High school student creates challenge to encourage El Paso kids to drink more water
EL PASO, Texas — It’s a habit not many people keep up with — drinking water. It’s become a sport at one El Paso elementary school thanks to a local…
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New Dr. Seuss-inspired books are coming with an emphasis on inclusion
By Scottie Andrew, CNN New books are coming to the wide Dr. Seuss canon — and new creators are taking the reins from the late children’s…
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‘An historic moment’: New Mexico governor signs teacher pay bill into law
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law on Tuesday guaranteeing raises for thousands of teachers across New…
Continue ReadingPie The Professor for A Good Cause
EL PASO, Texas — For the second year in a row, the UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance is raising funds. The fundraiser is called “Pie the…
Continue ReadingEquipping Students with Disabilities for the Workforce
EL PASO, Texas — Project Search is a program at Socorro Independent School District that aims to equip students with disabilities with necessary…
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Legacy Christian leader faces 28 counts of criminal acts against children
OTERO, New Mexico – An Otero County Grand Jury indicted Trevor Lavalais on additional counts of sexual assault of students at Legacy Christian…
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Parents voice concern over possible Mesa Vista Elementary closure in lower valley
EL PASO, Texas – In a complaint sent to ABC-7, a viewer shared that the Ysleta Independent School District is planning on closing Mesa Vista ES, and…
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UT System creates $300 million endowment to help seven universities expand free tuition programs
AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas System’s Board of Regents has established a $300 million endowment fund to help seven system universities…
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LCPS nears one year since losing Superindentent in tragic crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Friday, Feb. 25, will mark one year since Las Cruces Public Schools lost its leader and superintendent, Dr. Karen Trujillo.…
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WATCH: Rick and Ginger Francis announce $10 Million gift to Graduate School of Biomedical Services Center at TTUHSC El Paso
Update: Rick and Ginger Francis announced a $10 million dollar endowment to the Graduate School of Biomedical Serivces Center at Texas Tech…
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YISD parents and students are angry about possibly relocating to another campus
EL PASO, Texas — Students at the Young Women’s Leadership Academy might be forced to move to Rio Bravo Middle School at the start of the next…
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Dr. Nate Carman named Socorro Independent School District superintendent sole finalist
EL PASO, Texas – After a 9-month-long search, the Socorro Independent School District has named Dr. Nate Carman as its superintendent sole…
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UT Austin group studies El Paso architecture; visits Downtown Deck Plaza study area
Editor’s Note: A TxDot spokesperson responded to this story: “TxDOT plans are not final and while we plan to not preclude a deck plaza in our design,…
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Socorro ISD to name finalist in superintendent search
EL PASO, Texas –The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees is set to name a finalist to fill in their superintendent vacancy on Monday. The Board of Trustees…
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‘Mindful Mondays’: Social, emotional learning curriculum implemented at Anthony ISD
ANTHONY, Texas — Students social and emotional well-being is top of mind for schools across the Borderland, so much so that Anthony ISD is making…
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes ending university tenure to combat critical race theory teachings
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday that he will push to end professor tenure for all new hires at Texas public universities and colleges in an effort…
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New Mexico ends indoor mask mandate; LCPS, GISD follow with lifting mandates, relaxed rules
UPDATE: Las Cruces Public Schools – Effective immediately, masks will be optional while district officials evaluate current COVID-safe practices. For…
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NMSU fires 43 employees due to non-Covid-19 compliance
According to New Mexico State University, 43 employees have been let go due to not following the Executive Order that federal employees must be fully…
Continue ReadingEducation Department cancels $415 million in student debt for victims of for-profit college fraud
By Katie Lobosco, CNN The Education Department announced Wednesday that it has canceled another $415 million in federal student loan debt owed by…
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EPISD Board leaves mask rule in place; lifts student travel ban
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees updated some Covid-19 policies but has left the mask rule in place. Among the changes, the board…
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National Guard at the head of the class at Gadsden ISD schools
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico – Santa Teresa High School classes were led by a lawyer in the state’s Attorney General’s Office and a water purification…
Continue ReadingSandy Hook families reach $73 million settlement with gun manufacturer Remington
By Sarah Jorgensen, Jason Hanna and Erica Hill, CNN The families of five children and four adults killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School…
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Operation teach: Inside a New Mexico classroom with a national guard member
Las Cruces, New Mexico — The State of New Mexico faces an unprecedented shortage of substitute teachers – forcing many schools across the state to…
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Three girls face arson charges after fire at elementary school
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Fire Department officials say three girls have now been charged with arson after a fire at Pebble Hills Elementary. Four…
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Borderland school watch: What’s returning, delayed as weather subsides
WHAT’S DELAYED FRIDAY (02/04) EPISD – 2 Hour delayed start (02/04)EPISD – All student-centered services, including classes and bus services, will be…
Continue ReadingThe FBI has identified suspects accused of making threats to HBCUs this week, official says
By Travis Caldwell and Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN The FBI has identified people suspected of making bomb threats this week directed at historically Black…
Continue Reading Four girls in custody, charged with causing $100,000 in damage at 2 El Paso schools
EL PASO, Texas – El Paso police say they have taken four juveniles into custody after they caused about $100,000 in damage at two elementary…
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Three National Guard members train as substitute teachers in southern New Mexico, so far
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – As of Monday morning, three members of New Mexico’s National Guard have arrived in the southern part of the state to train…
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National Guard members to arrive in Las Cruces next week to help with substitute teacher shortage
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces schoolchildren might see National Guard members in their classroom as soon as next week, according to the…
Continue ReadingDozens of students were mistakenly told they got a full ride scholarship. The university plans ‘to make it right’
By Alisha Ebrahimji, Paradise Afshar and Amanda Jackson, CNN Parker Christensen, a high school senior from Newaygo, Michigan, received a notification…
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