LUBBOCK, Texas — As people travel to celebrate the 4th of July, gas prices are on the rise in Texas as of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, as the 4th of July weekend…
Tech Crunch – Autonomous vehicle hype is back, and Humble Robotics is bringing it to freights
The autonomous vehicle space is starting to feel like a repeat of the 2016 hype cycle. Travis Kalanick is back building a robotics company, and the talent wars and capital are heating up the same way they…
KTSM News – El Paso man arrested for stealing repossessed vehicle
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested for theft of a vehicle that was awaiting auction in Northeast El Paso, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. On June…
Tech Crunch – Lime raises $167M in IPO after years of teasing a public debut
The nine-year-old scooter and bike-share company has said it needs the funds to help pay down around $1 billion in liabilities. Read more: Read More
Border Report – GOP holds edge in Senate swing-state races: New York Times polls
Democrats are competitive in six key Senate battlegrounds, but Republicans still hold the edge in the fight for the upper chamber, according to new polling from The New York Times and Siena….
Border Report – ‘Novice’ climber falls 1,500 feet down California mountain
U.S. Forest Service officials said the 31-year-old woman, described as a “novice” climber, had been attempting to ascend the mountain with two other inexperienced climbers Sunday morning. Read: Read More
Border Report – FOR INSIDERS: The 5 Senate seats most likely to flip in November
The high-stakes battle for the Senate is growing increasingly dramatic with fewer than 130 days remaining until the midterms, as primary results and political developments redefine some key races. Democrats would need…
KTSM News – Man arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested after he allegedly conspired to transport and harbor dozens of Mexican Nationals. Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations arrested Luis Carlos Aguirre, according…
The Athletic MiLB News – Jesús Made, Eli Willits among top prospects on loaded MLB Futures Game rosters
This year’s Futures Game is loaded with MLB’s top young talent and should be a must-watch for anyone who follows the minor leagues. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Venice AI becomes a unicorn with $65M Series A as its privacy-first AI platform takes off
Venice AI is already profitable, with annualized run-rate revenues of over $70 million, CEO Erik Voorhees said. Read more: Read More