On Wednesday, Pursuit announced a $22 million seed round led by Mike Rosengarten, the co-founder of OpenGov with out big-name VCs participating. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Texas DACA recipient will be allowed to return after Trump administration deported him
The Trump administration is allowing a South Texas resident to return to the U.S. after immigration officials deported him earlier this year, despite being a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals…
KTSM News – Employee at Don Haskins PK-8 School ‘no longer’ at EPISD
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – El Paso Independent School District officials say an employee at one of it’s schools is “no longer with the district” after KTSM 9 News inquired about sexual…
El Paso Matters – EPCC, UTEP auto-graduation program quietly awards associate degrees to eligible students
With the end of the spring semester about a month away, many El Paso higher education students will be finishing projects and preparing for final exams that could determine if they ascend…
Border Report – ‘We can’t live in fear’: Reynosa residents push forward amid unrest
HIDALGO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Reynosa Mayor Carlos Peña Ortiz was in McAllen on Tuesday as security concerns continue to escalate just across the border, following new warnings urging people to avoid the…
Tech Crunch – Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report
Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Hemp industry in court to argue for an extended pause on intoxicating hemp ban
A temporary restraining order to prevent the enforcement of new rules from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) that would ban smokable intoxicating hemp expires on May 1. The hemp industry…
Tech Crunch – Uber is in the hotel business now, thanks in part to AI
Uber announced several new features on Wednesday during its annual event, which push far beyond the company’s original ride-hailing purpose and deeper into its users’ lives. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Investigation ongoing in ‘Unattended Death’ in South-Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Police officers responded to an unattended death in South-Central El Paso Wednesday morning, April 29, according to a notification from El Paso Police Department. Police officials stated…
Texas Monthly – Texas voters can face confusion as political parties run primary as they wish
Local GOP and Democratic county leaders have control, taxpayers foot the bill and voters have little recourse. But lawmakers are unlikely to change how Texas’ primary elections work. Read: Read More