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. El Paso GOP Congressional Candidates Not Reporting…
Texas Monthly – Conversion therapy is legal. Therapists are torn on whether this will help LGBTQ+ Texans.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled conversion therapy is free speech. Some LGBTQ+ advocates say the ruling applies to gender-affirming therapy, too, while others say the courts won’t protect them. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – As Corpus Christi scrambles to find more water, nearby cities are facing their own water woes
Like their larger neighbor, small South Texas cities are drilling new water wells amid a stubborn drought. But experts say that could deplete local aquifers. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – Maria Zampini named CEO of UMC hospital as El Paso County Hospital District expands leadership structure
University Medical Center is creating a new position of hospital chief executive officer, a significant administrative restructuring for El Paso County’s public hospital. Maria Zampini Maria Zampini, who has been UMC’s chief…
Tech Crunch – New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets
The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia’s new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year-old firm. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – ICE acting Director Todd Lyons to exit agency
The acting ICE chief will depart May 31 after leading a high-profile enforcement push. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Singer D4vd arrested in murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that David Anthony Burke, 21, of Los Angeles, was arrested on Thursday and is being held without bail. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies
The governor’s letters to Austin, Dallas and Houston say the state will pull back state grants because of local policies that deter police from fully cooperating with immigration officials. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Dusty Friday and much cooler weekend
We are in for a big scramble for this weekend’s weather. It starts with gusty winds and dust on Friday. A cool front blows in Saturday. We’ll be even cooler with showers…
Tech Crunch – Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises
The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures. Read more: Read More