El Paso student representing Sun City at Scripps National Spelling Bee
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wiggs Middle School eight grader Arnav Tonde is representing the Borderland at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in…
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NMSU college of ACES expands global recruitment efforts to draw more international students
New Mexico State University’s College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) is broadening its global outreach in a bid to…
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El Paso ISD selected for world-class leadership program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is one of seven districts selected throughout the state to increase principal…
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Be Mindful: Fungi research mushrooms in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — When the word mushroom is said, some instantly think about the hearty and savory taste paired with a steak, while others…
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El Pasoans spreading awareness on National Stop the Bleed Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, May 25, is the 5th Annual National Stop the Bleed Day. Here in El Paso, workplaces and schools are giving…
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The Borderland remembers the one-year anniversary of the Robb Elementary mass shooting
UPDATE – State Representative Joe Moody spoke to ABC-7 about the ongoing work with just a few days left in the legislative session. He spoke to the…
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Gadsden ISD passes $430.1 million budget for 2023-24 academic year
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden ISD budget for the 2023-24 academic school year passed this last Thursday. The budget of $430.1…
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San Elizario ISD preparing to transition to a 4-day school week
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District is preparing to transition to a 4-day school week this upcoming school year.…
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Thunderstorms near the Field of Dreams, postpone Mayfield graduation
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – The Las Cruces Public Schools administration are advising parents, students, and staff commencement ceremonies…
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Accelerated program trains Army soldiers to become paramedics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College has partnered with the U.S. Army in a first of its kind program to train EMT soldiers to…
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Borderland school district switches to 4-day school week
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KVIA) — San Elizario Independent School District will adopt a 4-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year. That starts in…
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Coronado High School lockdown prompted by high police presence in the area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District sent a message to Coronado High School parents regarding lockdown protocols at…
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Blind Chaparral High senior plans to teach students with visual impairments after graduation
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico (KVIA) — Mickayla Biddle is graduating from Chaparral High School this spring. She has a visual impairment, and hopes to teach…
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Students from UTEP collaborate with Every Little Blessing Preschool
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ten UTEP students who study speech-language Pathology are collaborating with the Every Little Blessing Preschool for the…
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Khalid asking for submissions for his Father’s Day essay contest
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Khalid is teaming up with the El Paso Public Libraries to host a Father’s Day essay contest. The Great Khalid Foundation…
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Gadsden ISD rolls out Parents on Patrol (POP) initiative to address school security needs
In response to its ongoing struggles to secure armed security for its campuses, Gadsden Independent School District has launched a novel initiative:…
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Canutillo ISD ignores ABC-7’s open records request following a senior prank involving water guns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 submitted a complaint to the Texas Attorney General’s Office against Canutillo Independent School District. This comes…
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El Paso students win in 2023 Congressional Art Competition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Wednesday, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar announced the winners of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Aznette…
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Organ Mountain High School lockdown
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Students and staff at Organ Mountain High School sheltered in place today after a threat was called in to the…
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Be Mindful: Students bike to school for better physical and mental health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Walking and biking to school is a great way for kids to get the physical activity needed for healthy minds. Students from…
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New Mexico State University hosts 2023 commencement ceremonies
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU hosted three commencement ceremonies from May 12th to May 13th to celebrate the graduation of over 1,400…
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TTUHSC commemorates 10th anniversary by celebrating its graduates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With several commencements taking place this weekend, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso celebrated its…
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El Paso teen graduates from UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 19-year-old Andrea Hernandez will receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from UTEP this weekend. She graduated…
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Las Cruces Public Schools respond to statewide school threat
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — LCPS is responding to threats being made against schools across New Mexico. The district says it sent out the…
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New Mexico official say students across the state received threats against their schools
SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is warning of a statewide threat against…
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Texas House’s version of the Senate’s school voucher bill would reduce the program’s scope and replace the STAAR test
By Brian Lopez and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune “Texas House’s version of the Senate’s school voucher bill would reduce the program’s scope…
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Former El Paso ISD administrator found guilty of kidnapping, sexual assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former El Paso Independent School District administrator has been found guilty of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a…
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UTEP celebrates largest graduating class in its history
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso says its largest graduating cohort ever, more than 3,140 students, will walk the stage to…
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UTEP warns lifting of Title 42 could disrupt commencement
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is warning seniors and their families that the lifting of Title 42 could impact their graduation plans. Title 42 is…
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El Paso 4th graders learn about the legal system in mock trial
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Tuesday was career day for the fourth grade students at St. Clement’s Parish School. As part of the event, students…
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