Biden extends student loan payment pause to January 31
By Katie Lobosco, CNN The Biden administration is extending the pause on federal student loan payments one last time until January 31. The pandemic…
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New Mexico’s mask mandate for schools sparks legal battle
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A legal battle is brewing in New Mexico over what power state education officials…
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Khalid gives hundreds of El Paso kids free backpacks, school supplies
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds of students at El Paso’s Parkland Middle School got a much needed boost Thursday ahead of the next school year courtesy of…
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Borderland parents fuming over school pick up, drop off backlog
EL PASO, Texas — As parents begin a new school year after Covid-19 kept students home, frustrations begin to mount at drop-off and pick-up…
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Robots delivering food coming soon to the NMSU campus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — This upcoming fall semester, students at New Mexico State University have something new to look forward to: Robots…
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EPISD offering new early college program for high school students
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District welcomed back more than 50,000 students this week. The district is starting the school…
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Herrell co-sponsors bill that could strip universities of federal funds if they mandate vaccines
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Southern New Mexico Republican Congresswoman Yvette Herrell has signed her name to a bill that could end some federal…
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El Paso mayor, county judge urge Abbott to allow schools to mandate masks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sent a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, imploring him…
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Socorro ISD focused on narrowing learning gap
EL PASO, Texas — The Socorro Independent School District is hoping to be on the “forefront” of making sure it’s students, faculty, staff are safe…
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Some Borderland parents concerned about lack of mask mandates for schools
EL PASO, Texas — With schools opening back up across the Borderland, some parents have expressed concerns over the lack of mask requirements. For…
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LCPS will require masks indoors for all students, staff
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — All students and staff at Las Cruces Public Schools will be required to wear face masks indoors to prevent the spread of…
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NMSU to require Covid-19 vaccinations for employees
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University will require faculty and other workers to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 by Sept. 30, or…
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LCPS faces shortage of 20 bus drivers to start new school year
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Public Schools start their new school year next week. Teachers are ready to welcome kids back to the classroom…
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Top El Paso infectious disease doctor says school kids should wear masks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One of El Paso’s top infectious disease experts is recommending that students pack their face masks in backpacks as they…
Continue ReadingNew Texas law allows parents to withhold their child from advancing to the next grade level in school
EL PASO, Texas – The Texas Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 1697, which gives parents the ability to withhold their child from advancing to…
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9 Borderland school districts welcome students back
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nine Borderland school districts welcomed students back to the classroom on Monday. The districts are: El Paso ISD, Socorro,…
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Ysleta ISD superintendent ‘cautiously optimistic’ about start of school year
EL PASO, Texas — Thousands of Borderland students are heading back to the classroom in-person, some for the first time in close to 18 months, since…
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Covid infection reported at Clint High School
CLINT, Texas — The Clint Independent School District has reported a case of Covid-19 at Clint High School. The district would not disclose whether…
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Jefferson students plant 23 trees in honor of Aug. 3 victims
EL PASO, Texas — Jefferson High School students and faculty planted 23 trees on Friday to remember the lives lost in the Aug. 3, 2019 Cielo Vista…
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El Paso pediatrician urges parents to make sure immunization records are up to date
EL PASO, Texas — With kids making their way back to school, an El Paso pediatrician says the focus shouldn’t just be on Covid-19. Parents should…
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NMSU says masks mandatory indoors on campus for everyone
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is once again requiring everyone on campus to wear face masks indoors, regardless of…
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Clint teachers excited, nervous about start of new school year amidst pandemic
CLINT, Texas — After a year of teachers and students being away from the classrooms, it is now time for schools to return to normal. Although the…
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New Mexico education secretary replaced, new top cop named
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has named two new cabinet secretaries. The top jobs oversee the departments of safety…
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SEC votes to invite Texas & Oklahoma to join league
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Southeastern Conference university presidents voted Thursday to invite Texas and Oklahoma to the league and create a 16-team…
Continue ReadingWalmart will cover college tuition for its workers
Walmart is expanding its academic program to pay the full college tuition and book costs for its US workers at 10 partner…
Continue Reading El Paso psychiatrist offers tips to get kids back into a morning routine for school
EL PASO, Texas — This is the last week of summer vacation for the vast majority of Borderland students. That means kids will have to get used to…
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Clint ISD teachers focused on addressing learning loss as students return to the classroom
HORIZON CITY, Texas — The Clint Independent School District kicked off the start of the school year on Monday. ABC-7 spoke to several teachers who…
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Elementary school students, staff in New Mexico to be required to wear masks
SANTA FE, New Mexico — On Monday, the New Mexico Public Education Department released guidance for masks and students for the upcoming school year,…
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Anthony, Clint are 1st Borderland districts to return to school
ANTHONY, Texas — Borderland students will be back in the classroom Monday. Two Borderland school districts, Clint and Anthony, are kicking off the…
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El Paso Armed Services YMCA offers backpacks, school supplies
EL PASO, Texas — The first day of school, Aug. 2, is right around the corner and one Borderland group is leading the charge in ensuring…
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