Immigrants in Texas / Fuels State’s Economy
(PRESS RELEASE) Texas has a long history of immigration, with the majority of immigrants hailing from Mexico. Immigrants now account for 17 percent of the state’s total population and support the local economy in a growing number of industries. Construction—one…
Voter Registration Around Austin Smashed Records. That May Be a Problem.
October 23rd, 2018By: Jessica Huseman, ProPublica Travis County, Texas — the home of Austin — has experienced a massive spike in voter registrations this cycle, which officials there attribute to the heightened interest in the state’s competitive Senate race. The county received…
Russian National Charged with Interfering in U.S. Political System
October 23rd, 2018(Press Release) A criminal complaint was unsealed in Alexandria, Virginia, today charging a Russian national for her alleged role in a Russian conspiracy to interfere in the U.S. political system, including the 2018 midterm election. Assistant Attorney General for National…
Texas sees huge turnout on first day of early voting
October 23rd, 2018By Allyson R Waller, The Texas Tribune Oct. 22, 2018 “Texas sees huge turnout on first day of early voting” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
Social Security, Medicare Top Issues for Older Voters
October 23rd, 2018HARRISBURG, Pa. — Social Security, Medicare and health care are the most important issues determining how older Pennsylvanians will vote in this year’s election, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted by AARP and Politico, found protecting the future…
Prairie View A&M students sue Waller County over early voting sites
October 23rd, 2018By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Oct. 22, 2018 “Prairie View A&M students sue Waller County over early voting sites” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
Former Texas Company CFO Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Fraud
October 23rd, 2018(Press Release) The former Chief Financial Officer of an Austin, Texas based company pleaded guilty today to willfully failing to pay over employment taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of…
Federal officials tell Texas to go beyond plan for special education overhaul
October 22nd, 2018By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Oct. 19, 2018 “Federal officials tell Texas to go beyond plan for special education overhaul” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
Proposed FCC Rule Could Defund Community Media Outlets
October 22nd, 2018GRESHAM, Ore. — A proposed rule from the Federal Communications Commission could cripple funding for local community media outlets. The outlets, also known as public, educational and government-access television, make up thousands of channels across the country and broadcast a…
Business groups launch coalition to push for statewide pre-emption of paid sick leave ordinances
October 22nd, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 22, 2018 “Business groups launch coalition to push for statewide pre-emption of paid sick leave ordinances” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Upset San Antonio Harlan Hawks 7-3 in District 14-5A Battle
October 20th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The thundering Eagle Pass C.C. Winn High School Mavericks upset the previously undefeated in District 14-5A play San Antonio Harlan High School Hawks 7-3 in a defensive battle on…
