Dallas and Williamson counties switched from centralized voting sites to neighborhood precincts in the primary, confusing voters and prompting lower courts to extend some polling site hours. Read: Read More
Border Report – ‘We knew it would not be approved’
The President of Mexico is brushing off Wednesday’s failure of a landmark election reform bill critics warned could’ve turned the country into a one-party state. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Surviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingers
Seven months after escaping the Target shooting, an Austin mother and daughter navigate trauma, fear and unexpected growth. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – With Tony Gonzales out, Democrats sense an opening against new hardline GOP nominee Brandon Herrera
By Gabby Birenbaum /The Texas Tribune Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. WASHINGTON — When Katy Padilla Stout first announced a bid for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, neither the former teacher…
Tech Crunch – Substack launches a built-in recording studio
Substack creators can pre-record video conversations with up to two guests, then publish directly on the platform. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers’ messages
When buyers inquire about an item’s availability, sellers can use Meta AI to automatically draft replies using information from their listing, such as the description, availability, pickup location, and price. Read more: Read…
Border Report – ICE replacing operator of El Paso detention camp, report says
(Texas Tribune) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is terminating its $1.2 billion contract for Camp East Montana, a hastily constructed immigration detention facility in El Paso that has been experiencing a…
Tech Crunch – Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating
Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating. Read more: Read More
Border Report – ‘Binational roadmap’ to address sewage ‘crisis’ in Tijuana River Valley
The report documents that the International Wastewater Treatment Plant, responsible for treating a large portion of the sewage-tainted water that comes in from Mexico, received just $4 million in maintenance funding during…
KTSM News – UTEP ranked second most affordable college in Texas
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP says it’s been ranked as the second most affordable college in the state of Texas, according to new 2026 rankings by Research.com. The platform also ranked…