This story originally appeared on 8 December 2022. Details were correct at the time of publication. Here’s a few paragraphs from Wednesday’s dead tree front page story of the El Paso Times:…
Texas Monthly – Texas execution would be first in U.S. since Tennessee failure
Lawyers for Jamaal Howard are asking Gov. Greg Abbott for a 30-day reprieve after two lethal injections failed to kill Christa Pike, leaving her hospitalized. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Most Texas Republicans ignore Democratic calls to debate in statewide races
The last U.S. Senate race in Texas to go without a debate was in 2000. Gov. Greg Abbott, meanwhile, debated his Democratic opponents in each of his last three campaigns. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – STAAR rescoring requests triple after more Texas schools question computer grading
Thousands of STAAR reading results improved after humans rescored students’ written answers. Most of the initial grading was done by an automated engine. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Spotify expands audiobooks to over 180 markets
Spotify will make 350,000 titles available in over 120 languages for this expansion Read more: Read More
KTSM News – El Pasoans call for Marathon refinery closure, citing frustration with community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — In what was supposed to be an informative presentation by Marathon Refinery, following the tons of emissions emitted into the air and causing health issues for some…
Border Report – Archdiocese of St. Louis sues ICE officials over blocked religious services
The lawsuit argues that the jail’s visitation policy prevents Catholic detainees from practicing important parts of their faith. Read: Read More
Border Report – Abbott not joining Trump at San Antonio campaign stop
Trump is traveling to Texas Wednesday to stump for the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton (R), who is locked in a tight race with Democrat James Talarico for a seat in the…
KTSM News – Your Local Election HQ: Socorro ISD’s Prop A
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — KTSM 9 News is your local election headquarters, and ahead of the November election, your ballot may include Socorro Independent School District’s Proposition A for a Voter…
KTSM News – Anthony, New Mexico horse sanctuary welcomes four horses after rescue effort
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A nonprofit horse sanctuary in Anthony, New Mexico, has taken in four horses, including three that its founder says were at risk of being shipped to slaughter…