This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Pellicano Drive Expansion on Hold Despite Court…
Texas Monthly – Our New Dining Critic Wants to Answer One Big Question: What Is Texan Cuisine?
Hi there. My name is Paula Forbes, and I’m the new food writer and dining critic at Texas Monthly. I’m only the second person to hold this job, as Patricia Sharpe, the…
Texas Monthly – West African Restaurant ChòpnBlok Is Houston at Its Best
Sitting at the counter, I could feel the warmth of the sun pouring through the glass doors. The bartender and I laughed as we realized we were both singing along to Mariah…
Tech Crunch – Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US
Airbnb started rolling out an AI-powered customer service bot in the U.S. last month, CEO Brian Chesky said during the firm’s first-quarter conference call on Thursday. Chesky said 50% of Airbnb’s U.S….
KTSM News – Trump executive order directs Corporation for Public Broadcasting to cut funding to NPR, PBS
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aiming to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR as he alleged “bias” in the broadcasters’ reporting. The order instructs…
Texas Monthly – What We Learned From the Best Tour Guides in Texas
For the May 2025 issue of the magazine, Texas Monthly writers profiled a handful of the most dedicated and knowledgeable tour guides in the state. The package features experts on historical landmarks…
The Athletic MiLB News – Who’s on third? The Chicago Cubs’ best option may still wind up being Matt Shaw
All seven players who started a game at third base for the Cubs last season are no longer in the organization. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – The Daily Crossword: May 2, 2025
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Texas Monthly – Word Wrangler: May 2, 2025
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Texas Monthly – How Greg Abbott took a flailing school voucher movement and turned it into a winning issue
Abbott tapped into a powerful national conservative movement and his own campaign war chest to turn turned legislative races into multimillion-dollar affairs. Read: Read More