EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Five people were rescued out of a storm drain on Friday in South-Central El Paso, an El Paso Fire Department spokesperson said. Fire crews were called out…
KTSM News – El Paso Police: Motorcyclist seriously hurt after crash involving 2 other vehicles
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 23-year-old man was seriously injured after a crash involving a motorcycle and two vehicles on early Sunday morning, Aug. 17, in West El Paso, according to…
Tech Crunch – Hank Green’s Focus Friend app is climbing the App Store charts — and it’s extremely cute
What makes Focus Friend different is that it assigns you a new friend: a little bean. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Substack writers can now direct US readers to (often cheaper) web-based subscriptions on iOS
Substack’s iOS app rolls out support for web-based payments, which can save subscribers money. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Republicans’ redistricting map: How the GOP could increase its stronghold.
The proposed congressional districts are fueling a redistricting battle at the Texas Capitol and could have national consequences. A bipartisan war is already brewing across the U.S. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Debates over THC, abortion pills, STAAR and more resume as Democrats return for second special session
Now that the Texas House has a quorum following Democrats’ two-week absence, lawmakers are back to debate a wide range of issues, including redrawing congressional maps to benefit Republicans. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Ohio State to start redshirt freshman at quarterback
The stage is set for Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Pirates promote top prospect Konnor Griffin to Double A as breakout season continues
The No. 9 pick in last year’s draft is on his third level this season and is currently batting .332 on the year with 59 stolen bases. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Congresswoman Escobar holds press conference on migrant detention center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar will host an in-person press conference on Monday, Aug. 18, following her visit to the newly opened migrant detention center in Fort Bliss….
Border Report – ‘Lone Star Lockup’: Trump administration opens largest immigration detention center in US
(NewsNation) — As the federal government continues large-scale deportations of undocumented migrants, the Trump administration has opened what it calls the largest federal immigration detention center in the country’s history. The facility,…