On Saturday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that nine migrants had died while trying to cross the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass. By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneSept. 3, 2022 “Authorities report nine drowning victims after deadly Rio Grande crossing” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles rallied for 21 unanswered points in the second half to come from behind to defeat perennial powerhouse Boerne Champion High School Chargers 35-27 in a thrilling non-district football game on Friday, September…

Federal officials said the drownings occurred Thursday morning after a large group attempted to cross the Rio Grande, whose currents were running swiftly after several days of rain. By Nick Miroff, The Washington Post – Sept. 2, 2022 Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up…

The expenditure, which the Democrat’s campaign announced Friday, comes as GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has dominated the airwaves for over two weeks. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneSept. 2, 2022 “Beto O’Rourke to lay down initial $10 million on fall TV ads” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…

Texas’ migrant buses were meant to send a message about immigration and antagonize Democrats. But the program is also helping migrants get across the U.S. for free. By Stephen Neukam, The Texas TribuneSept. 2, 2022 “Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing program is what asylum advocates wanted all along” was first…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 While most Texas communities have a robust political climate with candidates challenging incumbents for different public posts, Eagle Pass is the exception as no candidates registered to challenge the incumbent Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees and…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Texas Democratic Party candidate for Governor of Texas, Beto O’Rourke, is visiting Eagle Pass, Texas on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. at the City of Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center, 480 South Adams Street, in downtown Eagle Pass…

O’Rourke wants more debates, but Abbott has indicated this is the only one he is willing to do before the November election. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneSept. 1, 2022 “Gov. Greg Abbott, Beto O’Rourke agree to debate Sept. 30 in Edinburg” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…

Texas has the second-largest population of immigrants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program in the country. An appeals court is expected to rule soon on whether the program is legal. By Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneSept. 1, 2022 “With a court ruling looming, young Texas immigrants prepare…

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services leaders instructed employees to avoid written communications about the cases and barred low-level employees from handling the investigations, according to internal agency communications. By Sneha Dey, The Texas TribuneAug. 30, 2022 “Texas’ child welfare agency told staffers to keep quiet about gender-affirming care…