Startup Runway has raised a $315 million round at a $5.3 billion valuation, funds it will use to expand beyond AI video generation and into world models. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Proptech startup Smart Bricks raises $5 million pre-seed led by a16z
Smart Bricks is an AI-powered proptech that helps investors find high-quality real estate investments Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Primary Ventures raises healthy $625M Fund V to focus on seed investing
Primary Ventures has closed a $625 million fund focused on seed investing nationwide. It’s a sizeable accomplishment for a seed-stage VC firm. Read more: Read More
El Paso Herald Post – Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Campaign Finance Reports
EL PASO, Tx., February 10, 2026: The 30-day campaign finance reports were due last week on Monday. Likely the most contested Democratic primary race this election cycle is for Justice […] The…
Tech Crunch – YouTube rolls out an AI playlist generator for Premium users
YouTube Music is rolling out a new AI-powered playlist-generation feature that allows Premium users on iOS and Android to use text prompts to create playlists. Read more: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Every MLB team’s top 20 prospects for 2026 by division
A complete index of Keith Law’s MLB top prospect rankings heading into the 2026 season. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Former MLB player Mark Teixeira is heavy favorite in GOP primary to succeed Chip Roy in Congress
The former Texas Rangers first baseman has poured $2.5 million of his own money into the race and recently scooped up the key endorsement of President Donald Trump. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – We’ve leveled up our voter guides to help Texans make informed decisions
Our newsroom is trying new things to help Texans vote with confidence this spring. We want to demystify the process, the candidates and the offices of this year’s Texas primaries. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Immigrants challenging their detention have hit a historic high. Here’s a look at the increase.
ProPublica is tracking the historic rise in challenges filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention
The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 habeas petitions, a historic high. Texas and California account for about 40% of cases this year. Read: Read More