By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune March 5, 2021 “Oil and gas interests left to “self-regulate” in aftermath of winter storm as Texas politicians pile on to ERCOT” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune March 5, 2021 “Texas will not fix ERCOT’s $16 billion power billing mistake” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Texas’ utility…

By Erin Douglas and Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2021 “ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during winter freeze, firm says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2021 “Texas’ largest cities will keep requiring masks in municipal buildings even after statewide mandate ends” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2021 “For some Texans who lost loved ones to the coronavirus, lifting the mask mandate is a “slap in the face”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune March 5, 2021 “Texas courts cleared for in-person trials, and local officials will decide whether to require face masks” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Texas Governor Greg Abbott surprised many Texans on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 when he announced at a Mexican restaurant in Lubbock, Texas that he was lifting all of Texas’ COVID-19 restrictions, including wearing face masks in public and occupancy…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) teachers and staff are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after President Joe Biden and his administration recommended on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, that all states prioritize vaccinating teachers and school staff….

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The Maverick County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) announced that it is hosting a mass distribution program of second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, March 6, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of Eagle…

(Press Release) This morning the Texas House Committee on Elections held its first meeting of the 87th Legislative Session.   The Committee heard invited testimony from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Office of the Attorney General.   Following is a statement from…