Lawmakers sacrificed school funding to block school vouchers, but the issue could be debated again in a special session. Districts will get new funds for school safety, though Uvalde families were ultimately left disappointed with inaction on gun restrictions. By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2023 “No teacher…

After discovering that contracted medical staff ignored the mother’s pleas to take the girl to the hospital as her condition declined, the federal agency said it is taking action to ensure an in-custody death “never happens again.” By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2023 “U.S. Customs and Border…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles Baseball Team fell to the Austin Westlake High School Chaparrals in the 2023 University Interscholastic League Region IV-6A Regional Baseball Semifinals Championship Game 2 of their best of three series on Friday, May…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Third Annual State of the Port of Eagle Pass Trade Summit will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City of Eagle Pass International Center for Trade, 3295 Bob Rogers…

Deania Moses, age 70, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born on September 5, 1952, in Eagle Pass, Texas to the late Amelia and Abdalla Moses. Deania’ s commitment was to her family and all the students she spent 37 years teaching. Everyone…

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.84 billion in May, 4.1 percent more than in May 2022. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. “The rate of sales tax revenue growth…

Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions. By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property…

The bill’s sponsor says greater oversight is needed for Texas’ largest county as county officials have vowed to fight the legislation in court. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune June 1, 20236 hours ago Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up…

The House passed a bill without Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s preferred increase to homestead exemptions — then abruptly adjourned for the special session. That basically tells the Senate to take the House bill Gov. Greg Abbott backs or leave it. By Joshua Fechter, Uriel J. García and Alex Nguyen, The…

The 2023 legislative session started with a $32.7 billion surplus. It was mired in Republican infighting and multiple scandals. Then, the House impeached the state’s attorney general. By Kate McGee and Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “The regular Texas legislative session started with a record budget surplus…