Goodwill industries of El Paso employee development service graduation
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—Goodwill Industries of El Paso, Inc., announced the 2024 Graduation Ceremony for students completing the Employee Development…
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Parents protest the possibility of closing a historic Socorro ISD building
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 100th anniversary celebration of an El Paso school drew a group of protestors Saturday. Many of them were parents, and…
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Parents frustrated, say Lundy Elementary is not providing information on investigation into teacher of the year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents at Lundy Elementary School reached out the ABC 7 after they say the school mishandled a situation involving their…
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Escontrias STEAM Academy to celebrate 100-year anniversary
El Paso, TX (KVIA)- The Escontrias STEAM Academy in the Socorro Independent School District will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the school…
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County leaders to unveil El Paso’s largest all-abilities playground
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — County leaders will unveil the largest all-abilities playground at Ascarate Park. This playground is designed to provide…
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Eastwood’s “Ohana-lympics” promotes inclusion at Special Olympics-type event celebrating diversity
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA) — Hundreds of students, parents & educators turned out to the “Ohana-lympics” at Eastwood High School. The inspirational…
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Several parents tell Socorro ISD they don’t want a temporary closure of the aquatics center, after idea is discussed by District CFO
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Parents addressed the Socorro Independent School District’s Board of Trustees, and shared their disdain for the idea of…
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UTEP receives $4.5 million matching grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation for UTEP Health
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Paso del Norte Health Foundation awarded UTEP a $4.5 million matching grant for UTEP’s new initiative called “UTEP…
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Conservators from the Texas Education Agency speaking to public following appointment to SISD
UPDATE – Conservators from the TEA, Michael Hinojosa and Andrew Kim, addressed the public today as their work begins trying to assist issues within…
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Lockdown lifted at Austin High School in Central El Paso after threat
Update: El Paso ISD sent out the following statement: “Normal operations have resumed at Austin High School after a Lockdown protocol was enacted…
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McDonald’s El Paso awards $100,000 in scholarships to local students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — McDonald’s El Paso Scholarships Program will award $100,000 in scholarships to El Paso students. McDonald’s owner/operator…
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NMSU chosen to test Cisco new technology
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — New Mexico State University has been chosen by Cisco to test its new hologram technology. The hologram will allow…
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Borderland high school seniors to be awarded McDonald’s El Paso Scholarships
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today, several high school seniors in the Borderland will be recognized for their academic achievements with scholarships aimed…
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ABC-7 is searching for answers after two SISD board members were arrested
Update: ABC-7 learned that Ricardo and Gabriela Castellano both bonded out of jail the same day they were arrested, according to jail bond records.…
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Coronado High School to celebrate completion of new transformation
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-Coronado High School will get a new makeover, and the latest enhancements are part of the $668 million bond approved by voters in…
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Empowering voices: Horizon High School students publish book on immigration
Horizon High School’s English teacher, James Riddle, spearheaded a project that elevated the voices of 150 students, turning them into coauthors of…
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UTEP holds 2024 Spring commencement this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– UTEP graduation ceremonies will be taking place this weekend at the Don Haskins center. Two commencements are taking…
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2024 Beautillion from boyhood to manhood
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The 2024 Beautillion, from boyhood to manhood, is a significant event in our community and is just around the corner. The event…
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Indictments: 2 Socorro ISD board members targeted district employees Â
by Claudia Lorena Silva, El Paso MattersMay 10, 2024 Socorro Independent School District trustees Pablo Barrera and Ricardo “Richard’ Castellano,…
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Three El Paso teens to graduate with bachelor’s degrees from UTEP this weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Graduation season is a special time for graduates, but for three El Paso teens, it’s a very special occasion. Samantha…
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Foundation working on college mental health, suicide rates go down — including Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students face a high level of stress from their classes — and for college students — choosing careers and moving from…
Continue Reading UTEP looking for new aerospace center leader
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP announced they are looking for the next individual to lead the aerospace center at the university. The university has…
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Socorro ISD Trustee Ricardo Castellano and his wife were just arrested for obstruction. This is the second SISD trustee arrested today.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD Trustee Ricardo Castellano was just arrested on two counts of “obstruction or retaliation,” according to El Paso…
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SISD Trustee Pablo Barrera arrested for official oppression, attorney confirms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 has learned Socorro Independent School District Trustee Pablo Barrera was arrested Thursday on various charges,…
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ABC-7 at 4: Ministry Leaders Reset Conference
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—The Ministry Leaders Reset Conference will take place at the El Paso Community College Admin Building Boardroom on Saturday, May…
Continue Reading Ysleta Independent School District offering free breakfast and lunch to children during summer break
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ysleta Independent School District announced they will be offering free breakfast and lunch to children from Monday to…
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U.S. National Science Foundation responds to UTEP’s aerospace grant suspension
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As we reported on Monday, the U.S. National Science Foundation instructed the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) to…
Continue Reading U.S. National Science Foundation suspends UTEP’s aerospace grant
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On April 25, The U.S. National Science Foundation instructed the University of Texas, El Paso to suspend work on the…
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Ysleta ISD students participate in Career Signing Day ceremony
El Paso, TX (KVIA)—El Paso Community College, Ysleta ISD’s Career & Technical Education program, will hold a Career Signing Day ceremony at the…
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UTEP announces 24 students will be receiving Terry Scholarship
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 24 high school seniors received full-ride Terry Scholarships to UTEP, which includes a $5000 study-abroad trip. UTEP says…
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