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Gov. Greg Abbott shares video of El Paso school fight, promotes school voucher program
Socorro Independent School District responded to The El Paso Times’ request for more information with a message that went out to parents from the principal of the school. A viral video of an El Paso teacher being pushed to the ground during a brawl at an East Side middle school continues to be shared on social media, including by Gov. Greg Abbott, who retweeted the video.
Purple Heart lost for decades returned to recipient’s granddaughter on Memorial Day
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) -- A woman drove from Oklahoma to Fort Bliss to receive her grandfather's Purple Heart, which was lost for decades after he was killed in 1943. Cindy Sooter's grandfather, John E. Lee was a Gunner's Mate 3rd Class in the U.S. Navy. He received the Purple Heart posthumously for his actions The post Purple Heart lost for decades returned to recipient’s granddaughter on Memorial Day appeared first on KVIA.
Socorro ISD counselor named Texas school counselor of the year
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A counselor from Chester E. Jordan Elementary has been named the Lone Star State School Counselor Association (LSSSCA) 2024 Texas School Counselor of the Year, according to Socorro ISD. Rosie Rodriguez won the LSSSCA School Counselor of the Year and will now represent Texas at the national level in the […]
Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary runoff election preview
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- It's your voice, your vote. Happening Tuesday, May 28, it's the Primary runoff election in the Borderland. It's happening because some candidates received more than 50% of the vote on Super Tuesday back in March. You'll have a chance to decide who is going to be the democratic candidate in the The post Your Voice, Your Vote: Primary runoff election preview appeared first on KVIA.
El Paso Schools to Close on Election Day ‘24
Obviously, no one KNOWS what’s going to happen on Election Day this year. The El Paso Independent School District is playing it safe. They’re cancelling school across the district due to “security concerns”. Of course, this is a presidential election year so turn out is expected...
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