The 2026-27 school year begins in less than three weeks, and El Paso-area families are preparing for another busy back-to-school season with registration deadlines, school supply drives, tax-free shopping weekend and campus…
Tech Crunch – Netflix could be planning ‘always-on’ live TV channels
Amid signs of slowing engagement, Netflix is reportedly considering launching “always-on” live channels, giving subscribers something to tune into 24/7. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – EU threatens Meta with fines over addictive features on Facebook and Instagram
The tech giant is in breach of the Digital Services Act by focusing on features like infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the highly personalized recommendation algorithms, the European Commission said. Read more:…
Tech Crunch – Florida ransomware negotiator convicted for helping ransomware gang extort US companies
A third ransomware negotiator has been jailed for helping a notorious ransomware group to extort American victim companies into paying the hackers. Read more: Read More
El Paso Matters – Central fire station opens; city of El Paso settles Daniel Villegas lawsuit
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. Central El Paso Fire Station Opens its…
El Paso Herald Post – Amidst Immigration Enforcement Surge, Non-Immigrant Visas for Agriculture Workers Surge
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2026: A five-day nationwide immigration enforcement operation that resulted in approximately 10,000 arrests has intensified the national debate over labor, immigration policy and the future of America’s […] The…
Texas Monthly – The Most Useless Border Barrier in Texas
Perhaps Raymond Skiles should be relieved. A few months ago, the Trump administration was laying the groundwork to take part of his 550-acre ranch near tiny Langtry to build a border wall—part…
Texas Monthly – Does Portland Still Have the Best Texas-Style Barbecue Outside of Texas?
Nearly seven years ago, I claimed that the Texas-style barbecue in Portland, Oregon, was better than that in any other city outside Texas. I went back in 2024 to double-check and found…
Texas Monthly – How I Found Joy and Heartbreak at the Texas World Cup
PregameIt’s been decades since I’ve had a pint of ale for breakfast, but it’s ten in the morning on June 17, World Cup game day, and The Londoner pub, in Arlington, is…
The Athletic MiLB News – Rintaro Sasaki, the Japanese high school phenom, reaches career crossroad at MLB Draft
Sasaki’s path to the MLB Draft was unusual, as he went from Japan to Stanford with the goal of reaching MLB quicker. Will his plan work out? Read: Read More