Feds probe University of Texas System links to Chinese lab scrutinized over coronavirus
AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into links between the University of Texas System and a Chinese…
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NMSU plans on having students return for Fall semester
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University President John Floros told ABC-7 on Thursday that university administrators are planning on a…
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Photo Gallery: Honoring Borderland Seniors
The current coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on the plans for high school seniors in the Borderland. However, ABC-7 is sharing with our viewers…
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University of Texas researchers find potential virus treatment in llamas
AUSTIN, Texas — A research team of scientists from The University of Texas at Austin, the National Institutes of Health, and Ghent…
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El Paso area school districts set new graduation ceremony dates at Don Haskins Center
EL PASO, Texas — Officials with the El Paso Independent School District, Clint Independent School District, Canutillo Independent School District…
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EPISD says 2nd worker at Logan Elementary contracts virus
EL PASO, Texas — Officials with the El Paso Independent School District said Tuesday that a second employee who worked distributing meals at…
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NMSU gets grant to tackle opioid epidemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University has received a $200,000 federal grant to grow the number of nurse practitioners who will fight…
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UTEP & EPCC professor dies after contracting coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — It was news that no one who knew him expected to hear when they woke up Friday morning. University of Texas El Paso and El Paso…
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After disappointing senior year, Las Cruces class of 2020 has uncertain future
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With the cancellation of prom, in-person graduation and end-of-year parties, Celia Acosta’s excitement shifted to starting…
Continue Reading EPISD halts meal service at Logan Elementary after worker gets virus
EL PASO, TEXAS — Officials with the El Paso Independent School District have suspended meal service at Logan Elementary School after a cafeteria…
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YISD plans to ease transition into summer classes for teachers, parents
EL PASO, Texas — Top administrators with the Ysleta Independent School District say they have a plan in place to help teachers and parents while…
Continue Reading NMSU regents approve 3% tuition hike amid budget uncertainties
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Regents at New Mexico State University have approved an increase in tuition for the next school year amid uncertainties…
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‘I’m a reading pro’: El Paso boy begins hosting virtual story time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 12-year-old Trevor Garcia wants to share his passion for reading with everyone during this pandemic. He’ll debut his virtual…
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Fun at-home seed germination experiment to do with your kids during virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
Happy Earth Day! Get outside, breathe in the fresh air ( while social distancing) and appreciate our amazing planet. Or you can try this germination…
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Sunday Funday Moment: ‘Prom with Mom’, El Paso mom creates at-home prom for high school senior son
EL PASO, Texas — The past few weekends many high school seniors have been able to enjoy virtual proms from the comfort of their own home. One El…
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NMSU weighs 4 finalists for school’s next education dean
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University says four finalists are vying to be the next dean of the College of Education and a series of…
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How Las Cruces Public Schools is providing technology to 1 in 5 students who need it
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Before the pandemic, nearly 1 in 5 public school kids in Las Cruces did not have access to the technology they need to…
Continue Reading Fun at-home static-electricity experiment to do with your kids during coronavirus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any…
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Parkland High School band spreads cheer with virtual performance of ‘Amazing Grace’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Parkland High School band, in the Ysleta Independent School District, is hoping to spread a little cheer during these…
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Workers at Sunland Park Target store, Pebble Hills High School among latest virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — Workers at the Sunland Park Target store and Pebble Hills High School are among the latest El Pasoans to be diagnosed with the…
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