The committee also gave initial approval to a bill that would allow prayer in schools. Read: Read More
Border Report – Border businesses, residents begin to feel pain of Trump’s tariffs
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The border has started to feel the pain of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexican imports. Mexican businesses on Tuesday began factoring in the 25% levy…
Texas Monthly – Texas lawmakers scold juvenile justice department over scathing DOJ report
Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu criticized the department for treating an August 2024 federal report as “nothing.” Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – The Texas Senate wants more — and smaller — starter homes in new neighborhoods
The goal of the new legislation is to help drive down the cost of housing so that more Texans can afford homes. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Aspiration co-founder and board member defrauded investors of $145M, prosecutors say
The fintech startup has been under federal scrutiny for years for questionable financial and carbon accounting practices. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read more: Read More
Yard Barker – Miami snags 2026 four-star offensive tackle Ben Congdon
Ben Cogdon is a big offensive tackle recruit, and that can be meant literally and figuratively. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Carlsbad Caverns implements fire restrictions starting Wednesday
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Carlsbad Caverns National Park is implementing fire restrictions, starting Wednesday, March 5, the park announced. Fire, charcoal and propane grills will be prohibited. Smoking will also be…
Texas Monthly – Texas guests picked to hear Trump speech represent policy points
The experiences of each guest reflect the issues of border security and other priorities of the president. Read: Read More
KTSM News – El Paso Electric offers free tree trimming services to prevent safety hazards, power outages
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – In light of the strong winds the Borderland has been experiencing this week, El Paso Electric (EPE) is reminding residents that free tree-trimming services are available to…
KTSM News – Teacher with Ysleta ISD killed in crash in Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A teacher with the Ysleta Independent School District was killed in a crash while traveling in Montana last weekend with his family, the district confirmed. David Butterfield,…