Reporters from both organizations spent a day documenting the reality on the border. Here’s a summary of what they found. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Road to capture an ACC title far from a two-horse race
Clemson or Miami in the ACC seems to be a foregone conclusion, but it shouldn’t be. Read: Read More
Border Report – With immigration and abortion on Arizona’s ballot, Republicans are betting on momentum
PHOENIX (AP) — Voters will decide ballot measures on abortion and immigration in Arizona, a key battleground state where Republicans are looking to capitalize on concerns about illegal border crossings to counter…
El Paso Matters – Did the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang take over an El Paso hotel?
Editor’s Note: El Paso Matters is partnering with Gigafact to produce “fact briefs” that examine claims about issues shaping our community. NO. El Paso County Attorney Christina Sanchez stated Sept. 10, 2024,…
Texas Monthly – The Story Behind Texas Tech’s Incredible Tortilla-Themed Hockey Jerseys
WHO: The Texas Tech club hockey teamWHAT: The squad’s new flour tortilla–themed jerseysWHY IT’S SO GREAT: The tortillas were flying early and often Saturday in Lubbock after Texas Tech took a 14–0…
Border Report – Texas’ growth at risk due to water shortages, urgent action needed
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — In Wimberley, boulders and deer bones bake in the heat where there was once a thriving creek. The lakes and rivers that once attracted Texans and enabled them to…
Border Report – Sacred Heart Church to close shelter after migrant decline
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Sacred Heart Church, known for aiding asylum seekers since 2022, will close its shelter for migrants starting Oct. 7. Church officials say the number of migrants seeking…
Border Report – Drug detection device helps opioid users reduce risks
(NEXSTAR) — Chicago is taking a proactive approach when it comes to harm reduction from fentanyl use. The Chicago Recovery Alliance has taken that fight to the streets with a drug detection…
Yard Barker – Undefeated no more: Predicting which eight perfect CFB teams will lose in Week 5
After Week 4, 26 undefeated teams remain in FBS. With a pair of undefeated games in Week 5, those numbers are guaranteed to drop this weekend. But the losers of Illinois-Penn State…
El Paso Matters – El Paso events: UTEP Florafest, EP Film Fest, Way Out West Fest and more
Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. UTEP FloraFest The fall FloraFest native plant sale returns Saturday, Sept. 28, to the University of…