The Texas Comptroller’s Office has included El Paso Independent School District among four institutions picked for “a detailed review” to examine if they spend state funds in compliance with state law. Texas…
Border Report – California real-estate agent arrested at LAX is a Chinese spy, feds say
Wanying “Heather” Zhang, 34, was taken into custody by FBI agents while attempting to depart for China, according to federal authorities. Read: Read More
El Chuqueño Blog – The Misinformation Mile
by Tim Holt Chris Fox used to be somebody in El Paso. In fact, the Vice President of the biggest bank in town was often referred to as “Mr. El Paso” for…
Tech Crunch – Silicon Valley’s AI wunderkind launches Underdog, the most private Instinct/Muse competitor yet
Sigil Wen, backed by a Silicon Valley’s who-who, has built an on-device AI assistant that promises to be free, fully private, and capable for everyday tasks. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – How AI decision models could change content moderation
On Tuesday, Musubi announced a lightweight decision model made for real-time moderation called PolicyLM-1.7B, released with open weights. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Doña Ana County approves disaster declaration for floods
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Board of Commissioners for Doña Ana County unanimously approved a resolution to issue a disaster declaration after the county was affected by severe flooding on Sept….
Texas Monthly – TribCast: Are Texas’ voter systems ready for a contentious election?
Votebeat’s Natalia Contreras joins TribCast to explain the state of Texas’ voter rolls one month before election day. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – AI computing startup Lambda to raise $4B ahead of planned IPO
Nvidia-backed Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a $14.5 billion pre-money valuation ahead of a planned 2027 IPO, led by Coatue and Blackstone. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in
Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new…
The Border Chronicle – School of Welcome: Doors Open for Immigrant Students on Mexico’s Southern Border
Prepa 2 in Tapachula, Chiapas, has become a model of inclusive education by helping immigrant students overcome barriers, find community, and pursue their futures with dedicated educators. Read more: Read More