El Paso high school mariachis excel at state level
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Several Borderland high school mariachi groups and performers have excelled at the state level this year. Pebble Hills High…
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IDEA El Paso to host 5K and healthy living expo this weekend
EL PASO, (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools is inviting the community to take part in their annual Healthy Kids Here 5K Run, 1K Walk, and Healthy Living…
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El Paso Inc honors Wayne Thornton with ‘Community Service Award’
EL PASO (KVIA) — Â The annual El Paso Inc. “El Pasoan of the Year” luncheon took place today, February 25th, and one borderland “mover and shaker”,…
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Ysleta Independent School District considers $25 million loan
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Ysleta Independent School District is considering taking out a 25 million dollar loan to cover payroll in August. ABC-7…
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EPCC granted $137,000
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Workforce Commission awarded a $137,000 Skills Development Fund grant to EPCC.…
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Juárez teachers protest against ISSSTE reforms
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) – Hundreds of local teachers in Juárez protested this morning outside the Chihuahua state government offices near the…
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‘Jicama’ winning word at 2025 Regional Spelling Bee
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – A fourth grade student at Mesita Elementary School in the El Paso Independent School District will represent El Paso at the…
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2 Texas teenage girls in custody after FBI, police disrupt possible ‘mass casualty’ school plot
By Jack Date and Pierre Thomas February 20, 2025, 12:37 AM The FBI became aware on Tuesday of threats that were communicated involving two teenage…
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Wild Adventures and Weather Lessons at Charles Q. Murphree Elementary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today I had the pleasure of visiting the kindergarten class at Chalres Q. Murphree Elementary. Using colorful gummy bears to…
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Socorro ISD Board votes to approve budget cuts including staff reductions
UPDATE: The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve the recommended cutbacks in order to slash millions of dollars…
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Socorro ISD board to discuss staff reductions amid financial crisis
Update (February 19, 2025): The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday evening to discuss potential staff…
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NMSU researchers create ice cream flavor in honor of university president
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Researchers at New Mexico State University have developed a new ice cream flavor in honor of the schools new…
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ABC-7 at 4: EPWater, TecH2O Learning Center host annual DiscoverE
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—EPWater, TecH2O Learning Center host the annual DiscoverEFree event to inspire the next generation of engineers. The free…
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23,861 students enrolled at UTEP, new record for this time of year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP announced that it reached a new Spring semester enrollment record this year, with 23,861 students attending the…
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The Gene Roddenberry Planetarium invites the public to a special free presentation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The planetarium is now open once a month, offering the community a chance to dive into our solar system. The planetarium…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: Why children continue to struggle with reading
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A recent report shows America’s children continue to struggle with reading skills. Reading scores of fourth and…
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Sen. Cruz calls out $25 million in UTEP funding as ‘Woke DEI Grants’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Senator Ted Cruz (R – Texas) is targeting thousands of federally-funded grants awarded during the previous White House…
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ABC-7 4: Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor El Pasoans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The inaugural Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors El Pasoans who have made contributions to the community. The event…
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Free books for kids: How Books Are GEMS is inspiring young readers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local nonprofit is on a mission to put books in the hands of every child in the community—for free. Books Are GEMS,…
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CLINT, Texas (KVIA) — Two Borderland educators won a major teaching award today. Clint High School teacher Joshua Marmolejo just received the…
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El Paso Sigma Beta Club to hold induction ceremony next week
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Sigma Beta Club, the youth affiliate of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, stopped by ABC-7 at noon this afternoon. The…
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Law firm offers free immigration services
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Law Offices of Cesar Ornelas offers a variety of services, including citizenship classes, know your rights…
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UTEP students concerned about President Trump’s policy change.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– President Trump’s new policy change which allows federal Immigration officers to enter public areas such as school campuses…
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Fabens ISD looking to sell old Fabens High building that burned in fire
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens ISD just announced today that it’s looking to sell the old Fabens High School that burned in a fire, but the district…
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Ysleta ISD trustees approve year extension for superintendent, who proposed benefits cut for himself
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta ISD Board of Trustees approved a one-year extension for Superintendent Dr. Xavier De La Torre. A district…
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ABC-7 at 4: NOVA Career Institute offers opportunities to local students
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-A new El Paso school offers a pathway to success through education that will prepare students for the challenges and…
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El Paso Promise Program to boost education and workforce training
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The El Paso Promise Program, a new county initiative, is focused on providing job skills, workforce training, and educational…
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Girls and mothers strengthen bonds at 12th Annual Mother Daughter Conference
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Female students in 6th to 12th grade joined their mothers or positive female role models for breakfast and learning…
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UTEP celebrates progress of Texas Western Hall with “topping out” ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University of Texas at El Paso president Heather Wilson joined officials from the school and Sundt Construction to celebrate…
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Tornillo ISD impacted by ‘cybersecurity event’
TORNILLO, Texas (KVIA) — On December 28, 2024, Tornillo ISD’s student information system experienced a ‘cybersecurity incident.’ “This incident…
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