As far back as I can remember, Pecos cantaloupe was a family affair.Growing up, my siblings and I spent part of the summer with our grandparents in El Paso. The halcyon desert…
Texas Monthly – Ten Colorful Ways to Say It’s Hotter Than Hades in Texas
In Talking Texan, we explore the diverse dialects, interesting idioms, and unique linguistics of the Lone Star State. One aspect of life in the Lone Star State that Texans tend to talk about…
El Paso Matters – EPCC offers free Narcan to students; meet city manager finalists at meet-and-greets
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. EPCC Offers Free Narcan to Students, Employees…
KTSM News – Person rescued from canal in South Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A person suffered severe injuries after they were rescued from the canal at the Border Highway Friday morning, Aug. 2, in South Central El Paso, according to…
KTSM News – Friday 9-hour forecast: Expect a heat advisory as scorching temperatures linger
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – TGIF! We’re forecasting a very hot day across the Sun City as we continue to feel scorching temperatures. Expect a high of 105-degrees. With the morning starting…
Texas Monthly – Texas activist frustrates election officials with lawsuit about threat to ballot secrecy
Laura Pressley claims she found an “algorithmic pattern” that links voters to their ballots. But she won’t make it public. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the center
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing off against Allred in his reelection campaign, has worked to tie Allred to Harris’ political record. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Where 40 MLB prospects traded at the deadline begin with their new organizations
Nearly 100 players were moved at the trade deadline, many of them minor leaguers. Where are the most notable playing now? Read: Read More
Yard Barker – TCU gets another flip, securing commitment of former Baylor DL prospect
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes and his staff are on a roll on the recruiting trail, and right now, they’re building some major momentum by stealing their rival’s recruits. Read: Read More
KTSM News – LCPD: 2 students arrested for possessing firearms on campus
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Two 15-year-old students were arrested Thursday morning, Aug. 1 for possessing firearms at Organ Mountain High School, according to the Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD). At about…