A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term
August 11th, 2022Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneAug. 11, 2022 “A new MAGA:…
Texas anti-abortion protesters set sights on New Mexico, where the procedure is still protected
August 10th, 2022As Texans seek abortions in the only neighboring state to allow them, opponents of the procedure follow them across the border, hoping to create more “sanctuary cities for the unborn.” By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneAug. 10, 2022 “Texas anti-abortion protesters set sights on New Mexico, where the procedure is…
Texas state police can keep Uvalde records secret for now, judge rules
August 10th, 2022The ruling sidestepped the question of whether the state police can withhold records concerning their response to the May 24 massacre at Robb Elementary School. The judge concluded that state Sen. Roland Gutierrez had not properly filed his request under Texas’ public records law. By Zach Despart, The Texas TribuneAug….
Phone bills are about to go up for some in Texas. Here’s why.
August 10th, 2022The rate increase will help replenish a state fund to maintain and operate cellphone networks in rural Texas. A court determined the state’s Public Utility Commission needed to restore $200 million in overdue money to the fund. By Cecilia Lenzen, The Texas TribuneAug. 9, 2022 “Phone bills are about to…
Greg Abbott agrees to one debate with Beto O’Rourke, but O’Rourke wants more
August 10th, 2022The governor said Tuesday he has agreed to debate O’Rourke, his Democratic opponent, on Sept. 30 in the Rio Grande Valley. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneAug. 9, 2022 “Greg Abbott agrees to one debate with Beto O’Rourke, but O’Rourke wants more” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…
EPA launches investigation into Texas environment agency’s permitting process for concrete batch plants
August 10th, 2022The federal agency launched the inquiry after complaints from the Harris County Attorney and Lone Star Legal Aid about how the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issues permits to plants that predominantly impact communities of color. By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneAug. 9, 2022 “EPA launches investigation into Texas environment…
“He has total veto power”: Greg Abbott takes control over who will lead Texas’ troubled power grid, sources say
August 10th, 2022Locked in a potentially tight reelection race and facing criticism over the grid’s 2021 collapse, the governor is exerting unprecedented influence over what the state grid operator shares with the public — and who will be its next CEO. By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas TribuneAug. 10, 2022 ““He has total…
Eagle Pass Cal Ripken Baseball Majors/70 All-Stars Defeat Crown Point, Indiana 2-1 in Final Pool B Game to Remain Undefeated (4-0) at Cal Ripken World Series, Advance to Bracket Play against West Raleigh, North Carolina
August 10th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The mighty Eagle Pass Cal Ripken Baseball Majors/70 All-Stars, representing Southwest United States, defeated the Ohio Valley Regional Champions from Crown Point, Indiana 2-1 in a thrilling fourth Pool B game to remain undefeated (4-0) at the Cal Ripken…
Eagle Pass City Manager George Antuna Resigns Effective Immediately, City Council Appoints Ivan Morua as Interim City Manager
August 10th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Eagle Pass, Texas City Manager George Antuna tendered a letter of resignation effective immediately on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in Open Session at a Special City Council Meeting after being evaluated earlier in Executive Session. The Eagle Pass City…
An oil company is seeking property tax breaks to finance its plans to remove carbon dioxide from Texas skies
August 8th, 2022Occidental’s tax break applications include new details about its carbon removal plans, which some experts see as important to countering climate change. Some environmentalists say the technology is unproven, expensive and only marginally useful at best. by Nicholas Kusnetz, Inside Climate News Aug. 8, 2022 Sign up for The Brief,…





