EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Police in Juarez, Mexico, have arrested a 74-year-old woman allegedly in possession of nearly more than half a pound of cocaine packed into various conveyances. Raquel…
The Border Chronicle – Peacemaking in the Borderlands: A Reflection on the Farce of “Border Security”
Subscribe now Asking for peace in front of the border wall in Brownsville, Texas. (Photo by Todd Miller). Share L. J. was outside her house, about 10 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border…
KTSM News – Sunland Park to see discolored water amid hydrant flushing
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Sunland Park residents may experience discolored water on Thursday, Aug. 21, as the Sunland Park Fire Department conducts hydrant flushes/testing. The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA)…
Texas Monthly – Former Speaker Dade Phelan won’t seek reelection to Texas House
As speaker, Phelan oversaw passage of numerous conservative priorities, but he gave up the gavel under pressure from the far right over the House’s impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton. Read: Read…
Tech Crunch – Struggling fusion power company General Fusion gets $22M lifeline from investors
General Fusion pleaded for new funding in May after it laid off 25% of its staff. The new round buys it precious months to pursue its scientific milestones. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Hurricane Harvey destroyed this Texas county’s courthouse. Eight years later, it’s still not finished.
The Aransas County courthouse was supposed to open in 2023. But officials have faced voter backlash and a constant stream of design and construction problems that have delayed the opening. Read: Read…
KTSM News – El Paso Fire lieutenant arrested for intoxication assault after crash in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso Fire Department lieutenant is facing charges for intoxication assault after crashing into a vehicle earlier this week in East El Paso, the Fire Department…
Tech Crunch – Microsoft AI chief says it’s ‘dangerous’ to study AI consciousness
As AI chatbots surge in popularity, Mustafa Suleyman argues that it’s dangerous to consider how these systems could be conscious. Read more: Read More
Yard Barker – Top 2023 quarterback recruit set to make first career start
Malachi Nelson hasn’t met expectations, but is getting a chance to prove himself in 2025. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Chip Roy launches Texas attorney general bid
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) officially launched his bid for Texas attorney general Thursday, jumping into the crowded Republican primary to replace the outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton (R). “Texans’ next attorney general…