Sometime before the Civil War, a horseshoe settled among tree roots near the home of James Gibson Swisher (1794–1862), a Texas Ranger and member of the group of signers of the Texas…
KTSM News – Bighorn sheep reintroduced to Franklin Mountains in major conservation effort
EL PASO, TEXAS (KTSM) — For the first time in nearly a century, bighorn sheep are returning to the Franklin Mountains, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts for the region. Texas Parks…
Texas Monthly – If Trump makes cuts to Medicaid, Texas officials could seize the opportunity to further slash the program
State leaders have shown a decadeslong antipathy toward the health insurance program. If Trump makes severe reductions, it’s unlikely leaders would have the political will to make up any lost federal funds…
Texas Monthly – Six Small-Town Christmas Festivals Worth the Drive
Every December, more than 400,000 revelers flock to Zilker Park, in Austin, to admire some two million lights during the Trail of Lights holiday festival. Folks online always make the same wry…
El Paso Matters – El Paso events: Lighting Campus for Hope, WinterFest Holiday Movie Series, Ascarate Lake lights
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. Lighting Campus for Hope Celebrate the holiday season while supporting a vital cause at Texas Tech…
KTSM News – UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in NYC: Sources
MIDTOWN, Manhattan (WPIX) – The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was killed in a shooting in NYC on Wednesday morning, sources have confirmed to Nexstar’s WPIX. Brian Thompson, 50, was shot in the chest…
KTSM News – Wednesday 9-hour forecast: Temperatures stay above average before winter begins
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Winter is 17 days away and the Sun City continues to be in the 60s. Temperatures will slowly drop but mostly clear skies are predicted all day….
Texas Monthly – Texas’ push to meet soaring power demand with nuclear energy could spark uranium mining revival
State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power to large industrial facilities. But in South Texas, locals worry what a uranium mining boom could mean for their groundwater. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Texas conservatives plan to further restrict trans lives this legislative session
Emboldened by the recent election, some Texas lawmakers are already filing bills that would dictate bathroom use, limit gender identity markers on documents and restrict funding for surgeries. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Henry Cuellar pitched adding buoys in Rio Grande to deter migrants years ago
The congressman said he joined other Democrats in opposition to the use of the floating barriers and razor wire at Texas’ border because of the lack of permits. Read: Read More