Bi-national effort to raise poetry, reading awareness
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua — Officials from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and the U.S. participated in “Fandango por la Lectura,” an event to raise…
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New lawsuit attempts to block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
By Katie Lobosco, CNN In one of the first significant legal challenges to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, a public…
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Lockdown lifted at Harmony School of Innovation (Middle/High) in northeast El Paso
UPDATE: According to a statement from Harmony Public Schools, after a report of a possible security concern from a member of their school community,…
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2022 El Paso Space Festival partnered up with EP Intl. for sustainability in space event
EL PASO, Texas – All week long, local space enthusiasts both young and old have been able to unite and share their love for science. On Friday, with…
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Desert talks for everyone at 18th Annual Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta
EL PASO, Texas – Two-day event gives El Pasoans a chance to enjoy a hike in the Franklin Mountains and learn about the geological history of the…
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Teacher of the Month: Joel Molina, 28 years teaching and coaching
EL PASO, Texas – Some say “teaching is the profession that teaches all other professions”. Joel Molina has been teaching and coaching for 28 years.…
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NMSU student tests positive for monkeypox according to health officials
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An NMSU student who lives off-campus tested positive for monkeypox two weeks ago according to school officials. The student…
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Person taken into custody after incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A person has been taken into custody following an incident near Booker T. Washington Elementary School. Police responded…
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El Paso County set to create an educational pathway for Juarez veterinary students
JUAREZ, Chihuahua — The El Paso County Animal Welfare Department is developing a low-cost pet wellness clinic in Horizon city. The facility is set…
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SISD board approves increased safety measures, including body cameras for its police force
EL PASO, Texas – The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees held a meeting Tuesday where they approved increased school safety…
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Every Story Matters: Banned Books Week in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The Young Woman’s Christian Association El Paso Del Norte Region is celebrating that Every Story Matters during Banned Books Week…
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Texas has banned more books than any other state, new report shows
Texas banned more books from school libraries this past year than any other state in the nation, targeting titles centering on race, racism, abortion…
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1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss museum reopened
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 got a closer look at the reopening of the 1st Armored Division museum at Fort Bliss. It was closed for two years due to…
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Ysleta ISD feeding hundreds of kids after school through ‘Supper Program’
EL PASO, Texas — Times are tough for families across the borderland. Some are not sure where their next meal will come from. To help, the Ysleta…
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NMSU graduate workers express continued outrage, concern to university leaders at regents meeting
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — “You actively work to ensure that we remain in poverty!” These are just some of the brash words spoken at Thursday’s…
Continue ReadingBrooklyn Public Library has issued 5,100 free library cards to make banned books available for teens
By Nicole Chavez, CNN As some public and school libraries pulled books from their shelves earlier this year, New York City’s Brooklyn Public…
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Bowie Bears come out in hundreds to celebrate 100 years of legacy
EL PASO, Texas — Bowie High a school in South Central El Paso celebrated 100 years of legacy. Three days of festivities included a parade and…
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Jefferson High School lockdown lifted; student taken into custody after knife found
EL PASO, Texas — Jefferson High School was placed on lockdown between 3 and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday due to a report of a person with a weapon. According…
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Abbott says raising the age to buy an assault-style rifle is “unconstitutional” based on recent court rulings
Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday that it would be unconstitutional to increase the minimum age…
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El Paso Sheriff’s Office identifies educator accused of having improper relationship with student
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man accused of having an improper relationship with a student. The Sheriff’s…
Continue ReadingWhy teachers are burning out and leaving districts scrambling to fill jobs
By Gabe Cohen, CNN When the bell rings at Casa Grande Union High School, more than seventy sophomores pile into Stacy Brady’s biology class.…
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Canutillo, El Paso ISD’s to open public Montessori schools
EL PASO, Texas — The Montessori school is another option for parents to consider when it comes to their child’s education. Canutillo’s Pre-K…
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El Paso ISD investigates “classroom situation” after report of potential misconduct
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District is investigating an incident relating to what it describes as a “classroom situation.” The…
Continue Reading Fabens ISD investigates inappropriate behavior between student and educator
EL PASO, Texas — The Fabens Independent School District said Tuesday it has an open investigation into inappropriate behavior between a student and…
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SISD increases police presence after student brought BB gun to Socorro High School
SOCORRO, Texas – Socorro ISD said they are increasing security measures after a student brought a BB gun to Socorro High School last week. On…
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Socorro High School students released to parents after lockdown, report subject with a gun
UPDATE 5:24 p.m.: Students are being reunited with their parents. Many students and parents were in tears. Law enforcement escorted students out of…
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Aggie fans full of school spirit ahead of opening game and $15 million in facility improvements
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State Aggies opens against the Nevada Wolf Pack Saturday at the Aggie Memorial Stadium. Aggie students are…
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4,000 NMSU students from recent school year to qualify for some type of student loan forgiveness
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — NMSU’s Financial Aid office has been preparing to help students navigate eligibility applications since the announcement…
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Fabens ISD working on filling gaps from pandemic this school year
FABENS, Texas — It’s been “smooth sailing” for one of the smallest district in the county so far this school year. Fabens ISD has almost 2,000…
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How to qualify for Biden’s new student loan forgiveness plan
By Chandelis Duster, CNN President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his plan to address student loan debt, which includes debt forgiveness for…
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