The number of flu cases at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas continues to rise in the wake of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s banishment of the influenza vaccine mandate for service members….
Tech Crunch – Xprize founder says ‘humans behave better when they’re being watched’
Peter Diamandis is the latest tech executive to argue that global surveillance will make the world a better place, following Larry Ellison’s comments in 2024. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Crash closes Gateway East and Lomaland, no backup reported
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The turnaround at Gateway East and Lomaland, and the right lane of Lomaland South at Gateway West, are closed after a crash. A notification from the Texas…
Tech Crunch – Early Bird pricing ends tonight for TechCrunch Founder Summit
Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Early Bird pricing ends today, at 11:59 p.m. PT, after which rates increase. Register now. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Robotaxis drive miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that
Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator’s 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Pet fosters sought ahead of July 4; city ends armored car contract
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Animal Services Calls for Fosters, Offers Free…
Texas Monthly – Hundreds of data centers are coming to Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center boom with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what to know about the industry’s rapid growth and the debate over its impact. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens
As Texas focuses on digital literacy for its elder residents, some Japanese cities are gifting low-cost devices to its older population so family can better monitor them. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on asylum policy at U.S.-Mexico border
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Immigration advocates in El Paso are raising concerns after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that migrants waiting in Mexico who have not entered the United States…
KTSM News – TEA Conservator gives perspective on school districts’ financial challenges
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Many Texas school districts, including El Paso, are facing multi-million dollar budget deficits, after the state pulled back on some funding. Texas Education Agency Conservator Michael Hinojosa…