Authorities announced the lifting of a U.S. security alert that temporarily halted avocado exports. Read: Read More
Border Report – Arizona migrant deaths rise despite historically low crossings
Migrant deaths along Arizona’s border with Mexico increased this summer, with July recording the highest monthly total in two years, according to the humanitarian organization Humane Borders. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Cursor capitalizes on Github frustration, launches rival hosting platform
Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code hosting platform to rival developers’ long preferred favorite, Github. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend
The Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the…
KTSM News – DOJ awards El Paso County nearly $200k for law enforcement, safety
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice awarded $189,848 to El Paso County to support law enforcement and enhance public safety. Officials…
Border Report – Judge sets bond at $1 million for businessman with Gulf Cartel connections
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A businessman with Gulf Cartel connections turned himself in last week after more than three years on the run. Rigoberto Brown, 41, of Brownsville allegedly worked for Carlos…
Border Report – She pleaded guilty to a drug charge. Then she visited Mexico not knowing she couldn’t return
(CalMatters) — At her trial, there’s no question that Angela Hernandez signed a form acknowledging that she could be deported after a criminal conviction. An interpreter certified that they had translated the…
KTSM News – WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl tourney announces this year’s field
The 65th annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational will feature UTEP, Howard, Kent State, and Nebraska-Omaha on December 20-21. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Traffic temporarily halted after vehicle fire on Transmountain
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Travel on Transmountain eastbound was temporarily halted after a vehicle fire on Tuesday, Aug. 18, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. TxDOT sent out an alert…