U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, came to the South Texas border for the groundbreaking Friday of a multi-million dollar facility being built to eradicate the New World…
Border Report – Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in plush companion
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog. More than a toy, this plush companion acts as a surrogate mom…
Border Report – Hackers use fake CAPTCHA schemes to put info-stealing viruses on your devices; here’s how to stay safe
If you’ve ever had to log into an online account, you’re likely familiar with a CAPTCHA ID verification box. Read: Read More
KTSM News – UMC has new CEO in restructuring move
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — University Medical Center has a new chief executive officer in what is being called a organizational restructuring, the hospital announced. Maria Zampini was announced as the new…
Border Report – ‘I don’t know what to tell him’: Child awaits father detained by ICE
A McAllen family is searching for answers after a local engineer was detained by federal immigration authorities just before boarding a flight. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Medical Board sanctions three doctors for delayed care in the deaths of two pregnant women
After Porsha Ngumezi and Nevaeh Crain died during miscarriages, the board ruled that the doctors’ substandard care led to the deaths and ordered them to complete extra training. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.
World, which has raised eyebrows (but also a lot of interest) with its Orb-centered anonymous verification project, is looking to expand its influence via a bevy of new partnerships. Read more: Read More
Border Report – 6 candidates confirmed for next week’s Inside California Politics California governor’s debate
(KRON/NEXSTAR) — The six candidates who have qualified for the Inside California Politics California gubernatorial debate on KRON4 next week have been confirmed. Following the collapse of former Bay Area Congressman Eric…
Border Report – ICE report details death of migrant detainee at Camp East Montana
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Victor Manuel Diaz, the 36-year-old migrant from Nicaragua who died at Camp East Montana in January, told medical staff of his previous diagnosis for tuberculosis. He was…
Border Report – ‘Glamping’ business owner denounces border wall plans for Big Bend
Billy Bartko traveled some 2,000 miles to Capitol Hill with one message for lawmakers and President Donald Trump: “Listen to the locals and protect our land.” Read: Read More