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Texas Monthly – The IRS says churches can now endorse candidates. That could give Texas pastors more power than ever.
One expert said Texas — with more than 200 megachurches — will be the epicenter for pastors and congregations to test out their new influence. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – 15 schools that can throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff
So who could be the next TCU or Indiana? Or who could be the Group of 5 school that breaks through? Or who could be the school that may not get there…
KTSM News – 1 person airlifted after semitruck rolls over in New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A semitruck driver had to be airlifted after his vehicle rolled over on Sunday evening, Aug. 3 along New Mexico Highway 9, Sunland Park Fire said. Sunland…
Texas Monthly – Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state
The governor also alleged absconding Democrats may have committed felonies by fundraising to cover the $500-a-day fines they will face under House rules. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Crime of Week: ATM thief steals thousands across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Police and Crime Stoppers of El Paso are asking for your help in finding a man who has stolen thousands of dollars making fraudulent transactions…
KTSM News – El Paso honors, remembers 23 victims of Aug. 3 Walmart shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Sunday, Aug. 3 marked six years since the mass shooting that took place at an El Paso Walmart, taking the lives of 23 people and injuring more…
KTSM News – Canutillo ISD to provide free dinner meals to children at 5 campuses
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Canutillo Independent School District will provide free dinners to children starting on Monday, Aug. 4, according to the news release by the school district. According to…
Texas Monthly – Denying quorum has been a Texas political strategy since 1870
While the Democrats could technically derail the GOP’s redistricting map, such efforts have been largely symbolic and had limited success blocking past legislation, experts say. Read: Read More
KTSM News – West Side family entertainment center Adventure Zone closing
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Family entertainment center Adventure Zone is closing operations on Sunday, Aug. 3. The center, located at 251 Redd Road, has long been a fixture on El Paso’s…