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. Miguel Loya Makes Record $30 Million Donation…
Tech Crunch – Spotify changes developer mode API to require premium accounts, limits test users
Spotify is now limiting each app to only five users, and requires devs to have a Premium subscription. If developers need to make their app available to a wider user base, they…
The Athletic MiLB News – Previewing the position players on the Giants’ NRI list: Who will be this year’s Christian Koss?
Here are the non-roster position players the Giants are inviting to big-league camp, including a former highly regarded Dodgers prospect. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – New York Mets 2026 top 20 prospects: Nolan McLean, Carson Benge lead the way
The Mets have built a solid farm system through excellent drafting and solid player development, especially of their pitchers. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Philadelphia Phillies 2026 top 20 prospects: Aidan Miller, Andrew Painter lead the way
The Phillies’ system is pretty top-heavy at the moment, but they have several potential breakout candidates at the lower levels. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Washington Nationals 2026 top 100 prospects: Eli Willits, Gavin Fien lead the way
The Nationals have a lot of talent at the top of their list, but some underperformed last year and are in need of bounce-back seasons. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Miami Marlins 2026 top 20 prospects: Aiva Arquette, Thomas White lead the way
The Marlins system has a lot of players who project to some big-league value, but it’s very light on impact players. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Atlanta 2026 top 20 prospects: Cam Caminiti, JR Ritchie lead the way
Atlanta moves its pitchers aggressively, and pitching, not surprisingly, is well represented on this list. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation
The near-constant stream of takes from content creators has come to frame the primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as a referendum on identity politics in the Democratic Party. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – “Tolerance for criminality”: Why top Republicans are turning on Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller
The three-term incumbent is effectively the underdog in the primary race for his own seat, lagging in fundraising and under attack by members of his own party. Read: Read More