Q: Two friends at my weekly 42 dominoes game are from the Rio Grande Valley. When I asked them why Texans call a flat floodplain a “valley,”when a valley is actually the…
Texas Monthly – How Goldee’s Barbecue Trained Some of the Best New Pitmasters in Texas
This week, two Texas barbecue joints have received serious accolades from national magazines. Barbs B Q, in Lockhart, was named one of Bon Appétit’s best new restaurants, and Jalen Heard, Lane Milne,…
Yard Barker – Return of the Pac: Pac-12 building back up with MWC additions
The Pac-12 isn’t going down without a fight. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – The “Return” of Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert grinned as she stood on the smallest stage she’s played in years. She’d just debuted an irreverent, rowdy hook—“Are we in love, or are we just drunk?” from “Bitch on…
KTSM News – Thursday 9-hour forecast: Hot temperatures expected across El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — It’s going to be a beautiful Thursday. However, it’s also going to be hot this afternoon. Starting the morning cool in the 80s before noon, expect a…
Texas Monthly – Russian captive’s father blasts Ted Cruz in ad endorsing Colin Allred
Joey Reed said the Texas senator did not do enough to free his son, a Marine, who was held in Russia for three years until he was released in 2022. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Texas leads push for faster certification of mental health professionals
Other states look to Texas as the state psychology board pushes against the new national licensing requirements. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Ten MLB prospects who are primed to make Jim Bowden’s top 50 ranking in 2025
These prospects just missed the cut on Bowden’s top 50 this year but are all intriguing talents who appear to have bright futures. Read: Read More
Border Report – States rush to approve controversial judicial reform
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – As state legislatures rushed to ratify Mexico’s new judicial reform, business leaders and border experts were quick to express concerns over loss of investment and threats…
KTSM News – Girls’ flag football coming to El Paso high schools
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A major step forward for girls’ high school sports in El Paso is on the horizon, as the El Paso Sports Commission, Zebra Sports, and the NFL…