There is bipartisan agreement that the country is not producing nearly enough sterile flies to combat the flesh-eating parasite, which threatens to wreak havoc on Texas’ livestock industry. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas lawmakers want fixes to statewide voter registration system ahead of midterms
The system has been riddled with problems since it was updated last year. Some lawmakers and election officials want it fixed by November. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Cornyn and Crockett remain top skeptics of their party’s U.S. Senate nominees after primary losses
The outgoing lawmakers have cast doubt on whether their respective primary opponents, Ken Paxton and James Talarico, can win in November. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – How to invest when everything is moving too fast
TechCrunch’s StrictlyVC evening in Los Angeles late last week brought together two of the more straight-talking investors working in AI right now. They were as entertaining as they were illuminating. Read more: Read…
El Paso Matters – EPISD eyes up to $450 million bond election, outlines $1 billion in long-term needs
The El Paso Independent School District is considering taking a series of bond proposals to voters in November to begin improving its aging school facilities, making safety upgrades and addressing classroom needs….
El Paso Matters – EPISD finance leaders knew of budget risks for months but did not alert trustees, audit says
El Paso Independent School District’s former chief financial officer and her team were aware of the system’s worsening financial condition but failed for months to communicate the risks to the superintendent and…
KTSM News – Over 4K customers in far East El Paso experiencing power outage
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Nearly 4,000 El Paso Electric customers are experiencing a power outage in far East El Paso, according to the utility’s power outage map on Tuesday, June 23….
KTSM News – Weather Authority Alert: Extreme heat gives way to storms
Our high today was 106 as our stretch of extreme heat continues. The Misery Meter has been very busy, adding to two columns today. The heat misery continues on Wednesday with some…
Tech Crunch – Walmart-backed Flipkart expands quick-commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India
Walmart-backed Flipkart has crossed 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers as Amazon accelerates its own quick-commerce push in India. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Congressional panel demands Travis County DA’s records on immigration prosecution
Three GOP judiciary committee members, including Texas Rep. Chip Roy, accused District Attorney José Garza of maintaining policies that “undermined the rule of law.” Read: Read More