by Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Dec. 16, 2015 Crafted carefully, state laws can be written that would allow Texas to crack down on undocumented immigrants and illegal border crossers without running afoul of the U.S. Constitution, a state attorney told lawmakers recently. In at least one case, he said,…

by Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Dec. 15, 2015 Because of a recent spike in minors crossing the border illegally in the Rio Grande Valley, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is ordering the Texas National Guard to stay in the area through December. The troops were originally scheduled…

As we all gear-up for the peak of the holiday season, it’s important to remember that many communities report an increase in motor vehicle theft and burglary activity between late November and the New Year. Whether you find yourself rushing around town for gifts or are planning an extended trip…

(Press Release) Due to unprecedented demand, HealthCare.gov announced last night that it would be extending the first deadline to Thursday, December 17 at 11:59pm PST for people looking to enroll in coverage effective January 1. The days leading up to the December 15 deadline saw a surge in consumer demand….

Motorists have an important and vital role when it comes to the safety of our children around school buses.  Motorists should be reminded to exhibit patience and care when approaching a flashing school bus with an extended stop arm.  This past October, the Eagle Pass Independent School District celebrated “National…

by Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune Dec. 11, 2015 With its day before the U.S. Supreme Court over, the University of Texas at Austin can only wait to learn how it will be allowed to use affirmative action to boost diversity among its students. But lost in the debate over…

by Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Dec. 10, 2015 Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout. A pair of taxpayer-funded contracts meant to upgrade the state’s antiquated child support enforcement system are behind schedule and at least $50 million over budget, and on Thursday the Texas House’s chief budget…

by Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Dec. 10, 2015 The rumor that she isn’t tough on criminal immigrants who pass through her jail has grown like a well-fertilized plant, embattled Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez told a panel of state lawmakers on Thursday. And the head of Texas’ state police…

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 Just when South Texas thought they had seen all the forms of public corruption by their public officials, Starr County residents were shocked to learn that their Tax Assessor-Collector Maria Del Carmen Pena and her entire staff of six…

Heading into the final days before the December 15 deadline for January 1 coverage, over 2.8 million consumers selected a plan in the HealthCare.gov platform as of December 5, 2015, including 317,094 in Texas.  This includes both new consumers and consumers returning to shop for private health insurance plans sold…