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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Car club holds fundraiser for 4-year-old battling cancer
El Paso car clubs rallied together to raise money for 4-year-old Adahyr Araujo who is battling cancer. Organizers say around 150 cars showed up to…
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State budget includes over $146 million for El Paso projects
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) – Senator Cesar J. Blanco voted for approval of the the General Appropriations Act and the Supplemental Appropriations Act,…
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$10,000 worth of painting supplies stolen from storage unit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On April, 14 at 2 p.m. two people arrived at the Highway 54 Self Storage at 11707 Dyer. As someone was leaving the facility,…
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Cindy Ramos-Davidson, champion of small businesses dies
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The family of Cindy Ramos-Davidson shared with family and friends news of her passing Sunday morning. She died peacefully…
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10th annual Walk/Run for kids hosted by Ronald McDonald House Charities of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– This morning about 600 runners and walkers gathered at the Racetrack and Casino at Sunland Park to support the Ronald…
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EPISD Board President, Leah Hanany, responds to TEA complaint
ABC-7 received a response from EPISD Board President, Leah Hanany, regarding the complaint filed against her to the Texas Education Agency. “This…
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El Paso leaders respond to lawsuit against Annunciation House
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Supreme Court sided with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today, allowing Paxton to continue his investigation…
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$65M boost for El Paso cancer center, Downtown deck plaza gains ground in state budget
by El Paso Matters Staff May 30, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. This is your…
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Job Corps program faces pause, concerns for local graduates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Labor will pause operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers, including the David Carrasco…
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Good Vibes Only: From CEO to the Classroom
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the success of their students’ education and overall lives long after the school bell…
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How ultra-processed foods impact the mind, mental health
What we eat and drink doesn’t just affect our body, but also our mind and mental health — and ultra processed foods might taste good, but can do…
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Moises Rodriguez: El Paso Champion
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso has a strong boxing history, especially with the Han family’s recent success. But another boxer is quickly climbing…
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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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West Texas Heritage Center opens downtown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Downtown El Paso has a new tourist hub, just in time for the weekend. Preservation Texas opened the “West Texas Heritage…
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Tripper Goodman honored by Rotary Club for decades of community service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A longtime El Pasoan is being honored for decades of community service. Leonard “Tripper” Goodman III, received the…
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Marathon Petroleum donates funds, ambulance to Hospice El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Marathon Petroleum Corporation donated $172,000 to Hospice El Paso today. Representatives for Marathon presented the…
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Inside Emergence Health Network’s new mobile crisis units
Emergence Health Network launched their new mobile crisis units this month, which is like a clinic on wheels — something they say is the first of…
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Murder charge against Phoebe Copas dropped after her death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso District Attorney James Montoya filed a motion to dismiss the case against Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of…
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Director Luis Valdez to appear at 2025 Plaza Classic Film Festival
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Writer and director Luis Valdez will appear at this year’s Plaza Classic Film Festival. The festival is happening this year…
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Movies and TV shows casting in El Paso
Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in El…
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Police and fire compete for charity
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Fire Department and the El Paso Police Department competed in games to raise money for Muttlove Dog Rescue. The…
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El Paso Child Guidance Center celebrates newly renovated facility
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Today El Paso Child Guidance Center celebrates their newly renovated facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The facility is…
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$7 million secured to fund new Wyler Aerial Tramway
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — State Senator César J. Blanco announced that $7 million is set aside in the state budget for the new Wyler Aerial Tramway.…
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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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Eye health issues El Pasoans face
May is Healthy Vision Month and a local optometrist shares issues many El Pasoans face when it comes to eye health and treating it. Dr. Samuel Favela…
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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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El Paso Police arrest 60+ people over Memorial Day weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Police Department officials announced that officers carried out over 60 arrests and gave out 191 citations over this…
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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car last week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Police Department has release the name of a pedestrian hit in a northeast El Paso intersection last Tuesday that…
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