Putnam Elementary has final graduation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Putnam Elementary has been open since 1959. “This was such a great little school. I still have some friends. One of them…
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EPISD discussing Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Forecast
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees are meeting Thursday morning to discuss the district’s current…
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Franklin High graduation features memorial to late student
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At today’s Franklin High School graduation, graduates and staff honored student Emmanuel Lopez, who died in a crash in…
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El Paso Academy rated “A” by Texas Education Agency
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Academy Charter School said it received a “prestigious A” ranking from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). It was one…
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UTEP, TTHSC El Paso announce Third Medfuture Cohort
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso and UTEP announced their third Medfuture cohort of future physicians. Texas Tech…
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Good Vibes Only: EPCC student returns to school after facing hardship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Age is just a number. And that saying perfectly describes Stephanie Menchey’s journey to the classroom. The 46-year-old…
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NMSU Alumni Pond loses its water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says that around 2 years ago Alumni Pond lost its water because of a leak in the liner of the…
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Sun City Summit Rocket Team blasts off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP engineering students are soaring high, as usual! The university’s Sun City Summit Rocket Team will compete in the…
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EPISD superintendent leaving district, interim named. What’s next?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Diana Sayavedra formally resigned from her position as the El Paso Independent School District Superintendent. On Tuesday’s…
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Anthony ISD is offering free meals for children this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While schools close for the summer, some keep their cafeterias open. The Anthony ISD is making sure no child goes hungry by…
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The Great Khalid Foundation opens new music education space
EL PASO, Texas– A new music education space is now open in downtown El Paso, thanks to “The Great Khalid Foundation.” The foundation was created by…
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EPISD Board accepts Sayavedra’s voluntary resignation, CFO named interim superintendent
Update (8:46 PM): The board approved the appointment of current CFO Martha Aguirre as interim superintendent. Five board members voted in favor, with…
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EPISD Board to discuss superintendent’s contract
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The EPISD Board of Trustees will be discussing the contract of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra in a special meeting for the…
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Socorro ISD earns National Certificate for STEM Excellence
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District became the third school district in the nation to receive a National Certificate for…
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EPISD Board of Trustees to discuss superintendent’s contract
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees are set to discuss Superintendent Diana Sayavedra’s “duties and…
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ABC-7 Xtra Sunday: El Paso ISD in turmoil
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — From discussions on whether to fire the district’s superintendent, to approving the hiring of a law firm that also happens…
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TEA reviewing complaint filed about EPISD Board President Leah Hanany
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Education Agency is reviewing a complaint filed about El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees…
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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble to host free summer camp
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—In mid—June, the El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble is hosting a free summer camp for students ages 12-18. The camp will feature…
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EPISD Board takes no action on superintendent’s future with the district
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District took no action on the employment status of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra during a…
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Kids with additional support needs at Eastwood benefit from ‘Ohana Games’
EL PASO (KVIA) — Hundreds of students, parents & educators turned out to the “Ohana-lympics” at Eastwood High School. The inspirational event…
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Bill to modernize UTEP Student Union clears state senate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A bill to modernize UTEP’s student union is one step closer to becoming law. The Texas Senate passed House Bill 28-53,…
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Canutillo ISD Board discussing budget amendments for next school year
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting to approve budget amendments for the upcoming…
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Mexican teachers protesting at ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mexican teachers are protesting at two ports of entry on the Juárez side. Our crews in Juárez saw teachers at the Paso del…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso ISD Board will discuss Superintendent Diana Sayavedra’s employment status in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May…
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Good Vibes Only: Cooley Elementary students bring children’s book to life
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One local author recently celebrated a big accomplishment, as students at Cooley Elementary School brought her children’s…
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Be Mindful: Connecting with autistic individuals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Christine Durfee is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder and family conflict. Today,…
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the Education Department
(CNN) — A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to shut down the Education Department and ordered the…
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Socorro ISD board reverses course, brings back 7 staff contracts
Update: Socorro ISD approved more teacher and administrative contracts for the upcoming school year. This comes just weeks after the district voted…
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McDonald’s gives $50,000 in scholarships to Borderland students
Nearly 20 local high school seniors have secured their chance at a higher education. Mcdonald’s El Paso awarded $50,000 in scholarships to…
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