Most of the decor at Houston’s newest hotel isn’t new. The velvet sofas, canopy beds, and oil paintings at the Marlene are decades, if not centuries, old. Every item was chosen by…
Tech Crunch – Meta in talks to acquire voice cloning startup Play AI
Meta is in talks to acquire a voice cloning startup called Play AI, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources. Read more: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – After a betting probe, an All-American went undrafted. Now he’s one step from MLB
After being named in the 2023 sports betting probe, Iowa star Keaton Anthony went undrafted. “I didn’t know if my career was over,” he said. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college students
Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Is THC as dangerous as Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick makes it out to be?
Although Patrick and hemp industry leaders have quarreled over the risks and benefits of THC, cannabis researchers say it can be addictive but doesn’t usually cause widespread psychosis or brain damage. Read:…
Texas Monthly – The Daily Crossword: June 27, 2025
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Texas Monthly – Word Wrangler: June 27, 2025
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Tech Crunch – Redwood Materials launches energy storage business and its first target is AI data centers
Redwood Materials has launched a new business — taking old EV batteries to store energy and help power businesses. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Canutillo ISD names new principal for Garcia Elementary School
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Gonzalo and Sofia Garcia Elementary School in the Canutillo Independent School District has a new principal. The district said Janeth Plaza has been named the new principal…
KTSM News – Ysleta ISD to operate with a projected $22 million deficit, small financial cushion
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Ysleta Independent School District will operate under a projected $22 million budget deficit this upcoming school year as the district’s financial outlook becomes increasingly unstable. YISD’s…