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How to address bullying with school back in session

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 27, 2026

Bullying and your child: how to help

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Bullying doesn't make as many headlines these days as it once did, but it's still a thing our children's schools. Cyber bullying is on the rise, due in part to how much access children have online both in and out of the classroom. 58% of children in the U...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 27, 2026

El Paso students earn $2K for birthday celebration project

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Four Montwood High School students celebrated a $2,000 grant with their community program revolving around birthday celebrations. Recent graduates Matthew Arno and Melany Gutierrez, along with seniors Arleen Maldonado and Kayla Garcia Caldera, were recogn...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 27, 2026

El Paso native leads local hospitals

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Earlier this summer, El Paso native Victoria Gonzalez was appointed CEO of the Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus and the Hospitals of Providence Children's Hospital. She joins KTSM 9 News Anchor Andy Morgan to discuss what has emerged as her top pri...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 27, 2026

New CEO at THOP discusses AI, healthcare access in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Earlier this summer, El Paso native Victoria Gonzalez was promoted to Chief Executive Officer for the Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus and Providence Children's Hospital. Gonzalez joined The Hospitals of Providence in 1995, serving in multiple lead...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 27, 2026

Canutillo ISD launches $4 million private network for digital learning, security

CANUTILLO, Texas (KVIA) -- Wednesday, the Canutillo Independent School District broke ground and formally launched a private fiber network to help with digital learning. CISD Superintendent Josue Borrego said the network is a $4 million modernization move. The district said the p...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 26, 2026

MESITA ELEMENTARY STUDENT AMBASSADORS PLEDGE 8/25/26

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 26, 2026

Anthony Elementary School 5th Grade Pledge 8/26/26

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KVIA ABC-7Aug 26, 2026

#9OT Previews: El Dorado look to defend consecutive district titles in 2026 season

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Dorado Aztecs will enter the 2026 high school football season coming off of consecutive district titles. To maintain their hegemony of the District 1-5A Division I, El Dorado head coach Frank Martinez said they will look to a mix of returning and fi...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 26, 2026

UTEP President discusses university's transformation

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- This year, the University of Texas at El Paso is making huge transitions across various departments, including its Athletics Department returning to the Mountain West Conference and the start-up of the region's first law school. UTEP President Heather Wil...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 26, 2026

El Paso student joins record US Foods Scholars class

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An El Paso culinary student was chosen to receive a $20,000 scholarship from US Foods. Genesis Jordan, from El Paso Community College, along with 19 other students, was announced as part of the 2026 class of US Foods Scholars, the largest class in the pro...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 25, 2026

Ysleta ISD to host college fair with financial aid workshops

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- College-bound high schoolers in El Paso have an opportunity to look into which school could be the best fit for them. Thursday, the Ysleta Independent School District will host a college fair for students in and out of the district. According to a news re...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 25, 2026

255 EPISD Central Office employees heading to classrooms as substitutes

El Paso Independent School District has launched an initiative requiring approximately 255 salaried central office employees, including Superintendent Brian Lusk, to serve as substitute teachers during the 2026-2027 school year to support campuses and reduce costs....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 25, 2026

#9OT high school football week 1 schedule

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- High school football season is back, and so is KTSM's 9 Overtime! While Las Cruces high school football began last week, El Paso high school football kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 27. Games will continue through Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29. Don't ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 25, 2026

Opinion: Affordable childcare is a missing piece in El Paso’s population changes

By Ambar Calvillo-Rivera El Paso Matters recently convened regional leaders at the El Paso Forward summit to face a hard truth: our population is aging, our birth rate is declining, and school districts are watching enrollment slide as our future workforce shrinks. Ambar Calvillo...

El Paso MattersAug 25, 2026

Back-to-school shopping expected to cost parents $863.86 in 2026

Parents always brace themselves for the list of required school supplies, new shoes, clothing, electronics and boxes of tissues that come knocking on their door. Finder examined how back-to-school spending is predicted to hit a new record high this year. Back-to-school spending e...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 25, 2026

Can brain fog actually be a sleep problem?

Few things are more frustrating than sitting down to a familiar task and realizing the mind is no longer keeping up with what is going on. People call it brain fog, and growing concern about trouble thinking clearly has drawn closer attention from researchers. Researchers led by ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 25, 2026

How mindfulness can help you process your emotions

Mindfulness and emotional regulation often go hand in hand. Emotional regulation is the ability to identify and manage your emotions in healthy ways. Research shows that regular mindfulness practice can help improve emotional regulation skills, perhaps even more than psychoeducat...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 25, 2026

Back-to-school costs don’t end in August: What families are paying in 2026

As the summer season comes to a close, families with school-aged children start to think about upcoming back-to-school expenses: laptops, notebooks, clothing and shoes, water bottles, backpacks, and all of the other classics. While most families consider initial purchases, many f...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 25, 2026

Mentorship: A key ingredient in academic success

Mentorship is an often-overlooked factor in academic success for many students. Students without mentors face concrete disadvantages: Research reveals higher dropout rates, weaker academic performance, and diminished confidence in their ability to succeed. Institutions struggle w...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 25, 2026

Young Americans have higher credit scores today than before Covid

By Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — Kelly Klein graduated from college with $100,000 in student loans that she feared would haunt her forever. “I expected I’d never pay off my student debt,” said Klein, who is 31 years old. But flash forward 10 years and Klein is now debt-free, he...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 25, 2026

Las Cruces High School Lady Bulldogs look to extend dynasty run

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- After over 40 years into his time as the Las Cruces High School Volleyball coach, Keith Leupold is still winning. He hasn't lost a game since 2023. In that time, the Bulldawgs have won three consecutive state championships in 2023, 2024, and 2025 -- wit...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 25, 2026

LCPS celebrates new Desert Bloom Elementary name change

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools announced it will host a ceremony recognizing the newly named Desert Bloom Elementary School. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 26 at Desert Bloom Elementary, located at 5250 North Holman Road. Officials are inviting sch...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 24, 2026

New facilities, programs coming to UTEP this semester

Good Morning El Paso joins UTEP to kick off their first day of the fall semester on Monday. UTEP says new and returning students will be greeted with the Miner Welcome event, which started on August 20 and will end with the 35th annual Minerpalooza on September 11. . Victor Arreo...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 24, 2026

Las Cruces high schoolers can enter annual art competition

The Branigan Cultural Center will host the Annual All-City High School Art Show in spring 2027, offering Las Cruces area high school students the opportunity to showcase their original artwork for potential prizes....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 23, 2026

51 pharmacy students get white coat at UTEP

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Fifty-one new doctor of pharmacy students at the University of Texas at El Paso took their next step in their healthcare journey this weekend. These incoming students, who will form the class of 2030, took part in UTEP's annual White Coat Ceremony on Satu...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 23, 2026

UTEP School of Pharmacy welcomes 51 students during white coat ceremony

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) School of Pharmacy hosted a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday evening for the university's Doctor of Pharmacy Class 2030. During the ceremony, family and friends joined University administrators and faculty as stude...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 23, 2026

El Paso’s early college experiment turns 20 — and dual credit is still growing

Martin Ramirez was a self-described “disruptive” young student. His coursework bored him and, because he lacked a challenge, he often got in trouble in class. Despite his behavior, his parents continued to instill in him the need to go to college. His parents, both first-generati...

El Paso MattersAug 23, 2026

Hunt School of Dental Medicine welcomes Class of 2030

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- The Hunt School of Dental Medicine welcomed the Class of 2030 with a white coat ceremony Saturday morning. The school says 60 new students will train to serve patients and improve access to oral healthcare across the region. The school emphasizes a hands o...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 23, 2026

60 dental students mark milestone in El Paso

Sixty dental students celebrated their induction into the profession during the sixth annual White Coat Ceremony at the Texas Tech Health El Paso Hunt School of Dental Medicine on August 22....

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 23, 2026

Back-to-school items college students may regret not buying before move-in day

Few moments carry a rush of emotions quite like heading off to college, and move-in day often brings more pressure than the packing list suggests. For dorm life, families usually buy the visible items first, with clothes and school supplies filling carts before the daily comfort ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 22, 2026

Why kids refuse to go to school, and how to help them feel ready to return

It can be stressful when kids flat-out refuse to go to school. Your child might be complaining about stomachaches every day, begging to stay home. Or they may become increasingly emotional as the school day approaches. You may find yourself wondering: Why is this happening? What ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 22, 2026

“All the feels” for kids heading back to class

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The start of a new school year can put pressure on young students. The signs of that stress might be tricky for adults to spot, and many kids don't know how to put those feelings into words. Psychotherapist Dr. Jody Bumsteen says "It's really up to us to ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

UTEP expects record enrollment, reports record fundraising

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — President of the University of Texas at El Paso, Heather Wilson, delivered her annual State of the University address to faculty, staff, and students on Friday, Aug. 21. According to a news release from the university, Wilson thanked Miners for their work ...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 21, 2026

EPKicks to host annual 'Run for Shoes' 5K in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — EPKicks, a nonprofit organization, will host its annual "Run for Shoes" 5K, along with registration for a one-mile run/walk. Since its beginning, EPKicks has donated more than 800 pairs of shoes to children in El Paso, working closely with school administr...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 21, 2026

Why 'science-backed' is becoming an important label in wellness

Social media is the go-to place for wellness content today. Influencers promote everything from health tips to supplements and provide education on numerous health issues. Wellness content has even led viewers to seek help or get a diagnosis . However, wellness content is largely...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

3 money-saving tips for back-to-school shoppers

It’s time to hit the books, and with that comes a mountain of back-to-school expenses. The National Retail Federation reports that American families plan to shell out nearly $864 on school supplies for elementary and high school students and just under $1,440 on supplies for coll...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

Report: The state of game-based learning in America

For most of the last century, American classrooms looked roughly the same, whether you were in Seattle or rural Mississippi. A teacher stood in the front of the room, textbooks were open, and students took notes. Today, technology is reshaping how many students learn, but that tr...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

Popular fuel-efficient daily drivers in 2026, according to Capital One data

With summer winding down, drivers may be spending more time on the road. As the back-to-school season quickly approaches, the morning rush will see an increase in both parents and new student drivers navigating the roads. A Bureau of Transportation Statistics report indicates Aug...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

Millions of mobile gamers prize stress relief over winning

In the school’s car pickup line, five minutes before it starts moving. In the doctor’s office waiting room for an appointment that you’ve been heavily anticipating. In bed, just before going to sleep. In these transitional moments, many people reach for their phones — not to scro...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 21, 2026

Is AI making its way into your child’s classroom?

EL PASO, TX (KVIA) -- Artificial intelligence grows and evolves at a rapid rate. According to Worldmetrics, 45% of K-12 schools in the U.S. use A.I. for personalization. Schools have to decide whether to implement A.I. into their daily curriculums. Texas doesn't have a mandatory ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 20, 2026

UTEP greet new, returning students with 'Miner Welcome' events

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- New and returning University of Texas at El Paso students will be given a "Miner Welcome" with many events and celebrations to ease students into the fall semester. Miner Welcome begins with move-in day, starting on Thursday, Aug. 20, and ends with the 36...

KTSM 9 News (NBC)Aug 20, 2026

Ghost Listing: NMSU student loses months of savings to fake apartment listing

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- With college classes returning this fall, some students scramble to secure an apartment. For one New Mexico State University nursing student, apartment hunting became a financial nightmare. Marie's parents and friends pressured her to find an apartment ...

KVIA ABC-7Aug 20, 2026