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…
KTSM News – El Paso budget tax rate vote hits roadblock
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso City Council’s effort to finalize the city’s 2026-27 budget hit a roadblock Tuesday afternoon after council members failed to reach agreement on spending reductions…
KTSM News – Suspect surrenders after pursuit, standoff in Far East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man surrendered to deputies after leading them on a vehicle pursuit, hitting a parked car, then fleeing on foot, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s…