A renowned Texas journalist, the Education Writers Association president joins us as we expand our team covering Texas schools and universities. Read: Read More
Border Report – Judge extends pause on work to turn Maryland warehouse into immigrant detention
A federal judge extended a pause on transforming a massive Maryland warehouse into a processing facility for immigrants in a development that comes as federal immigration officials review a plan to house tens of thousands in converted industrial…
Border Report – Guards beat, pepper-sprayed detainees at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ lawyer says
Guards severely beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at a state-run immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades this month, according to a lawyer for two detainees. Read: Read More
Border Report – Gunman who fired on tourists at Mexican pyramid carried materials related to 1999 Columbine massacre
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The gunman who opened fire on tourists at Mexico’s iconic Teotihuacan pyramids carried materials that were apparently related to the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School, authorities said…
KTSM News – Burlington to open new store in East El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Burlington Stores Inc., one of the nation’s fastest growing off-price retailers, is opening a new store in East El Paso later this month. The new store will…
Border Report – Man shot by ICE considered a flight risk, will remain in custody, lawyer says
A judge Monday ordered a man who was shot multiple times during an arrest by immigration officers in central California to remain in custody over concerns he could be a flight risk, a lawyer…
KTSM News – NM 159 reopens after being closed for winter
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico 159, also called Bursum Road, is now open to travel after being closed for the winter, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said. The road…
Texas Monthly – Michael and Susan Dell become UT Austin’s first $1 billion donors
The couple’s latest $750 million investment will help build a new Austin medical center that will provide specialized care, such as MD Anderson cancer treatment, and integrate AI into care. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – James Talarico calls for federal gas tax pause to combat surging fuel prices
A trade group argued that a federal gas tax suspension would be unlikely to show up in savings for drivers and would diminish needed infrastructure revenue. Read: Read More
KTSM News – South-Central El Paso blaze aftermath, investigation continues
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Fire crews are still on scene on Tuesday, April 21, after a large fire broke out in South-Central El Paso and “human remains” appeared to be found…