Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr., was indicted on charges of misappropriating funds during the COVID-19 pandemic in the South Texas border town of Laredo, the U.S. Attorney’s office announced Thursday. Read:…
Tech Crunch – Vimeo starts layoffs after acquisition by Bending Spoons
Vimeo is in the process of laying off some of its global staff after being acquired last year by Bending Spoons for $1.38B. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Weather Authority Alert: Rain (heavy at times), fog, wintry mix, mountain snow
Get ready for cold air, rain, fog, a wintry mix, and mountain snow!! We have the most unusual weather phenomenon happening this weekend. A warm-core Pacific system with lots of moisture will…
KTSM News – ICE officers at El Paso construction sites draw concerns from elected leaders
Editor’s note: Cursing may be heard in videos. Viewer discretion is advised. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Videos circulating on social media Thursday, Jan. 22, show U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents…
Border Report – Border Report Live: ICE raids hurting construction industry, leaders say
Over 9,000 people have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents this past year in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, according to construction industry officials who say workers are being targeted…
Border Report – San Diego County seeks funding for sewage-mitigation projects in Tijuana River Valley
“We are proposing the usage of $4.47 million in immediate county funding to better understand the correlation between the pollution and the health symptoms and to update infrastructure,” said Aguirre. “We’re talking…
Tech Crunch – GM to end Chevy Bolt EV production next year, move China-made Buick to U.S. factory
The factory musical chairs reflect an economic and political environment, shaped by the Trump administration’s tariff policy and its decision to end the federal EV tax credit. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Capital One acquires Brex for steep discount to its peak valuation, but early believers are laughing all the way to the bank
Before everyone sharpens their knives, consider that for the VCs who backed Brex at its outset, the sale is a triumph. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Mexican cartels’ days are numbered, new US drug czar says
The woman who succeeded Rahul Gupta as director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy said she wants to make it easier for addicts to find help than to…
The Athletic MiLB News – Rangers pay big price for MacKenzie Gore, sending first-rounder Gavin Fien to Nats
The Rangers are giving up a decent haul, including a potential top-20 prospect in Fien, but Gore makes them instantly 2-3 wins better. Read: Read More