borderland there is no time like the present to…
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EPISD looking to fill vacancies at upcoming job fair
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District will be hosting a job fair, looking to fill dozens of vacancies across the district on…
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Takeaways from the Supreme Court oral arguments in cases challenging Biden’s student debt relief plan
(CNN) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in two challenges to President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan,…
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