Anthony ISD shares new features to improve school programs, safety
ABC-7 joined Anthony High School as Anthony Independent School District’s first week of school comes to an end. Superintendent Oscar Troncoso shared…
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Back to school bedtimes: A must for mental health
EL PASO, Texas(KVIA) — If your child’s sleep routine was derailed during summer vacation, you’renot alone. Doctors say sleep is just as important as…
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Embattled UTEP aerospace leader Ahsan Choudhuri to retire, launches local defense firm
by Daniel Perez July 29, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. Ahsan Choudhuri, a…
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ABC-7 joins Gadsden ISD for energized start-off of new school year
ABC-7 joined Riverside Elementary School and Santa Teresa High School to showcase their programs Gadsden Independent School District’s new school…
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Socorro ISD celebrates STEM program recognition
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Socorro Independent School District is kicking off the school year with national recognition of their…
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YISD welcomes back students on first day of school
The Ysleta Independent School District welcomes students back to its 49 campuses on Monday for the 2025-26 school year. YISD is providing free school…
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Two Borderland school districts win prestigious awards
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Borderland schools received more awards for their shelves! The Canutillo Independent School District earned the Texas…
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ABC-7 at 4: Anthony Independent School District to host back-to-school health fair
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-Anthony ISD will host a community health fair on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Anthony High School Auditorium. Families…
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Mayfield High School kicks off the new LCPS school year
Mayfield High School brought high energy to start off the 2025-26 school year for Las Cruces Public Schools. ABC-7 joined Principal Eric Fraass and…
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SISD seeks state certification waiver to name interim chief James Vasquez as superintendent
by Claudia Lorena SilvaJuly 24, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The Socorro…
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Clint ISD highlights student programs on first week of school
Clint Independent School District welcomed back approximately 10,500 students and 800 teachers at 14 schools. ABC-7’s Good Morning El Paso had a…
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San Elizario ISD shares back-to-school tips on first day
ABC-7 kicks off the back-to-school campaign with San Elizario ISD re-opening classrooms on Tuesday. Good Morning El Paso spoke with Jesus Martinez,…
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School supply prices decrease slightly compared to last year, data shows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the back-to-school season ramps up, one longtime local business is working hard to support teachers, parents, and…
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Local artist raises money to support PBS programs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Artist Kim Arellano said she has been a PBS kids for as long as she can remember. When she learned they was being defunded…
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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine held their 10th annual White Coat Ceremony
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Today Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed 201 new student physicians as part of their annual White Coat…
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15th Annual School Uniform Swap at Eastlake High on Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso parents will have the opportunity to participate in a school uniform swap on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The 15th…
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El Paso ISD updates districtwide dress code for 2025-2026 school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District finalized its updated student dress code for the upcoming school year. District…
Continue Reading Las Cruces Police seeking new school crossing guards
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department is looking for new school crossing guards. The department is currently accepting…
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ABC-7 at 4: McCall Neighborhood Center to host summer enrichment program
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—The Juliet Hart Summer Enrichment Camp is an annual program for youth, held at the McCall Neighborhood. Program Highlights…
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How Canutillo ISD is abiding by the new state law banning cell phones during school hours
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District says it’s developing new guidelines around a state law banning cell phones…
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Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with mass firings at Education Department
By Devan Cole, John Fritze and Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Monday said President Donald Trump may proceed with his plan to…
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Alcohol impacts decision-making in males more than females, UTEP study suggests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Consuming alcohol impacts decision-making — that’s a widely-known fact. However, a recent study at UTEP found that gender…
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NMSU partners with Verizon for STEM Achievers program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — While some kids put their books away for the summer, a group of Las Cruces middle schoolers have been tinkering…
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Ysleta ISD approves $420.2 million budget with $22.2 million deficit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At the last night’s Ysleta Independent School District Board meeting, members voted four to three to approve a $420.2…
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Canutillo ISD adopts balanced budget after expense cuts and state funding boost
by Claudia Lorena Silva June 25, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The Canutillo…
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Ysleta ISD approves budget deficit, employee pay raises, depletes reserves
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersJune 25, 2025 Sign up for essential news about El Paso. Delivered to your inbox — completely free. The…
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Socorro ISD Board of Trustees announce lone superintendent finalist
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During tonight’s board meeting, the district named Interim Superintendent James Vasquez as the finalist for the open…
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Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2025 “Texas directs public universities to identify undocumented students” was first published by The Texas…
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NMSU to offer BS in Artificial Intelligence Fall 2026
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — NMSU will offer a Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence starting Fall 2026. University officials call this…
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Child advocates speak on differences between discipline and abuse
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Experts and professionals in children’s development say that while people often try to discipline their kids, they…
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