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El Paso Mom Pulls Daughters From Pebble Hills High After Cafeteria Attack
A El Paso mother says she pulled her two teenage daughters out of Pebble Hills High School and started homeschooling them after what she describes as racially motivated harassment boiled over into a cafeteria fight. Precious Starks said the ordeal began in a classroom on Oct. 16 and ended with her daughters Brooke and Taniya being attacked by other students on Oct. 19.
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One Win Away from the Second District Championship
The varsity football team is paving the way for a groundbreaking season with one of their best start’s in school history. A win on Friday against Franklin could earn them the district 1-6A title. Head coach Ryan Warner and the Spartans are currently ranked No. 2 in El Paso...
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El Paso ISD releases student data to state comptroller, prompting concerns over undocumented students
The El Paso Independent School District has provided the Texas Comptroller’s Office with records breaking down the number of students enrolled using a Social Security number and those who use a state-approved alternative identification number, raising concerns that the data may be used to target undocumented students. EPISD board...
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Texas Comptroller review praises El Paso ISD gains, flags possible more staffing cuts
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso ISD leaders said the Texas Comptroller’s Office praised the district’s recent financial and operational progress during a four-day review, while warning that additional staffing adjustments may be needed as student enrollment declines. The review began Monday and wrapped up Thursday...
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Eastlake and Eastwood kick off Week 10 with dominate victories
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX 14, CBS4) — Week 10 of the high school football season kicked off with a District 1 6A double header at the SAC. The Eastlake Falcons defeated the Socorro Bulldogs 42-7. The game was scoreless after the first quarter, but the Falcons got on the board in the second quarter with a Jossue Herrera rushing touchdown and a Jonathan Fajardo passing touchdown. The Falcons led 14-0 at halftime, but in the second half rolled to the 42-7 victory.
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Band Performs at El Paso Children’s Hospital
The Pebble Hills High School marching band gave back to the community by performing for children and their families at El Paso Children’s Hospital on Wednesday night, Oct. 28. The special performance brought music, entertainment and school spirit to patients, visitors and hospital staff, creating a memorable experience for...
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Good Vibes Only: Local high schooler balances it all while inspiring classmates
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—With positive anticipation, 17-year-old Kiana Tsutsui keeps working on university applications. The senior at Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy is already enrolled in college-level courses while juggling numerous high school extracurricular activities. Instead of sleeping in, Tsutsui gets ready for a long day ahead, beginning with a 7:30 a.m. class. The post Good Vibes Only: Local high schooler balances it all while inspiring classmates appeared first on KVIA .
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Thursday Night Lights: Eastlake vs. Socorro
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football action starts on Thursday, Oct. 29 and KTSM+ is the place to watch our Thursday Night Lights game! EP Broadcast Company will be livestreaming the Eastlake vs. Socorro game on KTSM+, set to kick off at 6:30 p.m., with color commentary provided by Mando “The Monster” Medina […]
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El Paso students travel to Spain for cultural study
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Students and teachers from El Paso High School and Wiggs Middle School traveled across the Atlantic to learn about the history and culture of Spain. A total of 16 students got the chance to spend 10 days in Spain, where they learned about cultural and social differences, according to the […]
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El Paso Community College nursing student to compete in Mister Universe International
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Community College (EPCC) nursing student Daniel Dominguez is getting another shot at fame. Dominguez won a casting call and will represent the United States at Mister Universe International USA 2026 in Panama this November, one of 46 candidates representing countries across five continents, EPCC said. Dominguez was a […]
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‘They are totally sacrificing us’: Proposed 6-12 school in Las Cruces draws community pushback
LAS CRUCES — A proposed 6-12 school in Las Cruces has parents, teachers and students up in arms. The school would combine Mesilla Valley Leadership Academy, a top-performing alternative middle school, with Rio Grande Preparatory Institute, a struggling high school with proficiency scores historically falling in the single digits, in what the Las Cruces school board has described as a financial decision.
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High School football schedules and scores for Redzone Week 10
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) — Week 10 of the high school football season is Oct. 29 and 30. Send us your photos/video here. Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox.
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A new home for La Academia Dolores Huerta
For students at La Academia Dolores Huerta, the question was no longer where they would attend classes next, but when they would finally have a school of their own. After years of changing locations and beginning this school year in borrowed classrooms, the Las Cruces charter middle school has settled into a renovated campus at 2020 S. Solano Drive. The school celebrated its grand opening Friday, Oct. 16, following a lengthy search for a stable location.
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YISD renames César Chávez Academy, SISD draws 400-plus applicants for virtual school pilot
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. The Ysleta Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 6-1 Wednesday to rename César Chávez Academy to the Academy. The YISD board began...
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Bliss Elementary gets state recognition for school counseling program
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Bliss Elementary School has been recognized for its outstanding school counseling program, the El Paso Independent School District said. The school was recognized for its commitment to student success, earning a Silver Award in the 2026 Lone Star Awards from the Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA), an honor […]
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Franklin makes a statement, El Dorado and Americas also victorious on Thursday night
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX 14, CBS4) — Week 9 of the high school football season kicked off with four games on Thursday. The Franklin Cougars made a statement and took down Eastlake 37-20. El Dorado outmatched Bel Air in a 53-43 shootout. Americas rolled past Horizon 59-14. Volcano Vista...
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Americas High School students create Texas-sized homecoming mum
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A group of students at Americas High School worked after school and on weekends to create an oversized, Texas-themed mum for Homecoming week. The project began with an idea from their friend Amanda. The students spent hours building the handmade creation, but their first...
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Thursday Night Lights: Franklin vs. Eastlake
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — High school football action starts on Thursday, Oct. 22 and KTSM+ is the place to watch our Thursday Night Lights game! EP Broadcast Company will be livestreaming the Franklin vs. Eastlake game on KTSM+, set to kick off at 7:30 p.m., with color commentary provided by Mando “The Monster” Medina […]