Karla Mazuka Appointed Maverick County Auditor By District Judges
By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 At a public hearing held on Friday, January 18, 2019, at 8:30 A.M., 365th Judicial District Judge Amado Abascal, III and 293rd Judicial District Judge Maribel Flores jointly appointed Acting…
Analysis: Property taxes in Texas are high. Don’t expect the Legislature to change that.
January 18th, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 18, 2019 “Analysis: Property taxes in Texas are high. Don’t expect the Legislature to change that.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
Shutdown Stress Could Increase Heart Disease Risk
January 18th, 2019By: Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service – MD ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Stress can affect a person’s mental and physical health in many ways, and as the government shutdown keeps many in financial stress, a new study shows fluctuating personal income…
Will Texas’ attempt to shake up school finance lead to higher stakes for standardized tests?
January 18th, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Jan. 18, 2019 “Will Texas’ attempt to shake up school finance lead to higher stakes for standardized tests?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans —…
Harold Valdez Named EPISD Teacher of the Month for January 2019
January 18th, 2019Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and…
SWTJC Board extends president’s contract, receive enrollment update
January 18th, 2019Uvalde, TX, January 18, 2019– SWTJC President Hector Gonzales got a one‑year extension on his contract at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Southwest Texas Junior College board of trustees. Following an executive session, SWTJC Board President Rodolfo R. Flores…
Eagle Pass City Council Appointed George Antuna as New City Manager
January 18th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 After a one year long search process for a new City Manager, the City of Eagle Pass City Council appointed George Antuna of San Antonio, Texas as the new City…
Just 5 of the 38 Texans in Congress voted to support Trump in weakening Russian sanctions
January 17th, 2019By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 17, 2019 “Just 5 of the 38 Texans in Congress voted to support Trump in weakening Russian sanctions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans…
Trump administration opposes a return to federal oversight for Texas redistricting, reversing Obama-era stance
January 17th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Jan. 16, 2019 “Trump administration opposes a return to federal oversight for Texas redistricting, reversing Obama-era stance” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
Report: Texas coal power plants leaching toxic pollutants into groundwater
January 17th, 2019By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Jan. 17, 2019 “Report: Texas coal power plants leaching toxic pollutants into groundwater” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Trump administration took thousands more migrant children from parents, report says
January 17th, 2019By Amy Goldstein, The Washington Post Jan. 17, 2019 “Trump administration took thousands more migrant children from parents, report says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
