Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District No.1 to Elect Two Board of Directors, Early Voting is April 25-May 3 and Election Day is May 7, 2022
April 29th, 2022The Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 announced it is holding an election of two Board of Directors seats on the five member board with Early Voting being from April 25-May 3, 2022 and regular Election Day on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Six candidates have registered for…
Kristela L. Cervera appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court
April 29th, 2022Kristela Leonor Cervera was appointed to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Branch 5, by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers in October 2021. She was then elected to a six-year term in the general election held on April 5, 2022.After her graduation from The University of Wisconsin Law School in 2001, Judge…
Eagle Pass and Maverick County Poised to Grow “Like Never Before,” Says Eagle Pass-Maverick County Economic Development Chairman
April 29th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The Eagle Pass-Maverick County Economic Development Alliance (EPMCEDA) held a general membership meeting on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, to inform the public governmental and private industry members on the new developments and projects the non-profit organization is working on…
Facing a teacher shortage, Texas considers a more rigorous teacher certification exam
April 28th, 2022By Brian Lopez, The Texas TribuneApril 28, 2022 “Facing a teacher shortage, Texas considers a more rigorous teacher certification exam” 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. Sign…
New federal lawsuit seeks to halt Texas’ border trespassing arrests, give more than $5 million to illegally detained migrants
April 28th, 2022By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 28, 2022 “New federal lawsuit seeks to halt Texas’ border trespassing arrests, give more than $5 million to illegally detained migrants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas soldier who drowned trying to help migrants wasn’t equipped with flotation device
April 27th, 2022By Davis Winkie, Military Times, and James Barragán, The Texas TribuneApril 27, 2022 “Texas soldier who drowned trying to help migrants wasn’t equipped with flotation device” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Fact-checking Texas leaders’ claims about Operation Lone Star
April 27th, 2022BY PERLA TREVIZO AND LOMI KRIEL, THE TEXAS TRIBUNE AND PROPUBLICA, KENGO TSUTSUMI, PROPUBLICA, AND ANDREW RODRIGUEZ CALDERÓN, THE MARSHALL PROJECT Earlier this month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ratcheted up pressure on President Joe Biden’s administration by expanding the state’s sweeping border crackdown, announcing that he would bus immigrants to…
Federal judge plans to temporarily force Biden administration to keep rule that turns migrants away at the U.S.-Mexico border
April 26th, 2022By Emily Hernandez, The Texas TribuneApril 25, 2022 “Federal judge plans to temporarily force Biden administration to keep rule that turns migrants away at the U.S.-Mexico border” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Biden can toss Trump’s “remain in Mexico” policy
April 26th, 2022By Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneApril 26, 2022 “U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Biden can toss Trump’s “remain in Mexico” policy” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
April 25th, 2022By Jolie McCullough, The Texas TribuneApril 25, 2022 “Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals” 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. Sign up for…