[[{“value”:” Yesterday the City voted 5-3 to let the voters decide in the November 5 General Election whether to kill the City’s ill-fated project to build an arena in downtown El Paso….
The Athletic MiLB News – First impressions of Cam Smith and the Chicago Cubs’ 2024 draft class
Get to know more about what the Cubs think of first-rounder Smith, Cole Mathis, Ronny Cruz and Ariel Armas. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Twins midseason top 20 prospects: Jenkins, Lee, Rodriguez lead farm system on the rise
One of MLB’s most improved farm systems, the Twins now boast three consensus top-50 prospects and a total of six top-100 prospects. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – A look at the Texas mental health workforce shortage
A guide to some of the professions that make up the mental health workforce. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – After three citywide water outages, Odessa will invest $25 million to fix infrastructure
The Odessa City Council approved the budget to replace nearly 200 water valves and 17,000 feet of pipe. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Trump helped Wesley Hunt get elected. At RNC, he returns the favor.
Wesley Hunt is one of the few Texans selected to speak at the RNC main stage — a reflection of his ardent support for former President Donald Trump. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Giants added premium talent early in MLB Draft, despite losing 2 picks
The Giants didn’t have a second- or third-round pick, but they see promise in Dakota Jordan, taken in Round 4. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – A’s take it ‘old school’ in their final draft in Oakland, select 18 college players
The A’s had a throwback draft in their last season in Oakland, with a “Moneyball”-like 18 college picks out of 21 selections. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – Clemson HC Dabo Swinney still reveling in final win over Nick Saban and Alabama
Speaking in a recent press conference about the newly retired Saban, Swinney revealed that he’s happy the legendary head coach doesn’t have a chance anymore to even up their series. Read: Read More
Border Report – South Texas congressman says Mexico will start repaying water debt ‘soon’
McALLEN, Texas (Border Report) — A South Texas congressman who is part of a bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers meeting with officials in Mexico City this week says Mexico intends to repay…