Six House Democrats on Wednesday crossed the aisle to vote in favor of a funding measure aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Democrats provided a cushion for…
KTSM News – City considers monthly fee to help pay for road maintenance
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso residents could one day see a new monthly fee added to their bills to help pay for street repairs, but city officials stress the idea…
El Paso Matters – U.S. bishops back sainthood cause for Father Richard Thomas, El Paso priest who served Borderland poor
U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly supported this week a request to advance the beatification and canonization of the Rev. Richard Thomas, a Jesuit priest who participated in a multiplication of food at a…
Texas Monthly – U.S. House OKs funding deal to reopen government with support from Texas Republicans
The spending package includes a provision that will criminalize the sale of almost all consumable hemp products nationwide, restoring a similar ban to the one vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott. Read: Read…
Tech Crunch – Jack Dorsey funds diVine, a Vine reboot that includes Vine’s video archive
Jack Dorsey backs diVine, a Vine reboot that includes Vine’s video archive of 6-second, looping videos. Read more: Read More
Texas Monthly – Former state Rep. Chris Paddie fined $105,500 for violating revolving door lobbying law
The Marshall Republican began lobbying less than two years after donating campaign funds to other state lawmakers, according to a Texas Ethics Commission order. Read: Read More
KTSM News – El Paso diabetes rates remain higher than U.S. average
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Friday is World Diabetes Day, a global health campaign held annually on Nov. 14 to raise awareness about diabetes, its impact, and the importance of accessible care and…
KTSM News – House passes bill to end history-making shutdown, sending it to Trump
The House on Wednesday passed a sweeping spending package to reopen the government, setting the stage to end a marathon shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — that churned economic turmoil…
KTSM News – U.S. Army veteran says welding, trades are great transition point for retiring military service members
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Michael Barrios, a 7-year U.S. Army veteran, said the trades field is a great landing spot for military members retiring from their service who may be uncertain…
Border Report – Colombia not sharing drug intel with US plays into traffickers’ hand, critics say
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – The president of Colombia is defending his decision to stop sharing drug intelligence with the United States. In a Wednesday post on X, Gustavo Petro responded…