This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. Hal Marcus Memorial, Artwork Unveiling Set for…
Tech Crunch – In another wild turn for AI chips, Meta signs deal for millions of Amazon AI CPUs
Meta has commandeered a big chunk of Amazon’s homegrown CPUs (not GPUs) for AI agentic workloads, signaling that a new kind of chip race has begun. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas lieutenant governor Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
The lieutenant governor’s office is one of the most powerful in Texas government, and the 2026 race features a Democratic runoff between Vikki Goodwin and Marcos Velez. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Two years after a judge recommended her murder conviction be tossed, Melissa Lucio still waits for freedom
A district judge provided two recommendations to the Court of Criminal Appeals in 2024, but the court’s process provides no details on when it will rule on the death row inmate’s innocence….
Tech Crunch – Porsche is adding an all-electric Cayenne coupe to its lineup
Porsche will start selling the Cayenne Coupe Electric in late summer. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Rosa’s Cantina forced to close as concerns escalate over ‘developments’ at nearby dam
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso’s iconic Rosa’s Cantina is closed until further notice after El Paso Water’s mitigation efforts for the potential risk of a dam breach at Cement Lake…
KTSM News – Two EPPD units crash in Central El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two El Paso Police Department units were involved in a crash on Thursday evening, April 23, in Central El Paso. The video and photos were captured by…
Border Report – Residents unhappy border wall popped up so close to their new homes
Thirty-foot-tall steel panels loom over a new subdivision where several residents said they don’t like the dust nor noise, and they’re worried this will affect their property values. Read: Read More
KTSM News – CPS: Over 1K confirmed victims of child abuse, neglect in El Paso for FY 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to raising awareness and fostering community, family, and social support systems that ensure healthy child development and safety. The…
Tech Crunch – Bob Iger rejoins Thrive Capital as advisor after Disney exit
The former Disney CEO hold a stake in Thrive, and has previously held the role of the venture partner at the firm. Read more: Read More