Eagle Pass City Council Early Voting Election Period Underway
By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council Election for two positions commenced the Early Voting Period on Monday, April 22, 2019 through April 30, 2019 at the Eagle Pass…
Texas House votes to legalize the farming of industrial hemp
April 23rd, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2019 “Texas House votes to legalize the farming of industrial hemp” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Move More Month: Healthy Habits Can Start at Work
April 23rd, 2019Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA TACOMA, Wash. — It’s Move More Month, and health advocates say the workplace is a perfect spot for people to think about building a healthy routine. Many people spend the workday sitting down,…
Texas bill would allow state to sue social media companies like Facebook and Twitter over free speech
April 23rd, 2019By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2019 “Texas bill would allow state to sue social media companies like Facebook and Twitter over free speech” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs…
Solitary confinement worsens mental illness. A Texas prison program meant to help can feel just as isolating.
April 23rd, 2019By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2019 “Solitary confinement worsens mental illness. A Texas prison program meant to help can feel just as isolating.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs…
New EHF report: Despite growing uncertainty, more than 1 million Texans enroll in Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2019
April 22nd, 2019(Press Release) More than 1 million Texans enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for 2019 despite ongoing uncertainty, a federal court ruling invalidating the law, and massive funding cuts for navigators to help consumers sign up for a…
New EHF Health Policy Poll: Texans show sweeping support for protections for pre-existing conditions
April 22nd, 2019(Press Release) An overwhelming majority of Texans support health insurance protections for people with pre-existing conditions and say state government should play a role in making sure the health care system works. Those are just some of the results of…
Stakeholder Workshop in Eagle Pass – Texas-Mexico Border Transportation Master Plan
April 22nd, 2019WHEN: Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. WHERE: Eagle Pass International Center for Trade (EPICT) 3295 Bob Rogers Drive Eagle Pass, TX 78852 LAREDO — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hosting a series of…
Border Patrol says apprehensions in the Rio Grande Valley have already surpassed all of 2018
April 22nd, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune April 22, 2019 “Border Patrol says apprehensions in the Rio Grande Valley have already surpassed all of 2018” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans —…
Eagle Pass Lady Eagles Softball Face La Joya Lady Coyotes in Bi-District Playoff on April 26-27
April 22nd, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball Team will face the La Joya High School Lady Coyotes in the 2019 UIL Region IV, 6A Bi-District Championship during…
Vigilante Accused of Holding Migrants at Border to Appear in Court
April 22nd, 2019Roz Brown, Public News Service – NM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico man the FBI says was part of a right-wing militia group stopping migrant families at the border will appear in a Las Cruces courtroom today following his…
