As federal pandemic aid ends and sales tax revenues cool, analysts say it could constrain the Texas Legislature in coming years. But they don’t see an immediate budget crisis on the horizon….
Texas Monthly – Sen. John Cornyn looks to overcome Paxton primary challenge by embracing Trump
As he faces the toughest electoral challenge of his career, Cornyn has also wielded his powers as a U.S. senator to lean into partisan issues prized by the GOP base. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – The Daily Crossword: June 30, 2025
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Texas Monthly – Texas capital murder case attempts to severely punish abortion pill use by treating a fetus as a person
A North Texas man charged with capital murder after slipping mifepristone into his girlfriend’s food signals another attempt to rein in abortion pills. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Spotify revamps its Discover Weekly playlist after ten years
Spotify is making Discover Weekly more customizable by genre. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Word Wrangler: June 30, 2025
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Border Report – Trump says there will be ‘temporary pass’ for migrant farm, hotel workers
(The Hill) — President Donald Trump said that there will be a temporary pass issued for migrants working at farms and in the hospitality industry to allow employers to have more control…
Border Report – 3 people rescued from border fence after failed attempt to enter U.S. illegally
Video above: This Nexstar Media video explains the process of deportation. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Three individuals were rescued early Sunday morning after becoming trapped atop the border fence near Otay…
Tech Crunch – Why AI will eat McKinsey’s lunch — but not today
Navin Chaddha, managing director of the 55-year-old Silicon Valley venture firm Mayfield, is betting big on AI’s ability to transform people-heavy industries like consulting, law, and accounting. The veteran investor, whose wins…
Tech Crunch – OpenAI reportedly ‘recalibrating’ compensation in response to Meta hires
With Meta successfully poaching a number of its senior researchers, an OpenAI executive reportedly reassured team members Saturday that company leadership has not “been standing idly by.” Read more: Read More