A screwworm outbreak would threaten the state’s cattle industry and potentially increase already high beef prices nationwide. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together…
Tech Crunch – Supabase doubles valuation to $10B in 8 months
Supabase, an example of an open source project becoming a fast-growing company, has greatly benefited from AI tools like Claude, Codex, and other vibe-coding platforms. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Human smuggling pursuit ends in tractor-trailer fire, sheriff says
LINN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A tractor-trailer involved in a human smuggling pursuit caught fire, leading to road closures along U.S. 281, Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra is reporting. The southbound lanes of…
Border Report – Feds warn US banks about risks tied to undocumented immigrant workforce
U.S. financial institutions reported $2.5 billion in suspicious activity in 2025, linked to alleged payroll schemes. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms’ offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives…
Texas Monthly – Eight Senate Republicans broke ranks this week. John Cornyn, spurned by Trump in his primary, didn’t.
The Texas senator’s defeat to Ken Paxton sparked talk he’d join the “YOLO Caucus” of Republicans defecting from Donald Trump. This week, he sided with Senate GOP leadership on every key vote….
El Paso Matters – ¿Quieres bailar esta noche? Photos of iconic ‘Noa Noa’ Juárez nightclub on display at El Paso Museum of History
¿Quieres bailar esta noche? Vamos al Noa Noa, Noa Noa, Noa Noa, Noa vamos a bailar! The lyrics by legendary singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel pose a simple question: “Would you like to dance…
Border Report – LIVE: Abbott to hold briefing on New World screwworm response
Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a briefing in Austin on Texas’ response to a confirmed New World Screwworm case, joined by state and federal officials overseeing containment efforts. Read: Read More
Border Report – Senate passes immigration enforcement funding after clashes over ballroom, ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
The Senate voted early Friday morning to pass a $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029, overcoming the concerns of several Republicans who were upset the bill…