ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Museum of History Opens “Mountain of Gold”
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Museum of History invites the community to experience a new exhibition, Mountain of Gold: A History of East and…
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Las Cruces teacher named 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — A Las Cruces teacher was just named the 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Nancy Orta, a first grade teacher at…
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ABC-7 at 4: CREEED to host the 2nd annual Education Matters Summit
El Paso, TX– CREEED will host the 2nd annual Education Matters Summit on Thursday, October 2nd at the Starlight Event Center.…
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UTEP hosting ‘Paying for College’ sessions
UTEP will be hosting “Paying for College” sessions for families starting in October. Financial aid experts will share the true…
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Man enters Damian Elementary School, threatens staff
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The principal of Jose H. Damian Elementary School alerted parents that an unauthorized person entered the school’s campus…
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UTEP professor helping NASA prepare for 2027 moon landing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP Professor Jose Hurtado, Ph.D., is part of a team of scientists that is mapping the moon ahead of a planned 2027 lunar…
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ABC-7 at 4: UMC’s “Better Health 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk” Returns
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV) — University Medical Center of El Paso invites the community to take part in this year’s Better Health 5k Run, 1 Mile Walk…
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Good Vibes Only: Esports lab brings fun, boosts attendance at Guillen Middle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— A brand new esports lab at Guillen Middle School is boosting overall attendance. The lab is the first of its kind within the…
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Good Vibes Only: Local teen’s art displayed at the El Paso Museum of Art
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— At just 16 years old, Desiree Arzaga’s artwork is now part of an exhibit at the El Paso Museum of Art. It’s part of…
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McDonald’s launches ‘I Love to Read’ Program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonald’s is launching its “I Love to Read” Program in an effort to inspire young people in El Paso to pick up a book.…
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Ysleta ISD board adopts new property tax rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted what officials are calling the lowest property tax rate in…
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Department of Education ending discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institutions; UTEP reacts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. Department of Education is ending discretionary funding to several Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) grant…
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UTEP expands esports program; EPCC launches its own
by Daniel Perez September 9, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. A 1990 “Far Side”…
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ABC-7 at 4: EPCC announced Esports as its new athletic program
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-El Paso Community College will participate in activities and competitions with more than 200 other institutions across the…
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El Paso Teachers Union reports multiple assaults on teachers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The President of the American Federation of Teachers for El Paso told ABC-7 that there have been reports of assaults on…
Continue Reading 32 Borderland schools receive Purple Star Campus designation
AUSTIN, Texas (KVIA) — 32 Borderland schools made it on this year’s Texas Purple Star Campus Designation list. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced…
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ABC-7 at 4: TexasWorks to host Ceremony for New Tuition-Free Adult Education and Career Program
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- Joint El Paso Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location:…
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Thousands of kids return to school in Juárez
JUÁREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — The first week of September marked the start of school for hundreds of children in Juárez, along with tens of thousands…
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Texas Tech Dental Students Bring Holiday Smiles to Puerto Rico
PUERTO RICO (KVIA) — While many spent the holidays unwrapping gifts and gathering with family, a group of compassionate dental students from the…
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ABC-7 at 4: “Spot the Vape” Paso del Norte Health Foundation creates interactive game to educate the community
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)- Audrey Garcia, Program Officer at Paso del Norte Health Foundation, and Kristen Ortega, Smokefree Project Coordinator at…
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Good Vibes Only: Single mother, DACC nursing student awarded scholarship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Maria Arellano was recently awarded a $5,500 scholarship to further her education. The single mother of two was…
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Canutillo ISD bond program ready for construction
Canutillo Independent School District’s bond program is finally out of the design phase and ready to start construction for new schools. Last May,…
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EPCC returns to class, highlights popular health career program
El Paso Community College begins their fall semester this week, and their Rio Grande Campus is also celebrating its 50th year this semester. ABC-7…
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Updates and upcoming events for UTEP fall semester
ABC-7 joined UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson to discuss the latest updates and upcoming events happening at the university. UTEP will greet new and…
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Good Vibes Only: NMSU student with cerebral palsy inspires educators at Gadsden ISD
SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KVIA)– In a packed room full of educators, 28-year-old Arcelia “Arcy” Mendoza gave a message of inspiration and encouragement.…
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Pediatrician: Student athletes should get sports physicals to check for concussions
With sports comes injuries, and some children can be at higher risk if they don’t get a sports physical before playing. Now with high school…
Continue Reading UT System regents approve $118 million for campus maintenance, student union fee increase
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP is getting $118 million to fund maintenance projects across campus. The University of Texas System Board of Regents…
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Socorro ISD board appoints James P. Vasquez as superintendent
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At the Board of Trustees meeting last night, Socorro ISD trustees unanimously voted to approve James P. Vasquez’s employment…
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More harm than good: Students overworking themselves at school
Now that students are back in the classrooms, it’s important for them to keep a healthy school-life balance. One expert at Emergence Health Network…
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‘Alyssa’s Law’ just took effect in Texas. Here’s how it impacts your child
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Alyssa’s Law,” also known as Senate Bill 838, takes affect this school year for Texas schools. The legislation requires…
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