Commonwealth Fusion Systems marked a major milestone Tuesday morning, announcing the installation of a key component of its Sparc demonstration reactor. The new part is a 24-foot wide, 75-ton stainless steel circle…
Tech Crunch – Waymo to launch robotaxi service in Washington D.C. in 2026
Waymo said Tuesday it will begin offering robotaxi rides via the Waymo One app in Washington D.C. in 2026. Before it can launch commercially, the company will have to up its lobbying…
Texas Monthly – Federal investigators were preparing two Texas housing discrimination cases — until Trump took over
The government spent years probing allegations that a Dallas HOA created rules to kick poor Black people out and that Texas discriminated against minority residents in Houston after Hurricane Harvey, only to…
Texas Monthly – West Texas lawmakers push bills to divert some oil and gas taxes to help oil-producing counties with roads, other needs
Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Forgotten in jail without a lawyer: how a Texas town fails poor defendants
People in Maverick County spend months in jail waiting to be charged with minor crimes. Some are simply lost in the system Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Olvidados en la cárcel sin abogado: Así le falla un pueblo de Texas a los acusados pobres
En el condado de Maverick, las autoridades pueden tardar meses en informar a los fiscales de una detención, mientras los acusados esperan en la cárcel. Rara vez se asignan abogados a quien…
El Paso Matters – Religious leaders urge mercy, compassion toward migrants amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
Hundreds of El Pasoans, including many from different religious denominations, received a message of mercy, compassion and camaraderie from religious leaders who gathered and marched for migrants Monday night. The speakers, led…
Tech Crunch – Daphni secures $215M for its third fund
French VC firm Daphni is announcing the first closing of its new fund, Daphni Blue. The firm has raised €200 million (around $215 million at current exchange rates). It expects to raise…
KTSM News – CRRUA says it’s passed latest round of arsenic tests
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) says it has passed its voluntary monthly arsenic tests for February. The test results were verified by an independent laboratory,…
KTSM News – Las Cruces school district says support will continue for those impacted by shooting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Las Cruces Public Schools continues to offer support and counseling following the weekend shooting at Young Park that left three teenagers dead and 15 other people injured….