$8.5 billion in public education funding
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Wednesday, a public education funding bill landed on Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. The bill provides $8.5 billion dollars.…
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Read through EPISD’s Voluntary Retirement Agreement with Superintendent Sayavedra
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — At Tuesday’s meeting, the El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to accept Superintendent Diana…
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Sun City Summit Rocket Team blasts off
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP engineering students are soaring high, as usual! The university’s Sun City Summit Rocket Team will compete in the…
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El Paso County prepares cooling centers ahead of summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re starting to see triple-digit temperatures again this week. El Paso County is preparing by using community centers as…
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Dr. Eric M. Rohren named new dean of Foster School of Medicine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Tech Health Sciences Center El Paso named Dr. Eric M. Rohren as the new dean of the Foster School of Medicine. He…
Continue Reading EPISD superintendent leaving district, interim named. What’s next?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Diana Sayavedra formally resigned from her position as the El Paso Independent School District Superintendent. On Tuesday’s…
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Anthony ISD is offering free meals for children this summer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — While schools close for the summer, some keep their cafeterias open. The Anthony ISD is making sure no child goes hungry by…
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The Great Khalid Foundation opens new music education space
EL PASO, Texas– A new music education space is now open in downtown El Paso, thanks to “The Great Khalid Foundation.” The foundation was created by…
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EPISD Board accepts Sayavedra’s voluntary resignation, CFO named interim superintendent
Update (8:46 PM): The board approved the appointment of current CFO Martha Aguirre as interim superintendent. Five board members voted in favor, with…
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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…
Continue Reading TEA reviewing complaint filed about EPISD Board President Leah Hanany
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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