Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – After shocking quarter, IBM insists that AI isn’t killing the mainframe
After IBM’s stock crashed last week on warnings of a poor mainframe sales, the CEO explained that AI wrecked corporate hardware budget, temporarily. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Barrio Azteca lookout pleads guilty in 2010 US Consulate murders
Another member of the Barrio Azteca gang has pleaded guilty to his role in the 2010 U.S. Consulate murders in Juarez, Mexico. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – Why your El Paso Electric bill is higher this summer — and what you can do to avoid big spikes
El Pasoans have been stunned when they opened their electric bills in recent weeks, with many taking to social media to express outrage. “Is it just me or did anybody else in…
Border Report – Barrio Azteca lookout pleads guilty in 2010 US Consulate murders
Another member of the Barrio Azteca gang has pleaded guilty to his role in the 2010 U.S. Consulate murders in Juarez, Mexico. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Cornyn votes for Trump diplomatic nominees after securing funds for global HIV/AIDS initiative
The Republican senator from Texas had threatened to withhold his vote on Trump’s ambassador nominees unless the White House unlocked the freeze on a fund meant for HIV/AIDS prevention. Read: Read More
KTSM News – 2 people hurt after motorcycle, vehicle crash in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two people were hurt, one with serious injuries, after a crash involving a motorcycle and vehicle in East El Paso, according to an El Paso Fire Department…
Texas Monthly – Student success should mean more state money for universities, Texas agency suggests
The state’s higher education agency recommends Texas lawmakers revamp funding for public universities that rewards schools for student success. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas Republicans unite behind Iran war funding as U.S. House passes $95 billion spending package
With support from Democrats Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, the House also passed a bill Wednesday that would ban members of Congress from trading stocks and implement new voter ID requirements. Read:…
KTSM News – Hiker rescued after fall in Franklin Mountains State Park
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A hiker who fell and stayed on the Franklin Mountains State Park overnight was rescued by the El Paso Fire Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection…