Council approved a beer-and-wine license for NYP Slice House, accepted broadband funding and extended the city's appraisal window to 12 months.

A federal grant to reimburse state border spending was posted June 3 with nearly $10 billion available. Texas — which says it spent about $11 billion — is eligible to apply.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was projected to win New Mexico’s Democratic gubernatorial primary as the state held its first semi-open primary; early returns showed a tight GOP governor contest and low turnout.

TPWD adopted new rules that require a 600‑hour apprenticeship and cap satellite facilities; volunteer rescuers warn small centers could be squeezed. The changes take effect Sept. 1, 2027.

A new billing change left one El Paso rooftop‑solar owner with a $117 electric bill, sparking pushback from advocates and calls for a neutral study.

The Supreme Court approved a settlement that requires New Mexico to curb groundwater pumping and retire irrigated acreage to secure water deliveries to Texas.

El Paso unveiled a $1.405 billion preliminary FY2027 budget and set neighborhood meetings in June. City projections show an average homestead bill rising about $105 a year.

Trustees previewed a $550M budget that balances rising costs, enrollment declines and a possible tax move; a June 17 hearing will set the next steps.

TEA's Intruder Detection Audit shows most campuses passed safety checks, but around 13% had findings — largely door and maintenance problems.

Former El Paso astronaut Danny Olivas was among advisers quietly removed from NASA panels this spring, prompting warnings from former agency leaders and lawmakers. The changes come amid a shakeup of Artemis oversight.

Abbott is pitching a five‑point property‑tax overhaul while Gina Hinojosa made a Dallas block party into a schools‑first rally. Polling shows a competitive statewide contest.

A city audit found $1.13M in unpaid hotel-occupancy taxes across 19 hotels; officials will review collection and appeal options at a May 21 committee meeting.

House Oversight has asked four maternity operators for records about how they market childbirth packages to foreign clients as federal scrutiny tightens. Lawmakers want marketing materials, client counts and fee details.