Rosemary Montanez

2 weeks ago | kvia.com | Rosemary Montanez

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 to reach this milestone. “I used to be the worst one in this class. I used to get, everyone was getting 30s (WPM) and 40s, and I was getting tens and fifteens.

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Rosemary Montanez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Age is just a number. And that saying perfectly describes Stephanie Menchey’s journey to the classroom. The 46-year-old El Paso Community College student returned to school to pursue a degree in social work. She’s proving it’s never too late to follow your dreams!“I really want to go back to school. And so here I am,” she eagerly told ABC-7. The dedicated student originally wanted to pursue a criminal justice degree but decided to study social work instead.

3 weeks ago | kvia.com | Rosemary Montanez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- Financial stress and uncertainty continue to loom for American families. However, a brand new tool is helping those who are worried have a little more peace of mind. Crisis Text Line recently launched a dedicated text line to support people specifically facing financial stress and worry.

4 weeks ago | kvia.com | Rosemary Montanez

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 ABC-7 he has no plans to stop. “I really enjoy helping students. You know, to me, their minds are perfect for them to acquire their knowledge.

1 month ago | kvia.com | Rosemary Montanez

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One local author recently celebrated a big accomplishment, as students at Cooley Elementary School brought her children's book to life. Last Friday, children performed the play based on the enchanting children's book "Unicorn Jazz." The book centers around a shy unicorn who moved to a new land in search of belonging, hoping to find new friends. The book was written by El Paso native Lisa Caprelli, who was able to witness the performance from the front row.