Transgender student wins as U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs school’s restroom appeal
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday left in place a decision that allowed a transgender student to use the bathroom that…
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Dozens in Las Cruces protest in support of dropping mask mandate for school kids
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Approximately 50 people of all ages gathered in Las Cruces on Saturday to demonstrate in support of unmasking New Mexico…
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Former UTEP hoops star Ralph Davis dies after cancer battle
EL PASO, Texas — Ralph Davis was a star on the hardwood, and a star in the hearts of UTEP fans. Davis played for the UTEP Miners from 1990 to 1994…
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UTEP, TTUHSC partner to expand Borderland biomedical research
EL PASO, Texas — Doctors from UTEP and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center of El Paso are collaborating to expand health and medical…
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Alamogordo schools consider restricting transgender athletes
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — School board members in Alamogordo plan to discuss a proposal that could restrict participation in sports by transgender…
Continue ReadingU.S. Supreme Court sides with high school cheerleader in free speech case
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of a former high school cheerleader who argued that she could not be punished by her…
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Las Cruces student athletes ask New Mexico to drop mask requirement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In the triple-digit Las Cruces heat, the Gibson brothers move quickly on the soccer field and sweat profusely. “You’re…
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El Paso doctor recommends kids continue to wear masks at summer school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Summer school is officially underway for some Borderland students and mask mandates are no longer being enforced. That gives…
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NMSU students won’t have to wear masks upon fall return; LCPS students still await decision
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University students can leave their face masks at home if they’re vaccinated by this fall, but Las Cruces…
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UTEP expands program to help men manage diabetes
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a prevalent diagnosis in the Borderland that sometimes goes unaddressed — diabetes. UTEP is looking to expand its outreach…
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NASA asks UTEP space program to help with Moon exploration
EL PASO, Texas — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has tapped the University of Texas El Paso as one of six universities to…
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Riverside girls basketball team collects over 500 sports balls for young kids in the community
EL PASO, Texas — The Riverside High School girls basketball team is giving back to those in our community one sports ball at a time. “It just kind…
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Teen charged in drive-by shooting that sent El Paso school kids running for cover
UPDATE, June 9: An El Paso teenager has been arrested and charged in a drive-by shooting earlier this month that police said resulted in children at…
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Teen who wore Mexican flag at graduation gets the diploma he was denied at the ceremony
When Ever López walked across the stage at his North Carolina high school graduation, he became the first of his immediate family to graduate high…
Continue Reading North Carolina student denied diploma after wearing Mexican flag over graduation gown
ASHEBORO, North Carolina — A North Carolina high school student said he was denied his diploma at his graduation ceremony for wearing a Mexican flag…
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New Mexico scholarship program to fund full cost of tuition
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s lottery scholarship program in the next academic year will cover full tuition for eligible in-state…
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30-year-old woman arrested for allegedly posing as San Elizario school student
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas – A 30-year-old woman is charged with trespassing on school grounds after she allegedly posed as a student in the San Elizario…
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LCPS makes good on Trujillo’s promise to honor the 2020 graduating class
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico- The Las Cruces Public Schools announced they will let graduates from their 2020 class walk across the stage as their late…
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Coronado High School Band hosting 5k run fundraiser
EL PASO, Texas- With pandemic fears beginning to ease the Coronado High School Band has put together a 5k running event fundraiser in cooperation…
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NMSU athletics gets $3.5M gift to fill budget gap
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After the pandemic trashed financial budgeting throughout the nation for college athletic programs, a new program is…
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Texas offers $1,200 in food aid to families getting free or reduced cost school lunch
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas families who relied on the Pandemic EBT card, which previously provided a one-time benefit of $285 for students receiving free…
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Bowie alumni restore crosses on Mount Cristo Rey to remember Walmart shooting victims
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico — Restoration for remembrance. A group of El Paso’s Bowie High School alumni marched up Mount Cristo Rey earlier this week…
Continue ReadingTexas high school valedictorian switches speech to speak out on state’s abortion law
DALLAS, Texas — A high school valedictorian exhaled as she pulled a piece of paper from underneath her graduation gown. Gathering her courage,…
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LCPS board member who voted against new superintendent resigns citing ‘misogyny’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools board member who cast the lone dissenting vote earlier this week against hiring the…
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El Paso area school failure rates rise by up to 20% from pandemic learning loss
EL PASO, Texas — After more than a year of learning from home, some students are feeling unprepared to move to the next grade and they along with…
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LCPS hires interim Ralph Ramos as new superintendent
UPDATE: By a 4-1 vote on Tuesday evening, the Las Cruces Public Schools board hired interim superintendent Ralph Ramos as the new permanent…
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El Paso teacher, 10 students transition to home schooling due to pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — For ten students, their parents and one teacher, the pandemic forced them to transition from traditional schooling to…
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EPISD will no longer require masks after June 4
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District said it will follow Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order and will not require face…
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Las Cruces Public Schools holds public forum for 2 superintendent candidate finalists
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces Public Schools district is holding a public forum Wednesday evening for the two finalists chosen for its…
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IDEA Public Schools’ CEO and COO ousted following financial audit
The IDEA Public Schools board announced Tuesday that it made the decision to part ways with Chief Executive Officer JoAnn Gama and Chief Operation…
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