EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — As students returned to the classroom on Monday, August 3, the Borderland paused, reflecting and remembering that fateful day seven years ago when 23 people were killed,…
Border Report – ‘Outrageous cost of beef’ blamed in closure of award-winning Texas barbecue restaurant
An award-winning barbecue restaurant located just outside of Austin, Texas, will soon be closing its doors, and the cost of beef may be at least partially to blame. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Man arrested following threats, assaults, pursuit in Horizon
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A man was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly making threats towards officers, assaulting them, and fleeing, according to the Horizon City Police Department. The suspect was…
Texas Monthly – Following ban, Texas hemp reps sue state for violating commerce protections
Members of the hemp industry are suing Texas, claiming that the ban on hemp-derived THC products impose an unconstitutional burden on interstate commerce. Read: Read More
Border Report – Rail worker safety policy leaves some contractors worried about workforce limitations
In late June, TxDOT sent a memo to the state’s Rail Transit Agencies enforcing that all safety training exams must be administered in English exclusively. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Data center approvals in Texas halted until audits completed, Gov. Greg Abbott says
On Monday, the governor ordered the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to audit all data centers wanting to connect to the state’s power grid. Read:…
Border Report – Slain teen girl found buried in California vineyard identified nearly 50 years after death
The body of a homicide victim who was found buried in a California vineyard has been identified as a 15-year-old girl who disappeared in February 1978. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Outernet turns your saved posts into real-world adventures
Founded by the creators of viral offline events like San Francisco’s citywide scavenger hunt Pursuit, Outernet’s app helps users save places and events they discover online, then nudges them to actually go. Read…
The Athletic MiLB News – Phillies get a sorely needed bat in Luis Arraez for two good relief prospects
Arraez boosts a Phillies’ offense that has been taking on water, while the Giants get two pitchers with upside. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – WhatsApp says it is is fixing an issue that disabled several accounts
Meta says it’s restoring access to WhatsApp accounts that were mistakenly flagged and placed “under review” after users reported being unexpectedly locked out of the messaging app. Read more: Read More