Spend enough time in our state capital—say, an afternoon—and you’re almost certain to hear a version of “the Austin jeremiad.” It’s a parable of declension, with the narrator wailing that the Austin…
Texas Monthly – A Laredo DJ and Taquero Remixes Tacos and Barbecue
David Ovalle—also known by his DJ handle, D-Rock—has been spinning records for most of his life. He’s played at baseball games, clubs, house parties, and South by Southwest. He even owned his…
El Paso Matters – 10 candidates seek 3 Canutillo ISD school board seats
Ten candidates are facing off in the Nov. 5 election for three of the seven at-large seats on the Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees. The election comes as the district…
KTSM News – Tuesday 9-hour forecast: Temperatures slowly cool down for the first day of October
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — It’s Tuesday and we’re falling under the upper 80s throughout the day. While it is fall, we are still forecasting warmer temperatures. However, a breeze will kick…
Texas Monthly – Texas set to execute Harris County man tied to five killings
Garcia White, who was sentenced to death in 1996 for murdering 16-year-old twins, was also linked to killing three others. He would be the fifth Texas inmate executed in 2024. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – A battered child care industry’s latest challenge? Competing for 4-year-olds.
A 2019 state law requiring schools to offer full-day pre-K is capturing child care’s most profitable customer base: 3- and 4-year-olds. Read: Read More
Border Report – Biden administration expands asylum restrictions at southern border
The Biden administration announced Monday it will expand its asylum restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border, cementing tougher standards that will cut off access to protections for many migrants. Monday’s rule finalizes an…
Yard Barker – Auburn HC Hugh Freeze asks fans for patience after 2-3 start
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze knows it doesn’t look good down on The Plains. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Super sophomore setting tone for USC’s improved defense
The USC Trojans’ defense was inept in 2023, ranking No. 119 out of the 133 teams competing at the FBS level. 2024 has been a different story. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Big Ten modifies onside kick protocol after Minnesota-Michigan controversy
It appears the Big Ten Conference has recognized (at least internally) that its officials made a mistake in calling back Minnesota’s successful onside kick against No. 12 Michigan for offsides on Saturday. Read:…