The death of an 11-year-old at a Greenville residential treatment center is among 16 deaths reported in the Texas foster care system in the last 15 months. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Founders Fund is about to close another $3B fund
Founders Fund is on track to conclude fundraising of its third growth fund at the end of March, according to people close to the firm. The Peter Thiel-founded outfit is raising $3…
KTSM News – County to close 2 tax offices temporarily
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Office of the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector announced that it is temporarily closing two offices, effective March 1. The offices that will be closed are…
Border Report – $1M in cocaine seized at Pharr border crossing
PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Over the weekend, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized over $1 million in cocaine. The agency’s news release…
Border Report – Alleged ‘pistol-whipping’ Chuco Tango gang member arrested
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – An alleged member of the Chuco Tango gang was arrested Monday on suspicion of aggravated assault with a weapon causing serious bodily injury and other charges, the…
Texas Monthly – Rep. Roger Williams introduces bill to reimburse Texas for Operation Lone Star
The new bill reinforces Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for the federal government to repay the $11 billion Texas has paid for the border security operation. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – TribCast: What is Texas’ role in Trump’s immigration crackdown?
The gang discusses the major role that Texas plays in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his second term Read: Read More
KTSM News – Blowing dust, no visibility close roadways in Las Cruces, Deming
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Roadways in Las Cruces and Deming are currently closed due to blowing dust and no visibility on Tuesday, Feb. 11, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)…
Tech Crunch – Apple Maps plans to show ‘Gulf of America,’ following Google
Apple Maps will soon rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, following similar changes made by Google this week, in order to comply with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive…
El Paso Matters – Opinion: Texas voucher bill will balloon in cost, reduce chances for future teacher pay raises, well-funded classrooms
By Ovidia Molina Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick say they want to raise teacher pay, but if finally enacted, Senate Bill 2, the voucher bill passed by the Senate,…