Texas earmarked $1.4 billion to help fund flood prevention projects. But after learning that so many communities turned down the money, two lawmakers who approved the program acknowledged it was flawed. Read:…
Tech Crunch – Healthify upgrades its AI assistant Ria with real-time conversation capabilities
Healtify is adding live conversation capabilities to its AI assistant, powered by OpenAI’s realtime APIs Read more: Read More
KTSM News – El Paso Water: Rates to go back into community to support service
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso Water held a community open house on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for residents to learn about the utility’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and rate increase….
El Paso Matters – Houston ISD administrator Josue Borrego named Canutillo ISD superintendent finalist
Josue Borrego, who has served as a top school administrator in Houston, has been chosen to serve as the next superintendent of the Canutillo Independent School District. The Canutillo ISD board voted…
KTSM News – Canutillo ISD names lone finalist for superintendent job
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously picked Dr. Josue D. Borrego as the lone finalist as its new superintendent. The board voted late Tuesday…
KTSM News – Loretto senior earns full-ride QuestBridge scholarship; also a semifinalist for Gates
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Loretto Academy senior has earned a prestigious QuestBridge Match Scholarship and has earned a full four-year scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, the El Paso…
KTSM News – Border Patrol: Woman wanted for child abuse arrested trying to enter country at Tornillo
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Guatemalan national wanted for aggravated child abuse was arrested when she attempted to enter the United States in Tornillo, according to a social media post from…
Texas Monthly – Camp Mystic announces enhanced safety plans after deaths of 25 girls, two counselors
Months after parents criticized plans for the camp to reopen next summer, Mystic’s owners said in a letter Tuesday that safety upgrades will exceed new state law. Read: Read More
Border Report – Tijuana River poses flooding risks if not dredged, expert says
According to the group, the floor of the channel has risen by 10 feet over the years, meaning it will take less water for the river to crest over its levees. Read:…
Tech Crunch – All the biggest news from AWS’ big tech show re:Invent 2025
Amazon Web Services giant tech conference is happening this week with news ranging from chips to AI services. Read more: Read More