Gadsden High School enforces temporary clothing ban
EL PASO, Texas — Gadsden High School sent out a message to parents yesterday informing them of a temporary ban on certain colors and clothing for…
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Search for new NMSU president
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — NMSU is narrowing down its search for the next university president. Starting today, forums will be held for the four…
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UTEP announces new mining engineering degree program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Watch UTEP’s big announcement live…
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Individual forums held this week for finalist for New Mexico State University President
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — New Mexico State University will hold individual forums this week as they search for the next university president. Last…
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Gas smell causes evacuation at Del Valle High School
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students at Del Valle High School this morning were evacuated due to a routine gas-line maintenance procedure. That…
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GECU inducts new annual Student Board of Directors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Local credit union GECU has inducted 40 local high school students into its annual Student Board of Directors. Students take…
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Battle for Parking: UTEP students, area residents cramped space problems
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The beginning of every semester at the University of Texas at El Paso brings a problem to many neighbors as students fill…
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El Paso teen’s fight against cancer inspires other kids; Dedication of room at EP Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Foundation had a special ceremony on Sept. 4th at El Paso Children’s Hospital by dedicating a room in the name…
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ABC-7 at 4: Jefferson High School celebrates 75th anniversary
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Jefferson High School, located in Central El Paso, is celebrating a significant milestone. This year, the campus will turn…
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El Paso author discusses ‘Balloon Bridges,’ a story inspired by niece, who died from D.R.E.S.S. SyndromeÂ
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — Alexis Orate’s niece, Bridges, died from D.R.E.S.S. Syndrome when she was 11 years old. According to the Jama Network,…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: El Paso Independent School District
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Like many other school districts across Texas, the El Paso Independent School District is facing challenges ranging from…
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UTEP tops Forbes list as Texas leader for low student debt
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has secured a spot on Forbes’ Top 500 Colleges list for 2024. Among Texas’s 80…
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“Don’t panic”: El Paso Health Authority weighs in on Chickenpox breakthrough case at middle school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza tells parents in the community not be afraid or panic after a…
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Forbes ranks UTEP 280th best university in U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Forbes put UTEP in the 280th spot on its list of 2024 Top Colleges. Of the five University of Texas schools on the list,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Student-operated Goodwill store to open at Canutillo
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Canutillo Independent School District is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Employee Development Service (EDS)…
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ABC-7 at 4: Meridian Medical & Associates to host Health Expo honoring local Veterans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Meridian Medical & Associates, a local veteran and minority-owned clinic will host a Health expo to honor veterans in the…
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Vaccinated student at Alderete Middle School tests positive for chicken pox
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A student at Alderete Middle School just tested positive for chicken pox. The student was fully vaccinated against the…
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EPISD advances to Phase II in Destination District Redesign, considers school closures
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is moving forward with Phase II of its Destination District Redesign (DDR). Currently,…
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El Paso ISD moves to Phase II of Destination District Redesign
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso ISD is moving into Phase II of its Destination District Redesign (DDR). The redesign analyzes programs, allocation…
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ABC-7 Do- Gooder: El Pasoan exchanges books for smiles
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is spreading the joy of reading books to children through her work at a bookstore with a special mission. “The…
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UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2024 “UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements” was first published…
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UTEP President Heather Wilson makes announcement of $12M going to research purposes
Update (August 26, 2024): The $12M that UTEP is receiving for the Regents’ Research Excellence Program will be a contribution made annually. EL PASO,…
Continue Reading EPISD’s new app has parents and teachers concerned about privacy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– El Paso Independent School District has launched a new app to improve communications between parents and teachers. El Paso…
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UTEP kicks off fall semester and Miner Welcome!
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso is welcoming students back to campus today. UTEP has many new initiatives in store, along…
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El Paso dietician shares tips for packing healthy, kid-friendly lunches
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the school year begins, many parents will be packing lunches for their children. Having healthy, kid-approved meals can be…
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Student verbally threatens Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy received a verbal threat from a student. Officials at the school found “no evidence of a…
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El Paso ISD “phase 2” meeting at Chapin High School has been canceled
UPDATE: The Phase 2 meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 21 at Chapin High School has been canceled. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent…
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Some historic Bhutanese Revival UTEP buildings could soon be gone
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The UT System Board of Regents just approved a new 10-year master plan for UTEP. University President Heather Wilson…
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El Paso mental health expert offers advice for college students facing emotional challenges
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As college students begin a new academic year and transition into a new phase of life, the pressure can feel overwhelming.…
Continue Reading El Paso Community College opens new lactation pods at 5 of their campuses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College has announced it has opened mamava lactation pods at 5 of their campuses. This is part of EPCC’s…
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