Several migrant advocacy groups and organizations are speaking out against President Trump’s decision Friday to name Steven Miller, the architect of his controversial immigration policies, as his new chief of staff days…
KTSM News – El Paso teen arrested after school hallway assault
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 17-year-old man and two other students were arrested for allegedly “jumping” another student at Mountain View High School, according to court documents obtained by KTSM 9…
Texas Monthly – In historic first, women poised to hold top three leadership positions in Texas government
Texas made history Tuesday night by electing the first Latina governor and first female lieutenant governor. In January, the state House is expected to elect the first female Speaker. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – OpenAI reportedly raises an additional $11 billion at a $1.25 trillion valuation
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:…