Northeast El Paso’s Robert E. Lee Elementary School is re-named Sunrise Mountain
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 5-1 Tuesday to adopt a new name for the now-former Robert E. Lee…
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EPISD postpones talk of possible $242M bond measure
UPDATE: Action on this item has now been delayed until a future meeting. No presentation or discussion will take place Tuesday, the item has been…
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Fabens ISD begins school year with virtual learning before transition to hybrid model
FABENS, Texas — School got underway Monday in Fabens in what promises to be a unique academic year. Fabens Independent School District officials…
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With schools closed, Las Cruces restaurant hopes to provide 40,000 free kids meals
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With Las Cruces Public Schools beginning the semester online, a Las Cruces restaurant owner plans to again provide…
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UTEP postpones football practices after 4 players contract coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP athletic officials said Sunday that football practices were postponed indefinitely after four players tested positive for the…
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Las Cruces teacher arrested on child sex charge, held without bond
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces educator was arrested over the weekend and charged with criminal sexual communication with a child, which is…
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Dona Ana County has 30 of state’s 205 new cases as schools warned to follow virus rules
SANTA FE, New Mexico— Health officials in New Mexico on Sunday reported 205 new coronavirus cases with four additional deaths. The latest…
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Tax-free holiday is this weekend in Texas & New Mexico: Here’s what you need to know
Back-to-school may look different for students this year, but parents can still save money on school supplies and other items during this weekend’s…
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UTEP’s postponed May commencement will now be a virtual ceremony held in September
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso announced Friday that it will combine spring and summer commencements this year into one virtual…
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UTEP works to kick off Covid-19 testing program to identify asymptomatic people
EL PASO, Texas — The University of Texas at El Paso is making final preparations to it coronavirus testing program aimed at identifying asymptomatic…
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Gold prices continue to soar, as UTEP economist says investors flock to it in uncertain times
EL PASO, Texas — The price of gold has increased substantially over the last three months as investors flock to this precious metal in times of…
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NMSU Pride band develops special masks that are distributed nationwide
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexio State University’s “Pride of New Mexico,” known for being the “World’s Most Dangerous Band,” is hoping to become…
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With new name for Oñate High School, principal asks for unity
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After months of uncertainty and tension, the principal of Oñate High School is asking his community to move forward and…
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Las Cruces school board votes to rename Oñate High as Organ Mountains High School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools board voted Tuesday night 4 to 1 to rename Oñate High School as Organ Mountains High School…
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Texas Gov. Abbott says ‘abundant supplies’ of PPE exist for schools to reopen, even as virus cases rise
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday visited a Texas Division of Emergency Management warehouse in San Antonio to receive an…
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El Paso Public Libraries offering digital resources to help kids starting school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As students in the Borderland prepare to return to classes online, some parents might be searching for more resources to…
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Las Cruces Public Schools board set to consider rescinding vote to rename Oñate High
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — There is now a chance that Oñate High School might not get a name change after all. “All the reasons I voted no are still…
Continue Reading SEISD officials urge families to notify district of plans for when campus reopens
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — Students in the San Elizario Independent School District begin classes online on August 3. District officials say they…
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‘We’re learning together’: Gadsden ISD prepares to resume virtual classes Monday
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Thousands more students will return to classes Monday morning, including at Gadsden Independent School District. …
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NMSU partners with lab to expand virus testing in southern New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is partnering with TriCore, an independent clinic reference laboratory out of Albuquerque to…
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El Paso County leading state in school vaccinations even though clinic traffic is down
EL PASO, Texas — In-person learning is tentatively scheduled to begin for early September for many Borderland schools. But what about back-to-school…
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‘It just feels like you’re not doing enough’: El Paso families struggle to balance work, helping kids with distance learning
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Getting kids ready to go back to school can be emotional, but this year it might feel harder than normal. Several parents…
Continue Reading UTEP students frustrated with fall semester fees amid online only classes
EL PASO, Texas — University of Texas at El Paso students tell ABC-7 they’re frustrated with the university after seeing the amount of fees added to…
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Naked man who died after being tasered by UTEP police is identified
UPDATE: State investigators on Wednesday identified Ray Adrian Lara, 36, of El Paso as the nude man who died after a confrontation with UTEP police…
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EPISD says a significant number of families have yet to notify district of plans for upcoming school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More and more students in the Borderland are returning to classes each week, but one local district says it is still lacking…
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Texas AG says only school officials, not health authority, can order closures to prevent virus
AUSTIN, Texas — In an advisory opinion issued Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said only local school districts – and not the local health…
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Texas Tech dental school breaks ground on new clinic in south-central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The first new dental school in Texas in 50 years took a major step forward on Tuesday. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center…
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Anthony ISD implements unique meal service to ensure students receive food
ANTHONY, Texas (KVIA) — Nutrition is key to a successful start to the school year. With many school classes moving online during the pandemic, the…
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Horizon High teacher arrested by FBI on sex crimes charge has resigned
UPDATE: The Horizon High School teacher, Ricardo Ortiz, who was arrested last week in an FBI sting operation has resigned, according to the Clint…
Continue Reading Las Cruces board member who cast deciding vote to rename Oñate High School now regrets it
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A member of the Las Cruces school board who made a key vote that ended up removing the name of a Spanish…
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