Dozens of federal offices were expected to close in Texas, but the reality continues to shift. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – National Democrats to target GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas district in 2026
The battlefield for both parties is again converging on South Texas, where De La Cruz scored one of the GOP’s high-profile wins last year when she secured a second term. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Renewable energy companies face little regulation in Texas. A state lawmaker wants to change that.
The legislation would put new requirements on wind and solar companies that oil and gas companies in Texas do not face. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Meta introduces restricted Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger
Meta is introducing Teen Accounts to Facebook and Messenger. The feature, which automatically enrolls young users into an app experience with built-in protections, will be available on these platforms in the U.S.,…
Tech Crunch – Turkey’s Sipay raises $78M to expand its Stripe-like services into emerging markets
Billing itself as “Stripe for emerging markets,” Turkish Fintech Sipay has raised a $78 million Series B funding round, claiming a valuation of $875 million in the process. This round is significant,…
Tech Crunch – Apple might import more iPhones from India to side-step China tariffs
Apple is considering importing more iPhones from India to side-step the 54% additional tariffs on goods imported from China that U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week, the Wall Street Journal reported,…
Border Report – Large puppets used to celebrate immigrants in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A show involving “larger-than-life” puppets celebrated immigrants and sought to educate the audience, its organizers aid. The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, its artist-in-residence Kill Joy…
Border Report – Border Patrol breaks up smuggling attempt in Alamogordo
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Border Patrol agents working the checkpoint outside of Alamogordo, New Mexico, broke up an alleged migrant smuggling scheme last week, a Customs and Border Protection spokesman said….
Border Report – 3 migrants apprehended after crash near UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Three migrants who are in the country illegally were taken into custody after a crash Monday night, April 7 near UTEP, a Texas Department of Public Safety…
KTSM News – 3 migrants apprehended after crash near UTEP
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Three migrants who are in the country illegally were taken into custody after a crash Monday night, April 7 near UTEP, a Texas Department of Public Safety…