Here’s a roundup of some culture and civic events in the borderland in the coming week. Día de Los Niños / Día de Los Libros The city’s annual Día de los Niños…
El Paso Herald Post – Vaping in México? Think Again.
CANCUN, México., April 22, 2026: That relaxing vacation at a Mexican beach could end up costing you up to $12,500 for having vape gear on you as you enter México. […] The…
Tech Crunch – Exclusive: Google deepens Thinking Machines Lab ties with new multi-billion-dollar deal
Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab has signed a multi-billion-dollar deal with Google Cloud for AI infrastructure powered by Nvidia’s latest GB300 chips, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Google Maps is about to get a big dose of AI
Generative AI is being infused into Google’s popular feature within Maps. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Duolingo is now giving free users access to advanced learning content
Duolingo is opening up its advanced language learning content offering to free users, allowing them to acquire skills that were previously reserved to paid subscribers. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – The most interesting startups showcased at Google Cloud Next 2026
Google wants AI startups on its cloud and has showcased a long list of them at its annual conference. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas father among DACA recipients Trump administration now targeting for deportation
Immigrants with DACA were protected from deportation, but since Trump’s return, the government has arrested nearly 300 DACA recipients, including 75 in Texas. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas AG runoff: Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy weigh in on election integrity, lawsuits and more
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of one of our primary surveys featuring candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and attorney general. This Q&A has been edited…
Texas Monthly – Baylor University defies conservative reputation by hosting opposing political events
Baylor’s move to allow Turning Point USA’s tour stop on campus Wednesday, along with a rally featuring LGBTQ+ speakers is being called a win for diverse viewpoints by some. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Houston to vote on changes to ICE policy. Civil rights groups say the amendments would gut it.
The proposed amendment could give police more leeway for deciding when to extend the detention of people during encounters like traffic stops in order for ICE agents to arrive. Read: Read More