Box, a first-time political candidate, is an Army veteran who also worked as an FBI agent and federal prosecutor. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.
The Texas comptroller holds tremendous power over the program, including choosing which companies the state will pay millions to help manage it. Voters will decide who runs the agency next year. Read:…
Texas Monthly – Texas DACA recipients ponder leaving the state amid push to revoke their work permits
A Trump administration proposal would strip Texas’ more than 86,000 DACA recipients of their work permits — including two nurses who say they’ll move to other states if that happens. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Texas counties are looking into “potential noncitizens” on voter rolls. Here’s what they’re finding.
The voters were flagged after being checked against a federal database. Some officials question its reliability. Read: Read More
Border Report – More Americans blame Trump, GOP for shutdown: Washington Post poll
(The Hill) — A new poll released on Thursday found more Americans are blaming President Trump and GOP lawmakers in Congress than Democrats as the government shutdown hits the one-month marker. …
Border Report – Trump calls on Republicans to use ‘nuclear option’ and get rid of Senate filibuster
President Trump on Thursday called on Senate Republicans to initiate the “nuclear option” and get rid of the filibuster, which would allow them to end the government shutdown and pass legislation with…
Border Report – This group will pay $920 more per month if ObamaCare subsidies expire
(The Hill) — With ObamaCare, also known as Affordable Care Act, insurance options opening up for enrollment on Saturday, one group of Americans could see their monthly premiums go up should tax…
KTSM News – Catrina Parade at El Paso Airport honors Día de los Muertos
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — In the spirit of Día de los Muertos, multiple Catrinas made the El Paso International Airport their walkway on Thursday, Oct. 30, showcasing the beauty and richness…
Tech Crunch – Scenes from TechCrunch Disrupt
Thanks to everyone who made this year’s San Francisco event what it was — and to the 10,000 of you who filled the halls, made the connections, and left with more than…
KTSM News – Borderland could experience ‘outsized effect’ due to SNAP funding suspension
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso-Las Cruces metroplex region could be positioned to feel an “outsized effect” due to the potential cut to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, according…