By Isabel Del Mastro and René Kladzyk / Project on Government Oversight When the inspectors came to Prairieland Detention Facility, pancakes appeared on the breakfast menu, Leqaa Kordia recalled. The walls sported…
Tech Crunch – Daniel Ek’s body-scanning startup Neko Health opens first US office, in New York
The scanning and bloodwork health startup founded by Spotify’s founder will officially launch in New York in about a month. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here
Raphael Warnock, Kevin Stitt, Dolores Huerta, Maggie Haberman and other prominent voices in American political and civic life join us in Austin next month Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Fairphone is launching its latest repairable phone in the US too
The Fairphone 6+ is priced at $649 and will be available on Amazon. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Reach Capital raises $265M Fund V to back AI founders building to ‘expand human potential’
Reach Capital announced Tuesday an oversubscribed $265M Fund V. Read more: Read More
El Paso Herald Post – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Pauses Wall Construction at Big Bend to Evaluate
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Tx., August 18, 2026: Construction of a portion of the wall along the U.S.-México border has raised concern among those who live in the area. Heavy […] The…
Tech Crunch – Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet
Einride will buy the Tesla Semis, which will be made to Amazon and other customers. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus
The Colorado district scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Protecting Texas research focus of hearing as Abbott eyes limiting foreign influence in education
Lawmakers will review security rules for universities as Gov. Greg Abbott campaigns for a fourth term by targeting foreign influence in education. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Detroit startup Grounded raises $5M to customize electric and gas-powered vans
The company has shifted from making van-life builds to custom outfitting vehicles for small businesses, all while the EV landscape in the US changed dramatically. Read more: Read More