Geek Ventures is raising a Fund II, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm, founded in 2021 by Ihar Mahaniok, focuses on investing in early-stage immigrant founders. Mahaniok immigrated to the…
El Paso Matters – City, county, nonprofits scramble amid Trump’s executive order suspending federal grants
El Paso nonprofits, higher education institutions, health care providers and governments were gripped by uncertainty Tuesday, trying to understand the potential impact of a Trump administration order that temporarily suspended billions of…
Texas Monthly – Abbott orders state police to help federal agents with immigration enforcement
According to the governor, 5,400 immigrants in Texas have a warrant for their arrest. Read: Read More
KTSM News – County looks to save millions with infrastructure upgrades
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County kicked off a far-ranging infrastructure modernization project that aims to save millions of dollars over the next 20 years. Photos by Shaun Felice –…
Texas Monthly – Department of Justice cuts off federally funded legal aid to detained immigrants
The decision to halt the program could prevent thousands of people detained in immigration detention centers from receiving legal advice. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Patriots take ‘safe, steady’ approach in latest mock draft
The 4-13 New England Patriots have holes all over their roster but according to the latest mock draft from NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, they’ll start with the offensive line. Read: Read More
Border Report – Abbott asks Texas DPS to deploy tactical strike teams to ‘support Homeland Security operations’
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday morning asked the Texas Department of Public Safety, or DPS, to deploy tactical strike teams to “support the Trump Administration’s homeland security operations…
KTSM News – City reminds residents on deadline for property taxes
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso’s Tax Office is reminding taxpayers that the deadline to pay property taxes is quickly approaching. The City says it collects property taxes…
KTSM News – Fort Bliss impliments military training for southern border mission
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fort Bliss is providing “additional support” and training for the border mission in response to the national emergency declared by the Trump Administration, according to a news…
Border Report – Google Maps to rename ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’
(The Hill) – Google said on Monday that it will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” in Google Maps once it is updated in the U.S….