EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – With more than 6 million residents in Texas who are considered elderly or disabled, the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) continues to work to educate…
Tech Crunch – X splits Verified Organizations into ‘Premium Business’ and ‘Premium Organizations’
The social network says Premium Business will help companies drive growth on the platform by boosting credibility with a gold checkmark and increasing visibility through affiliate badges. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Man arrested for igniting fires in Socorro
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 50-year-old man was recently arrested after he was seen with a torch lighter igniting at least three fires in Socorro, according to the Socorro Police Department….
KTSM News – El Paso family holds funeral for teen struck, killed on highway
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Funeral services will be held for the 14-year-old boy with autism who was struck and killed by an SUV on U.S. 54 last month. Mother questions school…
Tech Crunch – Facebook updates its algorithm to give users more control over which videos they see
Facebook updated its algorithm so users can have greater control over which Reels videos they see. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Emmy winner Ali Wong announces tour date in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Emmy award-winning actress and comedian Ali Wong is back on tour and will come to the Sun City next year. Credit of El Paso Live’s Instagram account…
Tech Crunch – ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones
The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – El Paso ISD board discusses timeline for superintendent search
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A timeline for the El Paso Independent School District superintendent search was discussed Tuesday morning, Oct. 7, by the school district’s Board of Trustees. The meeting was…
Tech Crunch – Mastodon is taking cues from Bluesky with plans for its own starter ‘Packs’
Mastodon is planning to make it easier for newcomers to discover curated collections of users to follow by launching a new starter packs feature. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Exxon delays planned plastics plant on Texas coast
The announcement comes six weeks after a judge struck down the local school district’s decision to give Exxon a tax break for the $10 billion plant in Calhoun County. Read: Read More