Texas’ heat index could reach 125 degrees over the next 30 years, study finds
September 1st, 2022“If it’s gonna rise by that much, I don’t think we’re prepared,” one South Texas mayor said of temperature increases. By Allison P. Erickson, The Texas TribuneSept. 1, 2022 “Texas’ heat index could reach 125 degrees over the next 30 years, study finds” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…
Texas’ housing market shows signs of cooling down after the pandemic drove it to new heights
September 1st, 2022Texas had more houses on the market in July than any time since late 2020 as home sales declined in the state’s major metros. Sellers have had to cut prices to entice buyers. By Joshua Fechter, The Texas TribuneSept. 1, 2022 “Texas’ housing market shows signs of cooling down after…
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office calls Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing strategy “racist”
September 1st, 2022Abbott late Wednesday announced Chicago would be a new destination for migrants bused from Texas in his strategy to draw attention to the influx of people at the southern border. Chicago leadership welcomed the migrants “with dignity and respect.” By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneAug. 31, 2022 “Chicago Mayor Lori…
Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing program costs Texas $12 million
September 1st, 2022Abbott’s office said Chicago will now also become a regular drop-off location in addition to New York City and Washington, D.C. By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas TribuneAug. 31, 2022 “Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing program costs Texas $12 million” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Maverick County Broadband Survey Results and Recommendations to be Presented on September 2, 2022 Meeting
August 31st, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The Maverick County Broadband Survey Results and Recommendations will be presented at a public meeting on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. at the City of Eagle Pass International Center for Trade, 3295 Bob Rogers Drive, Eagle Pass,…
Laredo approves air pollution monitoring following ProPublica and Texas Tribune investigation
August 30th, 2022Two air monitoring initiatives are moving forward in Laredo after an analysis by the news outlets showed that a plant emitting ethylene oxide elevated the estimated lifetime cancer risk for nearly 130,000 people, including over 37,000 children. By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Maya Miller, ProPublicaAug. 29,…
The Texas Tribune and other newsrooms sue to force Uvalde officials to release shooting records
August 30th, 2022The Tribune and other news organizations also previously filed suit against the Department of Public Safety over its refusal to release records related to the school shooting. By Zach Despart, The Texas TribuneAug. 29, 2022 “The Texas Tribune and other newsrooms sue to force Uvalde officials to release shooting records”…
Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaction on gun reform
August 30th, 2022The governor has made a vocal enemy in the families of Robb Elementary shooting victims. They are demanding a special legislative session to reach a compromise on the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic rifles. By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneAug. 27, 2022 “Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov….
Uvalde residents question the school district’s new safety plans for first school year since mass shooting
August 30th, 2022Uvalde trustees are unsure if officers who will provide school security this year were part of the delayed response to the shooting at Robb Elementary. By Jesus Vidales, The Texas TribuneAug. 29, 2022 “Uvalde residents question the school district’s new safety plans for first school year since mass shooting” was…
Federal trial over new Texas political maps is delayed by evidence disputes
August 30th, 2022The Republican-drawn maps largely serve to bolster the party’s dominance. The maps are being challenged based on various claims, including intentional discrimination, vote dilution and racial gerrymandering. By Alexa Ura, The Texas TribuneAug. 30, 2022 “Federal trial over new Texas political maps is delayed by evidence disputes” was first published…