This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. El Paso Desalination Plant to Receive $4…
The Athletic MiLB News – Here are 9 Houston Astros prospects to watch in a pivotal minor-league season
First-year Astros farm director Sam Niedorf provided insight on the players to keep an eye on as the minor-league season begins. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Why Carlos Lagrange is among 5 Yankees prospects poised to break out in 2026
Lagrange leads our list of the five Yankees prospects most likely to break out and help in the Bronx in 2026. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – A Drive-Through BBQ Joint Like You’ve Never Seen Before
My wife drove the family SUV into a barbecue joint last week. Don’t worry, the big garage doors were open on both ends of Thirsty’s BBQ Barn & Beer, in Clyde, just…
Texas Monthly – The Next Great American Cyclist Might Be an Unassuming Teenager From Amarillo
Beckam Drake comes from what he calls a “pretty cookie-cutter Texas family.” His mom, Kaylyn, teaches English as a second language in the local public schools. His dad, Justin, is a mechanic…
Texas Monthly – The Daily Crossword: March 27, 2026
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Texas Monthly – After Minnesota scandal, Texas reviewed its child care spending. It found little fraud.
An investigation ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott found that less than half a percent of federal money spent on child care scholarships in Texas was considered “improper.” Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown
Wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – How a 27-year-old upstart unseated longtime Texas House Democrat Chris Turner
Junior Ezeonu, a Grand Prairie City Council member, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary, becoming the representative-elect for the southeast Tarrant County House district. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Word Wrangler: March 27, 2026
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