Texas House taking up voucher vote
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- The Texas House is expected to vote today on a bill (Senate Bill 2) to create a $1 billion private school voucher program. It…
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Voucher vote updates: House Republicans hear from Trump and Abbott
By Jaden Edison and Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2025 “Voucher vote updates: House Republicans hear from Trump and Abbott” was first…
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Harvard’s president rejected Trump’s demands. Here’s how other university leaders have responded to the White House
WBZ By Taylor Romine and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Tensions are rising across American academia after the Trump administration froze over…
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Horizon students publish new book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A group of students at Horizon High School in El Paso have published a new book now available on Amazon. Courtesy: Scorpion…
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Helen Hunt honored at NMSU film festival
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA)– Oscar and Emmy award winner Helen Hunt will receive the “Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment” award at New…
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More than a dozen borderland students have International Visa revoked
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The University of Texas at El Paso says 10 students had their visas revoked. “We became aware of the visa terminations…
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Student visas revoked across borderland universities
UPDATE: The University of Texas at El Paso says 10 students had their visas revoked. “We became aware of the visa terminations through status changes…
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Students return to class after evacuation at Americas HS
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Fire crews responded to Americas High School at 10:12 this morning after getting a call about the smell of gas. The…
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Ysleta ISD offers students free gifts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta ISD is offering students with high attendance records free bikes, games, and backpacks. The attendance challenge is…
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TEA clears Canutillo ISD after horse farm purchase investigation, district says
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson for Canutillo Independent School District says that the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Compliance Review…
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Astronaut José Hernández shares his journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands attended the 2nd annual El Paso science festival this weekend. Organizers say the festival’s goal is to inspire…
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Good Vibes Only: Coronado High School art student
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Coronado High School student Diana Calderon is shaping the art world. The senior, who is getting ready to graduate this…
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UTEP Day of Service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Over 600 UTEP volunteers will participate in an annual Day of Service this Saturday. They will help with nearly 30 community…
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Classes at Canutillo HS canceled for Thursday
CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) — Canutillo High School will not have class Thursday, April 3, 2025 due to a water main break caused by construction on…
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ABC-7 Do Gooder: El Paso professor provides free meals for college students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Food insecurity does not discriminate. And thanks to a UTEP professor.. College students are staying full, while keeping…
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Segundo Barrio students march for César Chávez Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students from La Fe Preparatory School marched throughout the school’s neighborhood to honor the life and legacy of César…
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ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: The tough choices for El Paso’s big three school districts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — These continue to be challenging times for El Paso’s big three school districts – El Paso, Ysleta and Canutillo. Each are…
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Over 9 million student loan borrowers could see their credit scores tank as delinquencies are poised to hit record highs
Originally Published: 26 MAR 25 10:07 ET Updated: 26 MAR 25 13:45 ET By Alicia Wallace, CNN (CNN) — Student loan delinquencies are poised to…
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LCPS students highlight key concerns in budget survey
UPDATE: Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) held its second budget town hall meeting Tuesday night, where district officials discussed the results of a…
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Canutillo ISD announces workforce cuts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Announced in a Tuesday board meeting, Canutillo ISD is reducing its nearly $6 million budget deficit by cutting workforce…
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Former school Parent/Faculty Organization head sentenced on larceny charge
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Claire Trevino appeared in court today and pleaded guilty, a spokesperson for the Third Judicial District…
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EPCC, UTEP partner for Operation College Bound
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Community College and UTEP have kicked off their Operation College Bound. The event happened at the harmony…
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Student injured during elementary school drop-off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A spokesperson with El Paso ISD confirmed to ABC-7 that a student sustained minor injuries during school drop-off this…
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Texas lawmakers want to stop schools from hiring uncertified teachers
Texas schools fill vacancies from the teacher shortage by hiring uncertified teachers. Now, state lawmakers want to put an end to that. The bill, HB…
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Texas Senate passes bill to put Ten Commandments in public school classrooms
By Pavan Acharya and Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2025 “Texas Senate passes bill to put Ten Commandments in public school classrooms”…
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Trump to sign order Thursday to begin dismantling of Education Department
Originally Published: 19 MAR 25 20:03 ET Updated: 19 MAR 25 21:54 ET By Jeff Zeleny and Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — President Donald…
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Texas bill looks to ban cellphones in schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas bill called House Bill 1481 seeks to restrict cellphone usage for K-12 students during the school day. House…
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UNM investigated by education department
WASHINGTON — More than 50 universities, including the University of New Mexico, are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of…
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Good Vibes Only: Students give teachers haircuts
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Two teachers at Sunrise Mountain Elementary School were brave enough to get their hair cut by their own students. Music…
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