“Parents on patrol” program to launch at Gadsden ISD
ANTHONY, New Mexico — An initiative dubbed “Parents on Patrol” or “POP” will begin Friday for the Gadsden Independent School District. The POP…
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Hanks High School receives gift fit for a knight
EL PASO, Texas – The final touches are being put on two 7-foot swords that will soon be on display at Hank’s High School, home of the Knights. The…
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21st Annual McDonald’s awards recognizes six individuals that have made an impact in the community
EL PASO, TEXAS – McDonald’s held the Triunfadores Awards in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month. McDonald’s honored six individuals for their…
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Canutillo Superintendent Galaviz: ‘Elected officials — you’re not above if we say no’
The Canutillo Independent School District board censured longtime Trustee Blanca Trout on Tuesday night after she was accused of knowingly violating…
Continue ReadingBiden administration kicks off student loan debt forgiveness process
By Betsy Klein and MJ Lee, CNN The Biden administration on Thursday is kicking off its efforts toward forgiving student loan debt, sending updates on…
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Heather Wilson delivers UTEP 2022 State of the University Address; highlights record-breaking accomplishments
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP President Heather Wilson delivered the annual State of the University Address Wednesday, citing fundraising, research and…
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Bi-national effort to raise poetry, reading awareness
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Officials from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and the U.S. participated in “Fandango por la Lectura,” an event to raise…
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New lawsuit attempts to block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
By Katie Lobosco, CNN In one of the first significant legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, a public…
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Lockdown lifted at Harmony School of Innovation (Middle/High) in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: According to a statement from Harmony Public Schools, after a report of a possible security concern from a member of their school community,…
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2022 El Paso Space Festival partnered up with EP Intl. for sustainability in space event
EL PASO, Texas – All week long, local space enthusiasts both young and old have been able to unite and share their love for science. On Friday, with…
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Desert talks for everyone at 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
EL PASO, Texas – Two-day event gives El Pasoans a chance to enjoy a hike in the Franklin Mountains and learn about the geological history of the…
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Teacher of the Month: Joel Molina, 28 years teaching and coaching
EL PASO, Texas – Some say “teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions”. Joel Molina has been teaching and coaching for 28 years.…
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NMSU student tests positive for monkeypox according to health officials
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An NMSU student who lives off-campus tested positive for monkeypox two weeks ago according to school officials. The student…
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Person taken into custody after incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A person has been taken into custody following an incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Police responded…
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El Paso County set to create an educational pathway for Juarez veterinary students
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set…
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SISD board approves increased safety measures, including body cameras for its police force
EL PASO, Texas – The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees held a meeting Tuesday where they approved increased school safety…
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Every Story Matters: Banned Books Week in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The Young Woman’s Christian Association El Paso Del Norte Region is celebrating that Every Story Matters during Banned Books Week…
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Texas has banned more books than any other state, new report shows
Texas banned more books from school libraries this past year than any other state in the nation, targeting titles centering on race, racism, abortion…
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1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss museum reopened
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 got a closer look at the reopening of the 1st Armored Division museum at Fort Bliss. It was closed for two years due to…
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Ysleta ISD feeding hundreds of kids after school through ‘Supper Program’
EL PASO, Texas — Times are tough for families across the borderland. Some are not sure where their next meal will come from. To help, the Ysleta…
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NMSU graduate workers express continued outrage, concern to university leaders at regents meeting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — “You actively work to ensure that we remain in poverty!” These are just some of the brash words spoken at Thursday’s…
Continue ReadingBrooklyn Public Library has issued 5,100 free library cards to make banned books available for teens
By Nicole Chavez, CNN As some public and school libraries pulled books from their shelves earlier this year, New York City’s Brooklyn Public…
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Bowie Bears come out in hundreds to celebrate 100 years of legacy
EL PASO, Texas — Bowie High a school in South Central El Paso celebrated 100 years of legacy. Three days of festivities included a parade and…
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Jefferson High School lockdown lifted; student taken into custody after knife found
EL PASO, Texas — Jefferson High School was placed on lockdown between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday due to a report of a person with a weapon. According…
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Abbott says raising the age to buy an assault-style rifle is “unconstitutional” based on recent court rulings
Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that it would be unconstitutional to increase the minimum age…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office identifies educator accused of having improper relationship with student
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man accused of having an improper relationship with a student. The Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingWhy teachers are burning out and leaving districts scrambling to fill jobs
By Gabe Cohen, CNN When the bell rings at Casa Grande Union High School, more than seventy sophomores pile into Stacy Brady’s biology class.…
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Canutillo, El Paso ISD’s to open public Montessori schools
EL PASO, Texas — The Montessori school is another option for parents to consider when it comes to their child’s education. Canutillo’s Pre-K…
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El Paso ISD investigates “classroom situation” after report of potential misconduct
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District is investigating an incident relating to what it describes as a “classroom situation.” The…
Continue Reading Fabens ISD investigates inappropriate behavior between student and educator
EL PASO, Texas — The Fabens Independent School District said Tuesday it has an open investigation into inappropriate behavior between a student and…
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