As artificial intelligence pushes demand for more data centers, companies are drawn to the state’s relatively inexpensive land and natural gas that can run on-site power plants. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – How El Paso almost lost millions in federal grants to respond to mental health care, addiction
El Paso nonprofits that provide mental health care and addiction services were reeling from whiplash after the Trump administration last week abruptly pulled their grants – only to notify them two days…
The Border Chronicle – An Autopsy of the Biden Years at the Border: A podcast with Andrea Flores
Subscribe now Since the Obama years, Andrea Flores, an attorney and immigration policy expert, has worked with Democrats on immigration strategy at the national level. During the Biden administration, she served as…
Tech Crunch – Indian vibe-coding startup Emergent raises $70M at $300M valuation from SoftBank, Khosla Ventures
The funding comes as the startup claims it has scaled ARR to $50 million, and is targeting $100 million by April 2026. Read more: Read More
El Paso Herald Post – Four Protest Sites In El Paso for Walkout Today Targeting Trump Anniversary
EL PASO, Tx., January 20, 2026: There are four protest sites, including two high schools, scheduled across El Paso for today’s one year anniversary of the Trump administration’s second term […] The…
Texas Monthly – Trump has promised cheaper oil. Texas’ economy could pay a price.
A possible flood of South American oil would hinder the state’s production of fuel, some experts say, making it hard to break even on costs. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas to defend law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments. Here’s what to know.
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in lawsuits seeking to block Texas and Louisiana from requiring classroom displays of the Ten Commandments. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Meta’s Oversight Board takes up permanent bans in landmark case
For the first time, Meta’s Oversight Board is looking for specific policy recommendations around disabled accounts. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Everstone combines Wingify, AB Tasty for $100M+ digital experience optimization platform
The combined business will serve more than 4,000 customers globally and surpass $100 million in annual revenue. Read more: Read More
Border Report – US citizen says ICE removed him from his Minnesota home in his underwear after warrantless search
Federal immigration agents forced open a door and detained a U.S. citizen in his Minnesota home at gunpoint without a warrant, then led him out onto the streets in his underwear in…