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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)--Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the success of their students' education and overall lives long after the school bell rings.  Jesus Alvarez, also known as Jesse, had an unconventional journey to the classroom. He went from being a prominent businessman to teaching students at Irvin High School. And he told

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Throughout the year, students worked hard to earn good grades as they refined their skills in the classroom. 14-year-old Alan Rubio is one student who came out on top. He went from being the worst typist in his class to the best! However, it took considerable hard work and dedication

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- A grandmother and granddaughter duo are celebrating a big milestone after publishing a children’s book.  Grandmother Sloan Sullivan lives in Lake Geneva, WI, and granddaughter Brooklyn Freytag lives in El Paso, TX.  The novel, The Blueberries of Life: A Book about Grandparents, was inspired by their long-distance relationship and having to

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- This Fourth of July, we are celebrating the great things of the U.S.A., including the people! Emily Howard is a former U.S. Army signal intelligence analyst, but she traded her military gear for a medical uniform. Today, Howard is the Medical ICU Director at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Some local businesses continue express frustration as construction on Montana Ave. continues in East El Paso. According to TxDOT, the Montana Project from Global Reach to Loop 375 will help improve safety and add capacity. Once completed, Montana will be expanded to a full expressway with frontage roads. TxDOT began construction

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Newly engaged couple Erik Lopez and Marisela Lamas are still soaking in their engagement following a mega flash-mob proposal inside a movie theater in El Paso.  The couple had been dating for a year and a half before she said ‘yes’! Lamas told ABC-7 she always loved watching flash mob proposal

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— With today’s cutting-edge technology, a hyperfocus on likes on social media, and  the rise of artificial intelligence, education has also been forced to adapt. Schools have replaced textbooks with laptops and computers. But personal relationships remain at the core. In this Words of Wisdom installment, El Pasoan Adair Margo is sharing

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first week of school can be intimidating for many students, especially with all the changes. As students navigate making new friends, adjusting to new teachers, and getting around a new school, it can all feel like a big burden. In our final Words of Wisdom segment, El Pasoan Adair

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— El Pasoan Maria Arellano was recently awarded a $5,500 scholarship to further her education. The single mother of two was one of only two El Pasoans selected. The scholarship, made possible through the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers, helps students who live in affordable housing communities pursue higher education. At

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey brought music to life for kids at the Boys & Girls Club of El Paso. Bailey, along with the Balourdet Quartet, gave the students an interactive lesson about music. The students were able to explore various instruments and learn about the science of sound. The kids also