The Texas Tribune’s database of Texas state employees’ compensation is updated to represent salaries as of October 1. It includes detailed data for the 113 agencies in state government and positions at…
Texas Tribune Distrust of voting machines throws a Texas county’s election planning into chaos
There’s no evidence the machines are insecure, but one Kerr County commissioner is pushing to get rid of them. Two elections administrators have already quit over the commotion. Read: Read More
Texas Tribune Texas’ main voucher bill seeks to avoid other states’ mistakes but keeps ideas that attracted criticism
Like in Texas, voucher programs in other states sparked vigorous debates, came with the same promises and faced similar concerns. Not all predictions came true. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Tradeshift co-founder accused of sexual assault by company, allegations he denies
Tradeshift, a late-stage fintech startup that has raised over $1 billion in venture and debt, has dismissed its co-founder Christian Lanng, citing “serious allegations of sexual assault and harassment” and “gross misconduct…
Tech Crunch – Devialet’s Gemini II are the most luxurious wireless earbuds you can get
Devialet isn’t like any other tech company — its products are at the intersection of audio engineering and luxury. That’s why its new wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation don’t look like…
Tech Crunch – Microsoft’s $68.7B Activision acquisition clears final hurdle as UK approves restructured deal
It has been a long time coming, but Microsoft’s near-two year attempt to buy gaming giant Activision is finally happening, after the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) accepted a restructured proposal…
KTSM News – Increased patrols expected at Jewish synagogues in EP
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Following the ongoing conflict in Israel, Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that over $4 million will be allocated from the public from the Governor’s Public Safety Office….
Yard Barker – Oklahoma snags 310-pound OL recruit over Clemson, Baylor
The class of 2024 offensive lineman is 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds. That’s NFL size as a soon-to-be incoming freshman. Read: Read More
KTSM News – EPISD Trustee Josh Acevedo running for District 2
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Independent School District Board of Trustee member Josh Acevedo announced that he will be running in the special election for the El Paso City…
Yard Barker – LSU HC Brian Kelly says fund to support Greg Brooks Jr. is ‘well over six figures’
A fund was started to help Brooks and his family pay for medical expenses, and it has reached “well over six figures,” per Coach Kelly. Read: Read More