OpenAI has reportedly raised an additional $11 billion as part of a funding round that hasn’t closed yet but is expected to in the coming weeks. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Susie Wiles out, Stephen Miller in, as Trump’s chief of staff
President Trump announced Friday that his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is leaving the White House and longtime adviser Stephen Miller will take her place. The move comes after Republicans suffered sweeping…
Border Report – 2 men arrested after trick-or-treaters found with mushroom gummies
Two men were arrested in Southern California after psilocybin-infused gummies were allegedly left on their porch where more than a dozen young trick-or-treaters picked them up. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
There are now 100K Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily. Read more: Read More
Border Report – CBP seizes 1,000 pounds of meth hidden in leek shipment
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine allegedly concealed within shipments of leeks at the Pharr Port of Entry. At 8 p.m….
Texas Monthly – Houston mayor limits police cooperation with ICE after Democratic wins
Houston police will stop contacting ICE during traffic stops when drivers aren’t arrested, even if they have immigration warrants. The change follows pressure from Gov. Greg Abbott to maintain cooperation. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Senfronia Thompson says she has the votes to become the first woman and first Black Texas House speaker
The 87-year-old Houston Democrat, known as Ms. T, has served in the Legislature since 1973. On Tuesday, her party won control of the Texas House for the first time since 2003. Read:…
El Paso Matters – Legacy of loyalty: Scott Brooks built more than a football program in 28 seasons at Canutillo
One recent Sunday evening, Scott Brooks sat on his back porch and contemplated something that had rarely crossed his mind in nearly three decades — a football season at Canutillo High School…
Border Report – Austin leaders consider changes to how APD works with ICE following midterm
After a historic midterm election that will bring sweeping changes to leadership in Texas, Austin’s elected leaders say they’re considering changes to how APD works with ICE. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – She should be celebrating Senior Night. Instead, this El Paso teen is in Dilley ICE detention.
Two months ago during homecoming celebrations, Michell Germán was crowned Lady-in -Waiting at El Paso High School, donning a white “Hoco Court” sash over her Tigerettes dance team uniform. Her mother and…