Amazon’s Alexa+ can now generate custom AI podcasts on demand, as the company expands its assistant into a personalized AI content platform. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Open source tool maker Grafana Labs says hackers stole its code, refuses to pay ransom
The open source project said hackers stole its codebase and threatened to publish its source code if the company did not pay. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Early voting in El Paso primary runoff elections starts Monday
Early voting for the May primary runoff election begins Monday, May 18, and runs through Friday, May 22. Voters can cast ballots at any of El Paso County’s 38 polling sites. Hours…
El Paso Herald Post – Dora Oaxaca Mailer Raises Questions for Misleading Voters
EL PASO, Tx., May 18, 2026: Ahead of early voting a mailer sent by Dora Oaxaca Rivera was criticized for implying that State Rep. Vince Perez had endorsed her in […] The…
Tech Crunch – South Korea’s LetinAR is building optics behind AI glasses
A lens the size of a thumbnail — and the South Korean startup that makes it could become the optical backbone of the AI glasses era. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Defense Department delays 54 wind projects in Texas, citing national security concerns
After years of trying to stop offshore wind projects, the Trump administration is now pausing routine federal permits for 165 land-based projects, including dozens in Texas. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas primary runoffs: resource guides for races up and down the ballot
Our series of explainers and guides will help you get ready to vote in the upcoming runoffs. Early voting begins May 18. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas summer camps have closed, scaled back operations due to state’s new regulations
There are 66 fewer active summer camps in Texas compared to December, according to the state. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Free after-school program empowers Segundo Barrio youth through music
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — For more than 10 years, a unique after-school initiative has been opening doors for young musicians in Segundo Barrio. On Sunday, May 17, those aspiring artists took…
KTSM News – Austin police investigating 10 shootings in past 2 days; shelter in place issued
Austin police issued an emergency shelter-in-place alert for residents within a defined area in South Austin due to an ongoing law enforcement incident, authorities said. Read: Read More