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Army soldier returns early for emotional classroom reunion
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Jocelyn Flores , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information about this emotional reunion, readers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News.
A student in the El Paso Independent School District got a surprise visit from a family member in the military. This family member is considered a parental figure to the student. The student is in second grade and attends Polk Elementary School.
The military member's return was earlier than expected, as they were initially scheduled to come back in December. Details about the reunion and the military member's deployment are limited. For more information about this emotional reunion, readers can refer to the original report from KTSM 9 News.
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Category: schools Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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