Supporters of the amendment say it will protect farmers as the state’s largest cities continue to grow. Opponents suggest the amendment is too broad and ambiguous. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Blackbird invests in Carepatron’s “radically accessible” healthcare management platform
When TechCrunch covered Carepatron’s pre-seed last year, it was focused on serving solo practitioners and small health practices. Now the healthcare management system has scaled along with its clients, and works with…
Border Report – Over $3 million worth of marijuana found in clay pots at border
TECATE, Calif. — A 53-year-old commercial tractor-trailer driver was turned over to Homeland Security Investigations for further processing after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized over $3 million worth of…
Border Report – Harris County warns border bill could raise local taxes, overcrowd jails
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the state’s largest county deals with already-overcrowded jails, some county leaders are concerned the legislature’s latest proposal to prosecute illegal immigration could incarcerate even more nonviolent residents and…
Yard Barker – Watch: Opossum at TCU-Texas Tech game furious about being forced off field
An opossum was not happy about being escorted away from the field during Thursday’s matchup between TCU and Texas Tech. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Musky’s Hot Dogs: Pandemic’s ‘plan b’ succeeds 3 years later
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Musky’s Hot Dogs, a family-owned business that started as a “plan b” during the pandemic has grown into a successful food truck. Eddie Contreras started his journey…
Tech Crunch – Norrsken22’s debut fund closes at $205M to back growth-stage startups in Africa
It’s exciting times for growth-stage investment in Africa as Norrsken22, a Pan-African venture capital firm, achieves the final close of its debut fund, raising a total of $205 million, surpassing its initial…
KTSM News – BNHR holds ‘Day of the Dead’ procession in remembrance of lost migrant lives
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Border Network for Human Rights hosted a “Day of the Dead” procession and vigil Thursday evening, Nov. 2 to commemorate the hundreds of migrant lives lost…
Border Report – SpaceX wants to dump treated sewage water into Texas’ South Bay coastal preserve
BOCA CHICA BEACH, Texas (Border Report) — The waters of South Bay range from a few inches to just algae-strewn muddy flats, depending if rain falls on this remote section of South…
KTSM News – Man arrested, charged with 2 cases of discharging firearm
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A man was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 1 and charged with two cases of discharge firearm in certain municipalities following two incidents back in Sept. and June,…