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EPCC launches varsity esports with video game ‘Hive’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Tuesday, El Paso Community College (EPCC) held a grand opening, ribbon cutting for the Tejano Esports Hive -- a central video gaming location for the college's newest sport at the Valle Verde campus' student union. Starting this fall, EPCC will now have a...
2026 Honda Passport Review: The Best SUV for Dogs, Dirt, and Discerning Drivers
(TestMiles) - The 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport has a clearer purpose than the model it replaces. It remains a roomy two-row SUV for people carrying dogs, luggage, camping equipment, or some combination of all three, but it now looks and feels prepared for more than the school r...
San Elizario ISD kicks off new school year, what students need to know
Back-to-school season has officially started as San Elizario ISD kicks off the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday. San Elizario ISD joins Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila Tuesday morning to give the latest updates to students and parents. The school district is highlighting the r...
Pamela Smart, serving life, seeks a new trial as judge weighs her latest petition
Smart was a 22-year-old high school media coordinator when she began an affair with a 15-year-old boy who later fatally shot her husband.
The school bus was built for a cooler America
The American school bus has looked about the same for 80 years. Yellow paint, high vinyl seats, a heater up front, and windows you adjust by hand. Any air conditioning is what you get with the windows open while rolling down the street. Most likely, it’s been decades since you’ve...
Debt snowball vs. avalanche method: What’s the difference?
Credit card, student loan, and car payments keep piling on, and despite how many payments you make, the mountain of debt doesn’t seem to shrink. If you’ve ever felt stuck in this endless loop, you’re not alone. Whether it’s high credit card interest or a student loan that feels l...
UTEP VP, Chief of Staff on next steps to establish region's first law school
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The University of Texas at El Paso is continuing to take the steps necessary to establish the region's first law school. Andrea Cortinas, the executive vice president and chief of staff at the university, joins KTSM 9 News Anchor Andy Morgan to talk about...
New York school district to deploy humanoid robot teacher this fall
The rural district on the Seneca Nation reservation will be among the first to place a humanoid robot in a classroom.
National success continues for Eastwood wrestler Hailey Delgado
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Eastwood High School wrestling standout Hailey Delgado continues to add her growing list of accolades. The 2026 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals brought together many of the nation's top high school wrestlers for one of the sport's most prestigious tour...
Rural El Paso districts close schools, lay off employees as enrollment declines
Some of the smallest school districts in El Paso County face significant financial challenges as they prepare for the coming school year – cutting costs by closing and consolidating campuses and laying off staff. The San Elizario and Fabens school districts expect their expens...
Abundant Church distributes 1.5K backpacks in El Paso
Abundant Church held its annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway on July 19, distributing approximately 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local families across its three El Paso locations....
NM processing center donates school supplies to foster program
The Otero County Processing Center donated 75 backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene items to La Clínica de Familia's Treatment Foster Care Program as part of a new community partnership....
Abundant Church gives away 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to El Paso students
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Abundant Church, which has three campuses across West, East, and Downtown El Paso, hosted their annual "Back to School: Backpack Giveaway" for the upcoming school year. The church gave away nearly 1,500 new backpacks filled with school supplies in...
Speeding can cost you, and it doesn't really save much time. Here's why
Speeding in your car to work, to pick up your children from school or to go from one errand to the next not only wastes money in gas and sends harmful emissions into the air, but it barely saves you time, according to new research....
Emergence Health Network hosts back-to-school event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Emergence Health Network hosted a community back-to-school event to help parents better support their children's emotional well-being as the new school year approaches. The event focused on easing the stress many families experience during the back-to-s...
3 Las Cruces graduates earn National Merit scholarships
Three recent graduates from Las Cruces Public Schools earned prestigious National Merit Scholarships sponsored by the University of Arizona, UT Dallas, and Harvey Mudd College....
Gadsden ISD announces new campus leaders for 2026-27 year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The Gadsden Independent School District has announced four educators who will serve in campus leadership roles for the 2026-27 school year. Together, these leaders bring decades of experience in instructional leadership, school improvement, bilingual educ...
EPCC School Store event gets students ready for new school year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The El Paso Community College (EPCC) Service-Learning Program held the 11th annual School Store this past week. This event has become a Borderland tradition and heralds the coming school year. About 1,200 backpacks filled with school supplies were distrib...
This elementary school is achieving high reading scores a million words at a time
Walking into Windsor Park Elementary in Corpus Christi, Texas, it’s hard to miss the mass of bright, colorful paper balloons taped on the wall, displaying photos of dozens of children who have read at least 1 million words this school year. “It’s something that the students...
Medical school debt and refinancing: How borrowers are managing student loans
For health care professionals at all levels, from medical students to attending physicians, student loan debt is as pervasive as the common cold. Unfortunately, it takes a lot longer to go away. Severe student loan debt can affect borrowers’ financial health for years or even...
Max Zepeda, reporter
Max Zepeda is ecstatic to be a part of the ABC-7 team as a multimedia journalist. He joined ABC-7 in June 2026. Before arriving in El Paso, Max lived in Phoenix, Arizona, where he studied sports journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at A...
El Paso's Park Elementary has new principal
Hermila Gamez-Alvarado is set to become the new principal of Park Elementary for the 2026-27 school year.
El Paso Pro-Musica unveils 2026-27 season with tributes and Grammy-winning artists
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso Pro-Musica has announced its 2026-27 concert season, a lineup that will celebrate the upcoming America250 commemoration while bringing internationally recognized musicians and educational outreach programs to the Borderland. The season opens on Oct...
Easy fixes for your child’s summertime blues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- If you're hearing "I'm bored!" from your child - or worse yet, they've disappeared behind a screen, your household may need to break free from the summertime blues. Yes, that first school bell will be ringing in the near future, but we still have a few m...
Anthony ISD hosts community health fair as school season approaches
The Anthony Independent School District is hosting its annual health fair on Friday, and it's the perfect opportunity for students to become ready for the 2026-27 school year. Over 100 families usually attend this event, and it's open to the entire community because Anthony IS...
The bras of 'Off Campus': Why the show's lingerie styling is sparking a bigger conversation about fit
The bras on Prime Video’s “Off Campus” have become one of the show’s most talked-about wardrobe details. While fans are asking where the lingerie is from, much of the fascination comes from how naturally the bras seem to sit on different bust sizes. Fuller busts look suppor...
How AI is reshaping higher education program discovery
Prospective college students used to begin with a search engine and a list of links. Many now begin with a question typed into ChatGPT or Claude, and an answer that may never send them to a university website at all. The shift is no longer just a forecast. A Pew Research Ce...
Students donate $2K worth of homemade goods, books to UMC
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Two 16-year-old students, part of a local non-profit, donated nearly $2,000 of homemade products and books to the University Medical Center of El Paso for patients to enjoy. Viviana Gutierrez, founder of Yarn & Charms, and Miranda Godfrey, the creative di...
Live Active El Paso hosts Back-to-School 3K, Backpack Giveaway
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Prepare for the new school year with Live Active El Paso's Back-to-School 3K Walk/Run and Backpack Giveaway. The event will be from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, at Vista Del Valle Park, located at 1300 Hawkins Blvd. The day will kick off with a fun ...
Five NMSU Aggies featured on 2026 Preseason Conference USA Watch List
Photo Courtesy: NMSU Athletics DALLAS, Texas - Conference USA has unveiled its 2026 preseason watch list, identifying five student-athletes from each of the league’s 10 programs as key players for fans to watch ahead of the upcoming year. NM State is represented on the watch ...
El Paso Museum of Archaeology to host annual Insect Night
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Museum of Archaeology will welcome the public for its annual Insect Night from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 18, offering families an opportunity to explore the area's nighttime insect life through guided activities and educational programs. The ...
Switch out your outgrown school uniform at 16th Annual Uniform Swap
It's almost back to school season in the borderland, and the 16th Annual Uniform Swap returns this weekend at Eastlake High School, with several resources for parents who need to get their kids ready for the new school year. The uniform swap is expecting to have about 10,000 u...
Exclusive: US military hasn’t conducted standard review of intelligence tied to strike on school in Iran, sources say
By Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The investigation into a US strike that hit a school in Iran has sat for months with a military command while leaders have held off on ordering a critical, standard intelligence review to help determine what happened, according to three sources fam...
El Paso woman rings victory bell after leukemia treatment
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso woman rang the victory bell at the Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus, symbolizing the end of her leukemia treatment. Cynthia Escajeda, a cancer survivor, walked out of her room and was surprised by her staff and family members, all gather...
New LCPS K-12 virtual public school opens enrollment for New Mexico students
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Las Cruces Public Schools is expanding learning opportunities by opening enrollment for a new K-12 virtual public school for all students in New Mexico. Aspire Online School, apart of the district's existing Virtual Learning Academy, has opened enrollment...
Burrell College welcomes 204 new student physicians
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - The White Coat ceremony is a milestone in the career for medical students. Tonight Burrell College of Health Sciences will host more than 200 new student physicians as the put on their white coats for the first time. The white coat represents the medic...
Drew Gonzalez officially signed with the New York Yankees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Drew Gonzalez is officially a member of the New York Yankees organization. The Americas High School standout has signed with the Yankees three days after being selected in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. This new embarkment in his journey ends ...
Desirae Spearman: Giving back to the game
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- After competing on one of college softball's biggest stages, Desirae Spearman is back where it all began. The El Paso native and Texas Tech standout returned to Hanks High School to host her annual youth softball camp, sharing the knowledge and experie...
Opening night for free presentation of Shrek the Musical
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Wednesday, July 19, the community is invited to the opening night for the high school production of "Shrek the Musical" at Coronado High School. The play was put together by students and faculty from across the El Paso Independent School District, who...
Ysleta ISD to provide free meals for upcoming school year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Students in the Ysleta Independent School District will have the opportunity to enjoy free breakfast and lunch meals this upcoming school year, according to district officials. Beginning August 3, all Ysleta ISD students will have free breakfast, and 90 pe...
IDEA Public Schools prepares students with school supplies giveaway
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — IDEA Public Schools will host free back-to-school giveaways at five campuses across the region to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. According to officials, the statewide initiative "Backpacks for Bright Futures" is designed to help studen...
Las Cruces Public Schools announces new K-12 statewide online school
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- Las Cruces Public Schools announced a new online school open to all of New Mexico Wednesday. The virtual school, Aspire Online School, serves grades kindergarten through 12th grade, according to a news release. LCPS said the online school complem...
Some Ysleta ISD campuses will have free breakfast, lunch for the school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The Ysleta Independent School District shared a list of campuses giving free breakfast and lunch meals for the upcoming school year, which starts Aug. 3. Through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), nearly 90% of...
El Paso Mascots Wanted for KISS FM's Back-to-School Showcase - 93.1 KISS FM
El Paso Mascots Wanted for KISS FM's Back-to-School Showcase 93...
Highest-earning counties in Texas
Sean Pavone // Shutterstock Data shows that annual annual income depends heavily on an individual’s educational attainment, race, ethnicity, gender, and even location. One cluster of the United States is particularly well off: The five of the seven counties with the hig...
El Paso ISD students to present 'Shrek The Musical'
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — While most students are spending their summer vacation away from the classroom, dozens of El Paso Independent School District students are using their break to mount a production of Shrek The Musical, taking on everything from acting and live music to stag...
FBI Teen Academy teaches students daily skills of special agents
There's several summer camps across the borderland, but FBI El Paso is offering something unique for teens. They'll be testing students mentally and physically and they showed Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila some of the things they're teaching the teens. It's open to ...
Montana Avenue westbound closed following a water main break in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A early Tuesday morning water main break has closed all lanes heading west on Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso near Red Sands Elementary School. According to the El Paso County Sheriff Office, Montana westbound is closed at O'Shea Road. Officials are...
Socorro ISD, Lions Clubs host school uniform swap event
Socorro Independent School District, Ysleta Lions Club, and Five Points Lions Club are hosting the 16th annual School Uniform Swap on July 18 at Eastlake High School, where participants can exchange clean, used school uniforms, donate outgrown uniforms, and receive hearing and vi...
El Paso ISD audit outlines corrective action plan to improve financial oversight after budget crisis
To improve its financial oversight, the El Paso Independent School District should implement regular reporting to trustees of budget risks such as declining enrollment and revenue shortfalls, adopt stricter controls to ensure budget assumptions are validated, and end relying on p...