At TechCrunch’s sold-out StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on Thursday night, we covered a lot of ground in a short time, beginning with the question everyone in the industry is asking right…
Border Report – Catholic priest who criticized Trump immigration crackdown named West Virginia bishop
The next bishop for West Virginia Catholics will be an El Salvador-born advocate for immigrants who has opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown policies. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – UNT approves buyouts for professors, faculty as it tackles budget shortfalls
A drop in international student enrollment and state funding contributed to financial woes at the University of North Texas. Other state colleges face similar challenges. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Musely secures $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity
The DTC skin, hair, and menopause care brand will use the non-dilutive capital to super-charge customer acquisition. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Sheriff’s Office says concerts, events lead to traffic, more activity; urges patience
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public to expect traffic, congestion and lots of activity this weekend with several large-scale events on tap including…
Border Report – Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without the chance to seek bond. Read: Read More
Border Report – After major enforcement operations, Trump administration recalibrates immigration crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin was questioned by senators during his confirmation hearing about his vision for implementing President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda, he said his goal…
KTSM News – Man sentenced for making bomb threats to government officers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Roswell man was sentenced to 21 months in prison for a series of violent threats to government offices across several states, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for…
Tech Crunch – Meta buys robotics startup to bolster its humanoid AI ambitions
Meta bought humanoid startup Assured Robot Intelligence to beef up its AI models for robots, the company said. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Cooler temperatures, partly cloudy skies dominate El Paso’s weekend
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Happy Friday, Borderland! Shower chances hang around going into Friday night, but after that it’s cool temperatures and drier conditions for the weekend. Scattered shows might pop up just…