Pablo Vegas, a utility executive in Ohio, named ERCOT’s new CEO
August 16th, 2022The state power grid operator has been run by an interim chief since the previous CEO was fired following the deadly 2021 winter storm that crashed much of the grid. By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas TribuneAug. 16, 2022 “Pablo Vegas, a utility executive in Ohio, named ERCOT’s new CEO” was…
Texas child welfare agency fires employee for encouraging a foster child to consider sex work
August 16th, 2022A spokesperson told The Texas Tribune that all employees are trained before supervising youth. DFPS Commissioner Jaime Masters apologized to the child and her mother. By Sneha Dey, The Texas TribuneAug. 14, 2022 “Texas child welfare agency fires employee for encouraging a foster child to consider sex work” was first…
Eagle Pass ISD
August 16th, 2022ADDRESS:587 Madison St, Eagle Pass, TX 78852 PHONE:(830) 773-5181 Superintendent Name:Mr Samuel Mijares 2021-22 Total Student Enrollment: 13,358Schools: 24 Overall Rating B 87 out of 100 This measures how much students are learning in each grade and whether or not they are ready for the next grade. It also shows…
Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15
August 16th, 2022News ReleaseMedia Contact: TPWD Press Office, 512-389-8030, news@tpwd.texas.govAug. 15, 2022 AUSTIN – The beginning of a new hunting season is quickly approaching and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for 2022-23. Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Year-from-Purchase All-Water…
Drought and record-breaking heat spur a South Texas water crisis
August 16th, 2022A century of enterprise brought the Rio Grande to its brink. Now authorities are “praying for a hurricane” as reservoirs dwindle and populations boom on both sides of the border. By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News Aug. 16, 20223 hours ago This story is a collaboration of Inside Climate News…
As monkeypox cases climb and vaccine is in short supply, some Texas cities declare an emergency
August 14th, 2022While there are currently 780 confirmed monkeypox cases statewide, Texas cities are bracing for an increase in infections. By Karen Brooks Harper and Joshua Fechter, The Texas TribuneAug. 11, 2022 “As monkeypox cases climb and vaccine is in short supply, some Texas cities declare an emergency” was first published by…
After decades of broken promises, a Texas “donut hole” community will get running water
August 14th, 2022Construction began in July to bring water to Cochran, one of several colonias along the border not served by public water systems. The project is expected to be completed by October. By Shannon Kelleher, The New LedeAug. 12, 2022 “After decades of broken promises, a Texas “donut hole” community will…
Vanessa Guillen’s family seeks $35 million in the Army specialist’s 2020 wrongful death at Fort Hood
August 14th, 2022Armed with a new federal court ruling that allows a former Army colonel to pursue a sexual assault lawsuit, the family of Vanessa Guillén has filed a wrongful death and assault case against the federal government. By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneAug. 13, 2022 “Vanessa Guillen’s family seeks $35 million…
Four years after the Santa Fe school shooting, “There is still a lot of pain”
August 14th, 2022Some residents still struggling with grief, trauma as government mental health funding recedes. By Renuka Rayasam, Kaiser Health NewsAug. 13, 2022 “Four years after the Santa Fe school shooting, “There is still a lot of pain”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs…
Watch: Foster kids who age out of the system in Texas face new challenges as young adults
August 14th, 2022As a former foster child graduates with her master’s degree, she explains how her home situation has posed additional challenges, like remaining housed and finding a support system. By Ashley Miznazi, The Texas TribuneAug. 12, 2022 “Watch: Foster kids who age out of the system in Texas face new challenges…
