UTEP professor honored with statewide teaching award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Congratulations are also in order for a UTEP computer science professor who has been honored with a statewide teaching…
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Supreme Court’s conservative majority open to endorsing the use of state funds for a Catholic charter school
Originally Published: 30 APR 25 13:17 ET Updated: 30 APR 25 14:49 ET By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority…
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Former EPISD Police officer files wrongful termination lawsuit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Court documents show that former El Paso ISD Police officer John Solis filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the…
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ABC-7 at 4: UTEP Kidz on Campus – Summer Kickoff Event, May 3
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- UTEP’s program manager, Socorro Herrera, joins us to discuss the UTEP Kidz on Campus event. You can visit UTEP’s Memorial…
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EPISD, SISD school board campaigns, PACs raise more than $200,000 ahead of May 3 election
by Claudia Lorena Silva April 29, 2025 Early voting is here! Your vote helps shape the future of local schools—from budgets to classroom…
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UTEP, NMSU, EPCC students have visas reinstated
Update (4:02 PM): EPCC spokesperson Beau Bagley confirmed to ABC-7 today that both of the students who had their visas revoked have since had their…
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El Paso school ratings drop, 36 DWIs in 2 days, UTEP names new dean
by El Paso Matters Staff April 24, 2025 Early voting is here! Your vote helps shape the future of local schools—from budgets to classroom…
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Inauguration of NMSU President Valerio Ferme
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The inauguration of NMSU’s new President Valerio Ferme happened today. The new president was welcomed with a warm reception…
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Education Department to resume collecting student loans in default
Originally Published: 21 APR 25 18:00 ET Updated: 21 APR 25 22:28 ET By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — The Department of…
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Good Vibes Only: Rising athlete inspires fellow students, teacher
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)–14-year-old Daniel Carmona-Pinheiro is known for his competitive spirit. The eighth grader at SSG Manuel R. Puentes Middle…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Investigation finds evidence of hazing in Franklin High School football program
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An ABC-7 investigation has uncovered what’s being described in an investigative report as “inappropriate physical…
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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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