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: Â 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 $22.2Â 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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Local activist weighs in on EPISD’s recent budget approval
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted a $547 million operating budget for the 2025–26 school…
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Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2025 “Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding”…
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EPISD board approves new budget, staff raises
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees met Wednesday night to discuss the 2025-2026 District Budget. The…
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Canutillo ISD names interim superintendent
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees has selected an interim superintendent. The board chose Jesica…
Continue Reading EPISD pausing central office hiring amid budgetary challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Independent School District is enacting a hiring pause for central office positions amid ongoing budgetary…
Continue Reading Ysleta ISD holds budget workshop
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees held a budget workshop Monday. The board discussed the recent drop…
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Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Edison Wu, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2025 “Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math,…
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Managing kid’s screen time this summer
More screen time in the summer can mean a rougher transition going back to school. Experts at the El Paso Center for Children share how excessive…
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30 year cancer survivor gives back to the community
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In 1994, Wayne Martin experienced persistent indigestion that turned out to be cancer near his stomach. “The journey was…
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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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