Socorro Independent School District voters will head to the polls in November to decide whether to allow the district to raise its tax rate beyond what is allowed by the state to…
Tech Crunch – How your solar rooftop became a national security issue
Texas solar company EG4 became the poster child for home energy cybersecurity risks this week after federal officials published an advisory detailing how hackers could hijack its inverters. Read more: Read More
Yard Barker – NCAA adds to Sherrone Moore’s suspension as part of slap on the wrist for Michigan
The NCAA has completed its investigation into the sign-stealing scandal involving former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, and most would describe the sanctions against the school as a slap on the wrist. Read: Read…
Yard Barker – Pro, cons of five intriguing 2025 college football WRs
Zero Week is Aug. 23, the official kickoff of the 2025 college football season. We’ve looked at some of the most dynamic quarterbacks and running backs this season. Now, let’s look at…
The Athletic MiLB News – Why the Giants shouldn’t call up top prospect Bryce Eldridge in 2025
The Giants’ season isn’t going anywhere fast, but that doesn’t mean rushing their top prospect to the majors is a good idea. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids
“Is there anything – ANYTHING – Big Tech won’t do for a quick buck?” Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the investigation. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Four-day school weeks are on the rise as Texas districts look for teacher perks on a tight budget
More than 500 schools are using four-day school weeks, a dramatic increase from two years ago driven by tight budgets and fierce competition for educators amid a statewide teacher shortage. Read: Read…
Tech Crunch – Les Amis, the European app helping women form friendships, launches in New York
Les Amis is an app designed to make it easy for women to form friendships and attend local events. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas released two years of A-F ratings for schools and districts. See how yours did.
In the 2024-25 school year, 14% of Texas school districts got an A, 71% got a B or a C, and 15% got a D or an F, new state data shows….
Texas Monthly – U.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industry
Mounted patrol officers, known as tick riders, who typically patrol the southern border to protect cattle from fever tick, will also now serve as the first line of defense against screwworm. Read:…