MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hundreds of people have been killed in the year since the U.S. military began bombing boats it accused of ferrying drugs off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts….
Border Report – COVID is ‘growing’ in nearly every state, CDC reports. Here’s where levels are highest
Don’t be surprised if you start hearing some more coughing in the next few weeks. COVID-19 is once again on the rise in nearly every corner of the U.S. Read: Read More
Border Report – Avocado pickers in Mexico welcome restart of exports to US, but security fears remain
Authorities announced the lifting of a U.S. security alert that temporarily halted avocado exports. Read: Read More
Border Report – Arizona migrant deaths rise despite historically low crossings
Migrant deaths along Arizona’s border with Mexico increased this summer, with July recording the highest monthly total in two years, according to the humanitarian organization Humane Borders. Read: Read More
El Paso Herald Post – City Council Votes to Reduce the Budget by $6.4 Million, Increasing Taxes by Around $105 Annually
EL PASO, Tx., August 18, 2026: After a marathon session where the city council was unable to agree on the budget – at one point being deadlocked – the city […] The…
Texas Monthly – Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop
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…