Amazon to pay hourly worker’s college tuition
By JOSEPH PISANI AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon said Thursday that it will pay the full college tuition for hourly workers starting next…
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NMSU invests nearly $1.5 million in free iPads for all freshmen
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Every New Mexico State University freshman is eligible for a free iPad this semester. “Honestly, when they emailed me, I…
Continue ReadingNMSU professor criticizes withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Ahead of the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, New Mexico State University professor with extensive research…
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Texas law written by El Paso state senator requires schools to minimize trauma with active shooter drills
El PASO, Texas — Preparing for the worst, without traumatizing students. That’s the goal of a new Texas law, Senate bill 168, sponsored by El Paso…
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‘Lock out’ lifted at northeast El Paso school after search for man with gun ends
UPDATE: As of 11:15 a.m., officials told ABC-7 that the “lock out” had been lifted for Nolan Richardson Middle School. after the search for an armed…
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‘Anticipate distractions’: EPISD police chief offers school zone safety tips
EL PASO, Texas — Borderland students are almost one month into the school year packing drop off zones and cross walks. As students readjust to…
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Borderland school districts in dire need of substitute teachers
EL PASO, Texas — As students return to school after the pandemic, Borderland school districts find themselves low on substitute teachers. In a…
Continue Reading1 dead in North Carolina’s 2nd school shooting this week
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina — A high schooler has died after being shot Wednesday at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina,…
Continue ReadingState mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries
By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask…
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Half of El Paso Community College still learning virtually
EL PASO, Texas — More than half of El Paso Community College’s close to 24,000 students are back on campus, while the other half are still taking…
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SISD program aims to bring students back to school so they can graduate
EL PASO, Texas — School administrators and staff from Socorro Independent School District worked the phone lines Saturday to reach out to students…
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Judge blocks Florida governor’s order banning mask mandates
By TERRY SPENCER and CURT ANDERSON Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A judge has ruled that Florida school districts may impose mask…
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NMSU unveils Covid protocols at Aggie Memorial Stadium for season opener vs. UTEP
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico– Just days away from the football season opener against UTEP, New Mexico State University is preparing with Covid-19…
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UTEP finalizes Golding’s contract for $700k, extends contracts for Baker & Senter
EL PASO, Texas — A brand new season of UTEP athletics is upon us, and the Miners are now done with the paperwork. UTEP announced two contract…
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Texas Supreme Court pauses mask mandate in San Antonio case, but El Paso’s is still in effect
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked San Antonio’s mask mandate for public schools Thursday — the latest in the…
Continue ReadingUTEP unveils partnership with U.S. Space Force
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP, UT Austin and the U.S. Space Force on Thursday began a partnership that officials say will help the U.S. maintain its…
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Las Cruces medical school student credited with saving life of suicidal man
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As 24-year-old Shaha Aziz was driving home from the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine earlier this month, she said a…
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Tornillo ISD serving students, entire community hit hard by Covid-19
TORNILLO, Texas — It’s the smallest district in El Paso County. Tornillo Independent School District is serving about 900 kids this semester.…
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UTEP kicks off fall semester, new campus traditions for students
EL PASO, Texas — After more than 16 months, UTEP is opening to full capacity, welcoming back thousands of students for the fall semester on Monday.…
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Roddenberry Planetarium carries on legacy of Star Trek creator born in El Paso 100 years ago
EL PASO, Texas — “Space. The final frontier.” Those words are heard at the beginning of every episode of Star Trek, the original TV series. The man…
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High school football returns to Las Cruces with 1st August kick-off in 2 years
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For the first time in twenty-four months, the Field of Dreams will host a fall season of high school football. “That’s…
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Screen time during pandemic impacted El Paso kids vision
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso pediatric ophthalmologist says she’s seeing more kids coming into her practice, giving them stronger vision…
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EPISD trustee says home vandalized due to support of masks
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Independent School District trustee who voted to impose a school mask requirement earlier this week said his home was…
Continue Reading Texas Supreme Court allows school mask mandates to remain in place for now
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it…
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In reversal, Texas now says schools must tell parents of Covid cases
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas school districts must now notify teachers, staff and students’ families of positive Covid-19 cases in classrooms or…
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EPISD asks teachers to educate, not punish students who fail to mask up
EL PASO, Texas — As a new face mask mandate took effect Thursday in the El Paso Independent School District, may wondered what would happening to…
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Ysleta joins Anthony, Canutillo, El Paso & Socorro ISDs in following mask rule
UPDATE, Aug. 19: The Ysleta Independent School District will now join Anthony, Canutillo, El Paso and Socorro ISDs in complying with the El Paso…
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Fabens ISD welcomes nearly 2,000 students for fall semester
FABENS, Texas — It’s one of the smallest districts in the county, but the Fabens Independent School District has big plans for its students. FISD…
Continue Reading UTEP & TTUHSC won’t require masks, but EPCC mandates it
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP President Heather Wilson, in an email to students and staff on Wednesday, said the university will not require students or…
Continue Reading EPISD, SISD get ready to implement school mask rules
EL PASO, Texas — School districts were preparing staff Wednesday to start implementing face-covering requirements for students after the El Paso and…
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