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Public television station KRWG now free over air in El Paso area
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Dave Burge , KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Public television station KRWG-TV is now available free over the air on for viewers throughout the El Paso area, New Mexico State University said in a news release. This brings "trusted PBS programming, local news, and educational content to even more homes across the Bor...
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Key takeaway This brings "trusted PBS programming, local news, and educational content to even more homes across the Borderland," NMSU said.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The expansion of KRWG-TV's over-the-air signal to the El Paso area means local students and families will have increased access to educational programming, a valuable resource in a region where educational outcomes can vary significantly across different neighborhoods. With many El Paso households relying on over-the-air signals for television, this move by New Mexico State University, which operates KRWG-TV, helps level the playing field for those who may not have had access to these educational resources through paid television services. As a result, El Paso students will now be able to tap into a wide range of PBS educational content, from science and history documentaries to children's programming like Sesame Street, all for free. This development has the potential to support local education initiatives and provide a much-needed boost to educational equity in the El Paso area.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- Public television station KRWG-TV is now available free over the air on for viewers throughout the El Paso area, New Mexico State University said in a news release. This brings "trusted PBS programming, local news, and educational content to even more homes across the Bor...
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