WHO: Jason Osborne, of Odessa, who scuba-dives across the country looking for ancient marine life. WHAT: A newly discovered genus and species of parasitic marine isopod, known as Calverteca osbornei, that lived 18…
Yard Barker – Mike Gundy apologizes for comments about Oklahoma State fans
Mike Gundy made some harsh comments this week about Oklahoma State fans who are unhappy with the state of the program, and the longtime coach has since apologized. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso events: Veterans Day parades, high school football concludes, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, more
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. Veterans Day Celebrations • The annual Veterans Day Parade in El Paso, hosted by the United American…
Texas Monthly – Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education
Tom Maynard, Pam Little, Aaron Kinsey and Brandon Hall prevailed in contested races. The race for District 1 was still undetermined as of Wednesday morning. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Republicans win Tarrant County, moving local government further to the right
Former state Rep. Matt Krause’s win may push the commissioners court even further away from the bipartisanship on which it once prided itself. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Wednesday 9-hour forecast: Partly cloudy skies bring breeze and gusts
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – It’s a new day, and partly cloudy skies paired with moderate winds are headed to the Sun City. Starting the morning sunny, expect a high of 71-degrees…
KTSM News – Kamala Harris gives concession speech, promises peaceful transfer of power
(NewsNation) – Democrat Kamala Harris urged unity in a concession speech at Howard University following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump. The election results prompted foreign leaders and President Joe Biden to…
Border Report – AP Race Call: Democrat Henry Cuellar wins reelection to U.S. House in Texas’ 28th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Texas on Wednesday. Cuellar, a 10-term representative, is the top Democrat on the House appropriations subcommittee in charge of homeland…
Texas Monthly – Republicans reassert their dominance in Texas
Recent gains made by Democrats in past elections were wiped out, as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other Republicans won by wide margins. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas GOP poised to increase its majorities in the Legislature
Gov. Greg Abbott said the House would have enough Republicans to pass school vouchers next year. Read: Read More