It’s Friday afternoon and I’m listening to Bowdoin College’s radio station, interspersed with ambient car honking noises. I am not in Maine. I am not in a car. I am at my…
Tech Crunch – How Silicon Valley’s influence in Washington benefits the tech elite
Since Donald Trump took office, more than three dozen employees, allies, and investors of Musk, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and Palmer Luckey have taken roles at federal agencies, helping direct billions in…
KTSM News – El Paso Water to replace manhole along busy Upper Valley roadway
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Water is planning a manhole replacement project along a busy roadway in El Paso’s Upper Valley, and residents can learn more about the project. The…
Border Report – Report alleges abuse, rights violations at El Paso processing center
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A new 31-page report by Amnesty International is raising alarms about alleged human rights violations at the El Paso Service Processing Center, citing disturbing accounts of mistreatment,…
Border Report – Over $2.1M in illegal drugs seized at South Texas ports, CBP says
HIDALGO, Texas (Border Report) — Over $2.1 million in illegal drugs were seized in two large incidents at South Texas ports recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says. Over $618,000 of cocaine…
Border Report – 1 person facing smuggling charges, 4 migrants caught after pursuit near Fort Hancock
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Four migrants in the country illegally were apprehended and a U.S. citizen is facing human smuggling charges after a vehicle pursuit in the Fort Hancock area last…
Texas Monthly – Going Deeper: About Episode 103 of ‘Texas Monthly Presents’ on PBS
Editors’ note: Texas Monthly Presents is a new docuseries airing on Texas PBS stations. Check your local listings or watch full episodes here. The third episode of Texas Monthly Presents ties together…
Texas Monthly – Texas businesses feel the pinch from Trump’s tariffs, Fed survey finds
The higher taxes on imports will shrink Texas businesses’ profits and raise costs for consumers, business owners say. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso, Travis counties sue Paxton over mandate giving AG access to prosecutors’ confidential records
El Paso and Travis counties are suing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over new administrative rules that would give his office access to files kept by district and county attorneys – including…
KTSM News – City celebrates newly renovated fire station in East El Paso, launches ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated Fire Station No. 25 on Friday, May 16, in East El Paso. The…