Texas social media “censorship” law goes into effect after federal court lifts block
September 19th, 2022The ruling Friday from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals likely means the case, which could have wide implications for online speech, will go before the U.S. Supreme Court again. By Jesus Vidales, The Texas TribuneSept. 16, 2022 “Texas social media “censorship” law goes into effect after federal court…
Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd — after recommending one to Greg Abbott
September 19th, 2022The state’s parole board did not explain why it was denying the request to pardon Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, for a minor 2004 drug conviction. Last year, the board recommended Abbott pardon Floyd, then rescinded that suggestion. By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneSept. 15, 2022…
Texas has banned more books than any other state, new report shows
September 19th, 2022Across the country, more books have been challenged and removed as religious and conservative groups target LGBTQ and race issues. By Brian Lopez, The Texas TribuneSept. 19, 2022 “Texas has banned more books than any other state, new report shows” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan…
At one last reunion, veterans of La Raza Unida political movement pass along their torch
September 19th, 2022Born from the Chicano movement of the 1960s, La Raza Unida helped coalesce Texas Latino power and briefly formed the state’s third political party. Although the organization is long gone, its imprint on the state is unmistakable. By Alexa Ura, The Texas TribuneSept. 19, 2022 “At one last reunion, veterans…
Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Fall to Laredo Nixon Mustangs 31-7 in District Opener
September 19th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The Eagle Pass Winn High School Mavericks fell to the Laredo Nixon High School Mustangs 31-7 in their District 13-5A, Division I football home opener on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Cozel Foster-Veterans…
Fight over border security escalates after governors send migrants to Kamala Harris’ home and Martha’s Vineyard
September 17th, 2022The latest moves by Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week have triggered outrage among immigration rights’ groups and Democrats who have accused the Republicans of engaging in human trafficking and treating migrants like “human cargo” to score political points. By Stephen Neukam, The Texas TribuneSept. 15,…
“It needs to stop”: Mass shooting sparks a wave of political activism in Uvalde
September 16th, 2022The father of one shooting victim has launched a write-in campaign for county commissioner. Other parents have traveled to Austin and Washington, D.C., to pressure elected officials to support stricter gun laws. By Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneSept. 16, 2022 ““It needs to stop”: Mass shooting sparks a wave…
Fight over border security escalates after governors send migrants to Kamala Harris’ home, Martha’s Vineyard
September 16th, 2022The latest moves by Gov. Greg Abbott and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week have triggered outrage among immigration rights’ groups and Democrats who have accused the Republicans of engaging in human trafficking and treating migrants like “human cargo” to score political points. By Stephen Neukam, The Texas TribuneSept. 15,…
Maverick County Citizens File Signature Petition on $8 Million County Bonds
September 16th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 A committee of concerned Maverick County citizens presented to and filed with Maverick County Clerk Sara Montemayor and Maverick County Elections Administrator Roy Schmerber on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 2:39 p.m. a petition with 2,282 signatures of registered…
Eagle Pass Celebrates Mexico’s Declaration of Independence
September 16th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Mexican Consul Ismael Naveja Macias and the City of Eagle Pass celebrated Mexico’s Declaration of Independence (El Grito de Dolores) on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at a beautiful ceremony held at Shelby Park on the banks of the Rio…