If elected next year, Woodfill also plans to run for House speaker. His campaign accuses his 2024 opponent, conservative state Rep. Lacey Hull, of conspiring with incumbent Speaker Dade Phelan to work…
Texas Monthly – Why Rich Guys Love Dressing Like Cartoon Cowboys
The humble cowboy hat, iconic though it may be, had simple origins. Philadelphia-based hatmaker John Batterson Stetson—that last name ought to be familiar—released, back in 1865, the “Boss of the Plains” hat,…
Yard Barker – More turmoil for Michigan coaching staff as assistant coach is fired
The Michigan football program has more drama and turmoil to deal with this week as the school announced linebacker coach Chris Partridge has been fired. No reason for the dismissal was provided…
Tech Crunch – Rising interest rates are helping more than just fintech-focused companies
It’s notable that interest rates have risen so much that revenue from cash holdings have grown large enough that their positive earnings impact is broadening. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For…
Tech Crunch – Will 2024 be a bounce-back year for startups?
Enterprise startups were hit hard in 2023, but VCs are a little more optimistic about their portfolio companies heading into 2024. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read…
Border Report – Migrant dies during ‘stampede’ into the US
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — A man died after taking part in what migrant advocates are calling a “stampede” into the United States along the Tijuana River channel early Wednesday morning. A…
El Paso Matters – Experts advise students to prepare for December launch of ‘Better’ FAFSA
In Texas, the high school classes of 2021 and 2022 left almost $886 million in Pell Grants unclaimed by not completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA….
Border Report – These major retail stores will be closed on Thanksgiving
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — Trying to get a jump on your holiday shopping? Unfortunately, you may need to wait until Black Friday (though many retailers already started their deals earlier this month)…
Tech Crunch – How we run our in-house generative AI accelerator: Framework for ideation
The first essential step to cultivate innovation within an established company is to create a dedicated space where new ideas will be born. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use…
Border Report – Texas man executed for 2001 killing of 5-year-old girl abducted from a store
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man convicted of strangling a 5-year-old girl who was taken from a Walmart store nearly 22 years ago and burning her body was executed Thursday evening. David Renteria,…