WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials on Tuesday announced the latest border data, and it suggests the Biden administration is poised to end its term without an expected bump in illegal border crossings….
KTSM News – Teen boys arrested after trying to rob vape store in West El Paso, police say
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two teenage boys are facing charges after they attempted to rob a vape store this week in West El Paso, El Paso Police said. Antonio Bueno, 17,…
Yard Barker – With draft decision, Quinn Ewers aims to take advantage of poor QB class
As perplexing as it seems, Quinn Ewers’ draft decision could be wise. Read: Read More
Border Report – Air in 12 Texas counties exceeded federal soot standards, but only 4 face consequences
Twelve Texas counties have recently exceeded federal air quality standards for particulate matter, commonly known as soot. But Texas environmental regulators are proposing that only four of them be required to take action…
Texas Monthly – Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Republican U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Wild Rice Is the Coolest Plant You’ve Never Heard Of
If you’ve never heard of Texas wild rice, you’re not alone. The plant’s obscurity is a consequence of its rarity. Endemic to Central Texas and listed as federally endangered, Zizania texana grows…
Yard Barker – Texas QB Quinn Ewers declares for NFL Draft
While Ewers is not currently viewed as a no-doubt first-round pick, he is expected to be one of the first QBs chosen in a crop that has generated significant questions. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% staff turnover rate. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – “The Star-Spangled Banner” According to Ted Nugent
There’s a lot to say about Ted Nugent. There always has been. When the rest of Planet Rock and Roll orbited around booze and drugs, the Nuge was a substance-free, gun-loving guitar…
KTSM News – Officials tout Gaza ceasefire deal, plan to free hostages as Israel says details still in flux
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, multiple officials announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most…