El Paso 4th-Grade Girls Basketball Team Heading to Nationals
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — This week’s Sunday Funday moment highlights the remarkable journey of a local 4th-grade girls’ basketball team, the Lady…
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EPCC hosts interactive solar eclipse viewing party
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans will have the opportunity to not only watch a partial solar eclipse Saturday, but also participate with NASA in a…
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Gadsden vs. Chaparral football game postponed due to concern for fan, team safety
GADSDEN, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Gadsden High School Football Coach says the game against Chaparral has been postponed due to concerns for the…
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Las Cruces Public Schools votes to recommend keeping controversial book with LGBTQ+ themes on school shelves
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The committee for Las Cruces Public Schools voted Thursday to recommend keeping the controversial book ‘Jack of…
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Governor Abbot’s push for school choice sparks controversy across education boards
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott makes school choice one of his top issues for the state for the second time this year, causing controversy…
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Financial expert explains why credit should remain a top priority for student loan borrowers
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — After a 3-year pause, nearly 30 million Americans will need to resume student loan payments. This financial challenge comes at…
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El Paso Public Libraries celebrates Banned Books Week
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During this Banned Books Week, the City of El Paso Public Libraries is encouraging all El Pasoans to pick up a banned or…
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Texas awards El Paso ISD $800,000 to reduce carbon footprint
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is receiving an $800,000 grant to reduce its carbon footprint. The money comes from…
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Intersession activities at Douglass Elementary moved after fire in South El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Independent School District is moving intersession activities scheduled to happen this week at Douglass…
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El Paso’s Community-Led Initiative: Creating Safer Streets for Students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A community project that’s all about making streets safer for everyone, especially our young students. In El Paso, a…
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Parents voice concerns over safety at Canutillo High School amidst fights and online threats
CANUTILLO, TX (KVIA) — Concerns over safety intensify at Canutillo High School. In the past week, the school has reported multiple fights on campus,…
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UTEP receives $7 million grant to elevate Hispanic student success in STEM
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has been chosen to become a center for thought leadership in Hispanic Serving…
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UTEP receives $7 million grant to study Hispanic scholarship in STEM fields
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The National Science Foundation is granting UTEP $7 million to lead thought among Hispanic Serving Institutions. The brand…
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Bowie High School receives state historical marker
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The state of Texas is commemorating Bowie High School’s long history with a new historical marker, installed on the school’s…
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TTUHSC El Paso and EPCC announce partnership to improve Borderland oral health care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and El Paso Community College…
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LCPS Board of Education to vote whether or not school resource officers’ contracts get renewed
UPDATE: The Board voted 4-1 to keep school resource officers. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education will…
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Emergency Aid Helps EPCC Students During the Pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA ) –During the COVID-19 pandemic, El Paso Community College (EPCC) some students faced unexpected financial challenges that…
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“He was a kid full of love”: Family grieves loss of Bowie band member after untimely death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The mother of the Bowie High School band member who collapsed during a football game Friday night, now speaks out about her…
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3 Mayfield High students faint during 9/11 ceremony in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Three Mayfield High School students fainted during the school’s 9/11 ceremony this morning. “Paramedics were there…
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“They think they’re out there watching the World Cup”: Soccer leaders alarmed at uptick of adults’ misbehavior at youth games
EL PASO, TEXAS (KVIA-TV)-Youth sports today face double trouble with the success of stars like Lionel Messi, Ricardo Pepi, Megan Rapinoe, and Mia…
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Prayer vigil to be held as Bowie High School band member remains in critical condition
UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of the hospitalized Bowie Student. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A prayer vigil will be held Saturday…
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UTEP takes proactive measures to lower the risk of underage drinking
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Research has shown that the first six weeks of the semester are particularly vulnerable for first-year college students. They…
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Western Tech offering new program to help soldiers transitioning out of the army
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Western Technical College is now offering a program just for Ft. Bliss soldiers looking to transition to civilian life. This…
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El Paso high school students can expect major changes to the PSAT and SAT
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The College Board has announced the PSAT and SAT will go digital and students should prepare to adapt to the new format and…
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El Paso experts are redefining success for students
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Experts and educators are challenging the traditional metrics of success and advocating for a more well-rounded approach to…
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New school safety law takes effect on campuses across Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — House Bill 3 goes into effect Sept. 1, 2023, tightening school measures throughout school campuses in Texas. The bill hopes…
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Legacy of Native American boarding schools comes into view through a new interactive map
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press A group focused on shedding more light on the troubled legacy of boarding schools where Indigenous children…
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New Mexico’s top prosecutor vows to move ahead with Native education litigation
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — It’s been five years since a New Mexico judge issued a landmark ruling…
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso welcomes new nursing students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Students with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Hunt School of Nursing took part in a White Coat…
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Juarez students return to school amid textbook fight
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Monday, over 290,000 students in Juarez returned to classes after their summer break. Students from kindergarten,…
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