Emergence Capital has closed its $1 billion seventh fund, it reported on Tuesday It’s the firm’s first raise in nearly four years. In May 2021, the San Mateo, California-based venture firm rounded…
Texas Monthly – Ratcliffe, the CIA director, defends group chat that inadvertently included a journalist
The former Texas congressman says his communication in the chat was lawful and did not include classified information. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Billions more for tax relief and border security under budget approved by Texas Senate
Next step will be action in the state House, where budget writers have different plans for distributing property tax help. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Prospect Cam Smith makes Astros’ Opening Day roster after just 32 minor-league games
Only two players in MLB’s draft era played fewer games than Smith before making their big-league debuts. Read: Read More
KTSM News – DHS suspends green card processing for refugees, asylees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it is pausing review of green card applications for some refugees and asylees, leaving in limbo those who came to the U.S. after fleeing unrest….
Border Report – Mexican cartel member stockpiled ammo on border
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A Mexican national and member of the Cartel Del Noreste has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally possessing ammunition with the intention of smuggling…
Tech Crunch – Earth AI’s algorithms found critical minerals in places everyone else ignored
The startup uses AI to quickly search for minerals over wide areas, identifying promising potential deposits for exploration. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Noem says she plans to ‘eliminate FEMA’
(The Hill) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she planned to “eliminate” the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a televised Cabinet meeting Monday. While giving a status report on border…
Tech Crunch – Instagram partners with schools to prioritize reports of online bullying and student safety
Instagram on Tuesday announced a new school partnership program aimed at expediting the handling of moderation reports submitted by verified school accounts. The program is currently available to all middle and high…
Border Report – Walmart gunman won’t face the death penalty
(El Paso Matters) — Patrick Crusius, who has admitted to killing 23 people and wounding 22 others in a racist mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart in 2019, will no longer…