Borderland schools targeted in social media threats
EL PASO, Texas — Two Borderland schools encountered social media threats in recent days, according to officials in El Paso and Las Cruces. The El…
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Ysleta school district teacher wins Texas Teacher of the Year award
EL PASO, Texas — Big congratulations are in order for one of Ysleta Independent School District’s teachers. Michelle Sandoval was named the 2020…
Continue ReadingOnly 10 students invited to Trump’s speech at historically black college
More than 200 people attended President Donald Trump’s speech at Benedict College, but only about 10 actual students were invited to the event…
Continue ReadingBetsy DeVos held in contempt for violating court order on student loan collection
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education were held in civil contempt by a federal judge on Thursday and ordered to pay damages…
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The signs of bullying – what parents need to look for
EL PASO, Texas — October is Bullying Prevention Month. It’s the perfect time for parents to sit down with their children and talk about this ever…
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Arrest made after Socorro shooting that wounded 2, prompted high school lockout
SOCORRO, Texas — Socorro police said Wednesday they had made an arrest following the wounding of two people in a shooting Tuesday afternoon that…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico school resource officer fired after bodycam shows use of force against 11-year-old student
FARMINGTON, New Mexico — A New Mexico middle school resource officer who was seen on body camera footage using force against an 11-year-old…
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Gas odor from boiler prompts brief evacuation of El Paso’s Western Hills Elementary School
EL PASO, Texas — A gas odor on Wednesday morning prompted the brief evacuation of students from Western Hills Elementary School. Originally feared…
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Blue Halloween buckets signifying autism draw mixed reaction from El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — The blue bucket trend started after a post on Facebook went viral. It was posted by a mother whose son has autism, encouraging…
Continue ReadingNew Mexico State University’s president makes big promises in ‘State of the University’ address
New Mexico State University unveiled its strategic plan Monday as leaders delivered the annual State of the University address. “It’s a…
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Questions arise about school crossing guards after 7-year-old west El Paso student is struck, killed
One day after a tragic pedestrian fatality in west El Paso, the question now arises: is there more that can be done to keep El Paso children safe?…
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7-year-old girl struck by SUV, run over and killed near Roberts Elementary School in west El Paso
A 7-year-old girl was struck by an SUV, run over and killed in front of Roberts Elementary School in west El Paso on Wednesday morning. The girl,…
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Virtual reality research lab unveiled at New Mexico State University
Could New Mexico State University be turning into the next big technology hub? A group of students and professors are transforming their school into…
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Active-shooter training sessions being held at Ysleta schools
The Ysleta Independent School District is hosting active-shooter training sessions in an effort to help the community be better prepared for…
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Socorro ISD to hire 23 new police officers, assign them to all elementary schools
The Socorro Independent School District announced plans Monday to hire 23 new police officers in the coming months, with the goal of assigning them…
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Albuquerque students send handmade cards to El Paso schools
Stacks of roughly 6-inch by 4-inch notes spilled onto tables in an Eisenhower Middle School science classroom — the colorful drawings and stickers…
Continue ReadingBorderland nonprofit hopes to provide affordable after school care
School is back in session in the Borderland, and some working parents might feel stressed about how to take care of their children after school,…
Continue Reading‘Worse scenario ever’: Tornillo High announces false death as part of suicide prevention awareness
During National Suicide Prevention Week, students at Tornillo High School were led to believe that one of their teachers had committed suicide only…
Continue Reading‘Urgent need’: Gadsden parents demand Doa Ana Sheriff’s deputies at all 3 district high schools
Parents in the Gadsden Independent School District insist school resource officers are necessary in schools, but does the sheriff’s office have…
Continue ReadingUTEP President Heather Wilson delivers her 1st State of the University Address
The University of Texas at El Paso President Heather Wilson presented the annual State of the University address at the University’s Fall…
Continue ReadingGirl bullied & assaulted on video leads to parent’s outrage at Montwood High School administrators
A Socorro Independent School District parent wants significant change after her daughter was physically assaulted by a bully. Lisa Sander’s…
Continue Reading‘Just a normal kid’: Oate High School band student not defined by disability
On Friday nights at the Field of Dreams, Isaac Brealey-Rood plays his instrument as loud and as proud as any other band student. “Isaac truly…
Continue ReadingEast El Paso school with large building cracks is now battling structural damage
Structural issues going on at Alicia R. Chacon International School in east El Paso has closed two classrooms in the past year after cracks appeared…
Continue ReadingTests reveal 4 confirmed Tuberculosis cases among Canutillo High School students and staff
Health officials have completed the testing of 145 students and teachers for tuberculosis, confirming four cases at Canutillo High School. The…
Continue ReadingNew Texas law could save college transfer students money and time
A new Texas state law that took effect this month wants to help some college students save time and money. Senate Bill 25 was signed into law by Gov.…
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New $48M Michigan high school is being built to thwart active shooters
When completed, the new $48 million new Fruitport High School will include renovations to the existing building and major new sections which include…
Continue ReadingEx-Montwood band treasurer accused of pocketing $50K turns self into police, doesn’t deny allegation
An attorney for the former Montwood High School band treasurer accused of stealing $50,000 in band funds isn’t disputing the allegations…
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Spelling champ spreads non-bullying message
EL PASO, Texas — She’s not your average 5th grader. For starters, Genesis Wilson is  taller than most. She won her school’s spelling bee, so…
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