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Texas, Florida face pushback over efforts to exclude Islamic schools from school voucher programs
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (640+ words) Texas and Florida are facing criticism and potential legal challenges over moves to exclude Islamic schools from their school voucher programs." Both states havetried to designatethe Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest U.S. Muslim advocacy group, as a foreign terrorist…...
EPISD launches ‘Family Help Desk’ for info, questions
23+ hour, 4+ min ago (359+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) " El Paso Independent School District has launched a new Family Help Desk designed to provide parents and caregivers with a single point of contact for questions, concerns, and support related to their child's education, the district…...
UTEP ranked second most affordable college in Texas
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (273+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) " UTEP says it's been ranked as the second most affordable college in the state of Texas, according to new 2026 rankings by Research.com. The platform also ranked UTEP as the fifth-best college in Texas in terms…...
Las Cruces designates latest ‘community’ school
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (371+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) " Las Cruces Public Schools is celebrating its latest school to receive the "community school" designation. Students, staff, City of Las Cruces leaders, district administrators and the LCPS Board of Education joined together on March 6 for a…...
Gov. Landry proposes amendment to create permanent pay raise for teachers
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (129+ words) SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) " Governor Landry is pushing for a constitutional amendment that would create a permanent pay raise for teachers. During the opening of the Legislative session on Monday, the governor called for voter help on an amendment to…...
McAllen ISD in contact with authorities, elected officials over family detained by ICE
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (394+ words) MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) "The McAllen Independent School District on Monday released another statement regarding three students who are allegedly being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ValleyCentral first reported on the situation on Saturday, when U.S. Rep Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) and…...
Franklin senior gets recognized by mayor
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (236+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) " When El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson launched the Team of Excellence Award last fall, his goal was to shine a spotlight on students who go above and beyond in academics, leadership, and service. This week, that…...
NM Supreme Court justice to speak at New Mexico State University leadership event
1+ week, 1+ day ago (227+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) " New Mexico State University alumna and member of the state Supreme Court Briana Zamora will return to campus later this month to take part in the 1888 Leadership Series. The free event will be held from 4 to…...
Doña Ana County seeks 4 residents for planning board
1+ week, 2+ day ago (235+ words) EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) " Do'a Ana County is looking for residents to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission, a seven-member board of volunteers who review land-use and development matters during public hearings. Four seats are open and available on…...
WFISD remains under local control, TEA decision
1+ week, 3+ day ago (281+ words) WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) " WFISD has announced the Texas Education Agency's decision regarding the district's future. During a news conference on Thursday, March 5, Dr. Donny Lee, Superintendent of WFISD, held a press conference with the Board of Trustees to announce…...