EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Wednesday, a public education funding bill landed on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. The bill provides $8.5 billion dollars. House bill 2 will mostly go into effect in September. While the bill may provide some relief to budget deficits across school districts, it does have restricted use of funds for specific
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At Tuesday’s meeting, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to accept Superintendent Diana Sayavedra’s voluntary retirement. The board reassigned Sayavedra and gave her the title “Superintendent Emeritus,” effective June 15. The board then voted to name current CFO Martha Aguirre as interim superintendent. ABC-7 has obtained
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP engineering students are soaring high, as usual! The university’s Sun City Summit Rocket Team will compete in the International Rocket Engineering Competition, widely known as one of the world’s largest student rocketry competition. Today, ABC-7 got a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s project and lab space, including their rocket
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re starting to see triple-digit temperatures again this week. El Paso County is preparing by using community centers as cooling centers. The county said all residents are invited to take a break from the heat and cool down at its indoor air-conditioned centers. The centers will be open from June
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso named Dr. Eric M. Rohren as the new dean of the Foster School of Medicine. He will be the third dean to lead the school. School officials say Rohren comes from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Texas Tech El Paso says with Rohren,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Diana Sayavedra formally resigned from her position as the El Paso Independent School District Superintendent. On Tuesday’s special board meeting, EPISD’s Chief Financial Officer Martha Aguirre has been appointed to interim superintendent, starting on June 15. Sayavedra was granted a Voluntary Retirement Agreement by the board — moving forward, she’ll
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While schools close for the summer, some keep their cafeterias open. The Anthony ISD is making sure no child goes hungry by offering free summer meals for children under 18. Children ages one through 18 can receive a free and nutritious meal through Anthony ISD’s Summer Food Service Program. The
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas– A new music education space is now open in downtown El Paso, thanks to “The Great Khalid Foundation.” The foundation was created by El Pasoan Khalid, a well-decorated pop star with six Grammy Award nominations and six Billboard Music Awards. His foundation strives to provide accessible, high-quality music education for the youth
Continue Reading
Update (8:46 PM): The board approved the appointment of current CFO Martha Aguirre as interim superintendent. Five board members voted in favor, with Robert Osterland and Valerie Ganelon Beals abstaining from the vote. Former Superintendent Sayavedra addressed the community after the votes. She said that it has been her pleasure to lead the district and
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The EPISD Board of Trustees will be discussing the contract of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra in a special meeting for the second straight week. Last week, the board did not take action on the item after nearly 3 hours of discussion. However, tomorrow could be different. In the meeting agenda, there
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District became the third school district in the nation to receive a National Certificate for STEM Excellence. It also became the first in West Texas to hold the certificate. Socorro ISD says the NCSE-D recognizes districts’ commitment to continually improving district-wide systems and robust STEM education
Continue Reading
El Paso car clubs rallied together to raise money for 4-year-old Adahyr Araujo who is battling cancer. Organizers say around 150 cars showed up to share their support for Araujo. Each car paid $10 to be included in the show. Car clubs, Detroit Iron, Border Town Muscle, Ideal offroad, The lords and Chuco Made were the
Continue Reading
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Senator Cesar J. Blanco voted for approval of the the General Appropriations Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act, which included over $146 million for local projects. $65 million to construct the Fox Cancer Center ($130 million to date) $50 million for the construction of a mental health facility $20 million for the Mining Engineering Program
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On April, 14 at 2 p.m. two people arrived at the Highway 54 Self Storage at 11707 Dyer. As someone was leaving the facility, they drove into the open gate. They then broke a lock to one of the storage units, and stole about $10,000 in painting equipment. According to police,
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The family of Cindy Ramos-Davidson shared with family and friends news of her passing Sunday morning. She died peacefully surrounded by her family after battling pancreatic and colon cancer, and suffering a stroke, according to the family’s post. Ramos-Davidson was the CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where she
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This morning about 600 runners and walkers gathered at the Racetrack and Casino at Sunland Park to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of El Paso (RMHC El Paso). The charity helps provide housing to families with children who are receiving medical care. RMHC says last year they provided assistance to
Continue Reading
ABC-7 received a response from EPISD Board President, Leah Hanany, regarding the complaint filed against her to the Texas Education Agency. “This complaint to the TEA is baseless, and it’s nothing more than a calculated distraction. I have no doubt I will be cleared. Anyone can file an anonymous complaint, and the TEA must review
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Supreme Court sided with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today, allowing Paxton to continue his investigation into the Annunciation House. Paxton alleges that the migrant shelter has been harboring undocumented migrants and allowing them to further enter the country. He filed a lawsuit against them last February. In
Continue Reading
by El Paso Matters Staff May 30, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. El Paso to Receive $65 Million More for Cancer
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Labor will pause operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers, including the David Carrasco Job Corps Center in El Paso, by June 30, 2025. This decision comes as the program faces significant budget deficits, with operating costs averaging over $80,000 per student annually. Despite this investment, graduates
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the success of their students’ education and overall lives long after the school bell rings. Jesus Alvarez, also known as Jesse, had an unconventional journey to the classroom. He went from being a prominent businessman to teaching students at Irvin High School. And he told
Continue Reading
What we eat and drink doesn’t just affect our body, but also our mind and mental health — and ultra processed foods might taste good, but can do more harm. A local dietitian says ultra-processed foods are anything that comes packaged, has more than five ingredients on the label, and harmful levels of ingredients like
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has a strong boxing history, especially with the Han family’s recent success. But another boxer is quickly climbing up the ranks and is making headlines across the country. Moises Rodriguez turned 18 earlier this year and is getting ready to graduate from El Dorado High School next week.
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Education Agency is reviewing a complaint filed about El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees President Leah Hanany. Hanany and her fellow trustees debated Superintendent Diana Sayavedra’s future with the district in a meeting on Tuesday. Many community members attended the meeting to voice their support for
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Downtown El Paso has a new tourist hub, just in time for the weekend. Preservation Texas opened the “West Texas Heritage Center” this morning. The center says it will showcase exhibits highlighting El Paso’s architectural landscape. “Adobe buildings were mostly built by hand, by people who lived in those buildings, and
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A longtime El Pasoan is being honored for decades of community service. Leonard “Tripper” Goodman III, received the distinguished service award from the Rotary Club of El Paso. The award recognizes individuals who have significantly contributed to the betterment of the community. Tripper is a financial advisor who also serves on several local boards, including
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marathon Petroleum Corporation donated $172,000 to Hospice El Paso today. Representatives for Marathon presented the donation to Hospice El Paso at an event today. “Marathon has a longstanding reputation for community engagement and is thrilled to helpsupport the mission of Hospice El Paso,” an organizer for the event explained. Organizers
Continue Reading
Emergence Health Network launched their new mobile crisis units this month, which is like a clinic on wheels — something they say is the first of its kind in El Paso. EHN launched three mobile crisis units — two for adults and one for kids. The main difference is a play station and some toys
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney James Montoya filed a motion to dismiss the case against Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of shooting Uber driver Daniel Piedra in June 2023. Copas, who Montoya says died after a medical episode in March, had been charged with the June 2023 murder of Daniel Piedra.
Continue Reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Writer and director Luis Valdez will appear at this year’s Plaza Classic Film Festival. The festival is happening this year from July 17 to 27 at the Plaza Theatre in downtown El Paso. Two of Valdez’s classic movies will play during the festival. Organizers say Valdez will appear on stage
Continue Reading