Border Patrol Warns Immigrants of Life Threatening Risks of Crossing Rio Grande River
Del Rio, Texas –The Del Rio U.S. Border Patrol Sector is issuing a warning to immigrants not to risk their lives and the lives of their children by attempting to cross the Rio Grande River. There is an alarming trend…
Border Patrol Marine Units Rescue Two from Rio Grande
May 17th, 2019EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station marine unit rescued two undocumented immigrants on Thursday morning after they nearly drowned attempting to cross the Rio Grande River. “Immigrants with children need to recognize…
Texas Senate votes to allow people to carry guns without a license during disaster evacuations
May 17th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Texas Senate votes to allow people to carry guns without a license during disaster evacuations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans —…
Texas lawmakers send bill to governor that would eventually outlaw red-light cameras
May 17th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Texas lawmakers send bill to governor that would eventually outlaw red-light cameras” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
Groups Pan President Trump’s New Immigration Proposal as Elitist
May 17th, 2019Suzanne Potter/Dan Heyman, Public News Service – CA SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Immigrants’ rights groups are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s new immigration proposal – unveiled yesterday – saying it betrays American values and ignores the thorniest issues that have…
Analysis: When Texas lawmakers talk about “election security,” trust but verify
May 17th, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Analysis: When Texas lawmakers talk about “election security,” trust but verify” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
Texas House committee signs off on controversial election bill
May 17th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Texas House committee signs off on controversial election bill” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texans in Congress push for release of billions in Harvey aid approved more than a year ago
May 17th, 2019By Adam Willis, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Texans in Congress push for release of billions in Harvey aid approved more than a year ago” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs…
Standoff Continues Over NAFTA Replacement Deal
May 16th, 2019Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – MN MINNEAPOLIS – A standoff continues over the U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico designed to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement. Although President Donald Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement late…
This Texas bill that opponents say could lead to voter suppression has lost a key bipartisan provision
May 16th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2019 “This Texas bill that opponents say could lead to voter suppression has lost a key bipartisan provision” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs…
Texas demographer: Census citizenship question isn’t necessary
May 16th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2019 “Texas demographer: Census citizenship question isn’t necessary” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
