EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two men were arrested last Saturday, June 21, on separate incidents for driving while intoxicated in Horizon, according to the Horizon City Police Department. Police say Jorge…
El Paso Taxpayer Revolt – UPPER CITY ADMINISTRATORS GET SALARY INCREASES UP TO 42%
[[{“value”:” Dionne Mack began her position as City Manager on September 3, 2024. Within a short time, she approved raises for 37 deputy city managers and department heads totaling $925,366, with an…
Border Report – Truckers stripped of CDLs for smuggling humans or drugs
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) — “Smuggle humans. Smuggle drugs. Lose your CDL.” A message from the U.S. Border Patrol’s Laredo Sector and the Texas Department of Public Safety, which have teamed…
Tech Crunch – Sam Altman comes out swinging at The New York Times
From the moment OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stepped onstage, it was clear this was not going to be a normal interview. Altman and his chief operating officer, Brad Lightcap, stood awkwardly toward…
Border Report – DHS: Migrant encounters down by half so far in June
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (Border Report) — June isn’t yet over, but the Department of Homeland Security is already predicting a huge decrease in migrants this month over last of those trying to illegally…
Border Report – McIver pleads not guilty to assault charges tied to ICE facility visit
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges she assaulted and interfered with immigration officers at a New Jersey detention center during a congressional oversight visit with two other lawmakers….
Border Report – Texas to create response team to combat New World screwworms
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed two agencies to assemble a response team to combat the New World screwworm, which poses a serious threat to Texas livestock and…
Border Report – Trump administration sues entire Maryland bench over order slowing down deportations
The Trump administration has sued the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and all 15 of its judges over an order slowing down its speedy deportation efforts, a striking escalation…
Tech Crunch – Kalshi closes $185M round as rival Polymarket reportedly seeks $200M
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El Paso Matters – Canutillo ISD adopts balanced budget after expense cuts and state funding boost
The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees voted 5-1 Wednesday to approve a balanced $65.8 million budget for the coming school year, after it cut costs and Texas lawmakers approved a…