Parents react to El Paso ISD’s plan to ‘stabilize financial standing’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Following the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night that detailed a plan to recover…
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Questions grow over EPISD’s $52 Million budget deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – El Paso ISD is facing a projected $52.8 million budget shortfall, prompting concerns about possible staffing cuts, school…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District shared an update on its financial status Tuesday at its Board of Trustees meeting.…
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$100,000 in scholarships from McDonald’s El Paso going to graduating seniors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Richard Castro, the owner and operator of El Paso area McDonald’s will continue his mission Tuesday to help Borderland…
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El Paso ISD may declare financial emergency, large-scale layoffs after review puts budget deficit at $52.8 million
by Claudia Lorena Silva A public school consultant is recommending that the El Paso Independent School District declare financial exigency —…
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Ysleta ISD names 2026-27 teachers, support employee of the year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta Independent School District announced Angelica Castaneda, from Loma Terrace Elementary School, as the district’s…
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What to expect from EPISD’s board meeting amid financial pressure
The El Paso Independent School District is presenting a financial update in their board of trustees meeting, but the El Paso Teachers Association…
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Knocking out high blood pressure in young adults
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A study by researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso is looking at the effects of boxing training and…
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EPCC honors 81 nursing graduates with traditional pinning ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College’s Nursing Program celebrated the graduation of 81 Associate Degree of Nursing graduates, marking…
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WATCH: Be Mindful: Take Action
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and ABC-7 brought you live special coverage through an extension of its initiative, “Be…
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Good Vibes Only: EPCC professor celebrates 50 years in the classroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—During final exams week, Professor Carlos Aguilar walks into a classroom eager to pick up his students’ final exams! This…
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Graduation guide: Texas Tech Health El Paso ceremonies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health El Paso is hosting its graduation ceremonies all day Saturday. The ceremonies, which take place May 16,…
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Know before you go: EPCC graduations
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — With graduation season around the corner, El Paso Community College announced its 2026 commencement schedule. Three…
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YISD students receive scholarships at financial literacy event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta ISD students attended an event Friday that that the district says would help their financial literacy skills and also…
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Good Vibes Only: Borderland trio takes on robotics world championships in St. Louis
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—Three Tierra Del Sol Elementary School students returned to El Paso with unforgettable memories following a robotics…
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EPISD chief financial officer to resign amid financial struggles
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thursday, the El Paso Independent School District announced its chief financial officer, Martha Aguirre, is resigning amid…
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Canvas services fully restored, NMSU students, faculty given grace period
UPDATE: The New Mexico State University administration reports that Canvas service is fully restored as of 8 a.m. May 8. The students and faculty who…
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BOOST Network Launches Spring Into Summer 2026
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- The BOOST Network, a collaborative effort between United Way of El Paso County and the Paso del Norte Health Foundation is…
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Texas Attorney General investigates school districts over Ten Commandments law, including El Paso
AUSTIN (KVIA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into independent school districts to make sure they’re displaying the…
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Las Cruces middle school teacher held without bond, judge ruled
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) — A Camino Real Middle School teacher accused of inappropriate relations with a student has been indicted Tuesday, according…
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Operation College Bound helps seniors transition to college at Harmony Public Schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — High school seniors can get help transitioning to college Wednesday through Operation College Bound at Harmony School of…
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El Paso Zoo offers Mother’s Day discount
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Moms can get a special discount at the El Paso Zoo for Mother’s Day, according to the City of El Paso. On Mother’s Day, all…
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Texas Tech Health El Paso receives $1.031 million for cancer-fighting technology
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar presented a check valued more than $1 million in federal funding to Texas Tech Health El Paso’s…
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Culinary students cook for El Paso firefighters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Culinary Institute at Southwest University prepared a special lunch for El Paso firefighters Monday for Firefighter…
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IDEA Edgemere principal charged with DWI
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The principal at IDEA Edgemere Academy in East El Paso was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated, according to…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – In-Depth with EPISD Superintendent Brian Lusk
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The largest school district in El Paso county saw a shake-up in leadership at the end of last year. In December, the El…
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Fabens High School’s Mariachi Los Gatos Salvajes wins state contest
FABENS, Texas (KVIA) — Fabens High School mariachi group Los Gatos Salvajes won first place at the Texas Association of Mariachi Educators contest…
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El Paso Zoo’s giraffe brothers relocated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Zoo said farewell to two of its giraffes, Obi and Tesoro. The city announced Monday the giraffe brothers parted…
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UTEP study finds connections between Valley fever, extreme weather
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso found a rise in Valley fever cases in El Paso over the past 10 years with…
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EPISD expanding teacher compensation program, developing one for principals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is expanding a teacher incentive program and creating a compensation model for…
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