The Biden campaign on Thursday ripped former President Trump’s convention speech as a rambling attempt to mask his “extreme vision” for a second term, while touting President Biden’s intention to stay in…
Border Report – Mexican president calls Donald Trump ‘a friend’ and says he’ll warn him against closing border
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s president called Donald Trump “a friend” Friday and said he would write to the former U.S. president to warn him against pledging to close the border or blaming migrants…
Border Report – Biden cancels meeting with Latino civil rights organization after testing positive for coronavirus
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Joe Biden tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday while trying to shore up support among disenchanted voters key to his reelection chances, prompting him to cancel a meeting with…
Texas Monthly – Meanwhile, in Texas: A Giraffe Attempts a Kidnapping, Then Thinks Better of It
At a drive-through safari park in Glen Rose, a giraffe picked up a 2-year-old girl by her shirt, lifting her out of the bed of her family’s truck and quickly letting her…
Border Report – Trump closes out RNC with charged speech after assassination attempt
MILWAUKEE — Former President Trump on Thursday closed out an emotionally charged Republican National Convention with an appeal for the country to heal “discord and division” days after he was injured in…
Border Report – Biden decision on future expected in coming days, and Harris is considered heir apparent
Well-connected Democratic Party insiders say they expect President Biden to make a major announcement about his future soon after the Republican National Convention concludes in Milwaukee and that congressional leaders expect that…
KTSM News – Texas Driver’s License Offices closed after global CrowdStrike incident, outages
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Texas Department of Public Safety announced on Friday morning that its Driver’s License Offices across the state were closed, “due to a technical issue which is related…
Texas Monthly – Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl
In Harris County, more federal money is available to help low- and moderate-income residents install rooftop solar. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – CBS affiliate in El Paso ending most of its local news programming
El Paso’s CBS affiliate is eliminating most and perhaps all of its local newscasts, the latest erosion of local news in the nation’s 23rd largest city. “Beginning August 5, we will be…
Texas Monthly – U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey calls for Biden to step aside
He is the second Texan and first member of the Congressional Black Caucus to openly call for Biden to withdraw. Read: Read More