John Huffman was the best-funded candidate in the Senate District 9 special election thanks to casino interests, but failed to make the runoff. Gambling proponents still have millions more to spend on…
El Paso Matters – San Elizario city government faces criminal investigation over falsified records, marshal says
SAN ELIZARIO — An incident involving a San Elizario municipal employee at the center of rising tensions between the mayor and some members of the City Council is the subject of a…
KTSM News – New Mexico extends state food help during uncertainty of shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — New Mexico Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, who was serving as acting governor, signed House Bill 1 on Monday, Nov. 10, providing up to $20 million per week to…
Texas Monthly – Texas Sens. Cornyn, Cruz vote for funding deal to end government shutdown
If approved by the House, the agreement would fund the government through the end of January, with certain agencies funded through September, including those that provide food assistance. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Senate passes bill to reopen government; House set to return to DC
The Senate voted Monday evening to end the 41-day government shutdown, setting the stage for the House to reconvene later this week to pick up the legislation and send it to President…
Texas Monthly – Texas A&M faculty panel report says professor’s firing violated her academic freedom
University officials dispute the faculty council’s conclusion. Melissa McCoul lost her job after a video of a classroom debate went viral. Read: Read More
KTSM News – El Paso residents dealing with proposed rate hike for natural gas
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Texas Gas Service is proposing a rate increase that could raise monthly bills for El Paso households beginning next year. According to the natural gas utility, small residential…
KTSM News – UTEP professor on his involvement in NASA’s Artemis mission
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A UTEP professor is part of the team for Artemis II and III as NASA plans to land two astronauts on the south pole of the moon…
KTSM News – Back to the 80s before a chilly weekend blast
I bowl with a wonderful gentleman named Jose Perez, or Big Time Joe as he is nicknamed. He was born… are you ready for this?… November 9, 1929. No, I did not…
Texas Monthly – AG Ken Paxton sues Texas Latino civic group, alleging ‘unlawful voter registration scheme’
The nonprofit Jolt, which was targeted by Paxton in 2024, said it is again asking the court to dismiss the “meritless” lawsuit. Read: Read More