Uvalde schools police chief placed on leave amid fierce criticism of school shooting response
June 24th, 2022The move comes weeks after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary. Uvalde CISD police Chief Pete Arredondo, one of the first to respond, and state officials have provided differing stories about what happened inside the school. By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneJune 22, 2022 “Uvalde…
Wealth will now largely determine which Texans can access abortion
June 24th, 2022The U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade will not fall equally. Texans most likely to seek out abortion care in the past are now the least likely to be able to afford it. People of color will be most disproportionately affected. By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas TribuneJune…
Before Roe v. Wade was overturned, at least 50,000 Texans received abortions in the state each year. Here’s a look behind the numbers.
June 24th, 2022Most Texans who got abortions in the state were in their 20s and 30s, and the vast majority of abortions were performed 10 weeks into pregnancy or earlier. Black Texans consistently had the highest rates of abortion. By Mandi Cai, The Texas TribuneMay 9, 2022 “Before Roe v. Wade was…
U.S. Supreme Court rules there’s no right to abortion, setting up Texas ban
June 24th, 2022The high court’s monumental ruling will have major impact on Texas, which has a trigger law banning abortions that goes into effect soon. By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas TribuneJune 24, 2022 “U.S. Supreme Court rules there’s no right to abortion, setting up Texas ban” was first published by The Texas…
Sister of Uvalde shooting victim testifies before Texas lawmakers: “I’m terrified to go back” to school
June 24th, 2022Jazmin Cazares, 17, was one of several family members of shooting victims and experts testifying before Texas lawmakers on Thursday. Her sister, Jackie Cazares, 9, was one of the victims of the school shooting in Uvalde. By James Barragán, The Texas TribuneJune 23, 2022 “Sister of Uvalde shooting victim testifies…
City of Eagle Pass to Host 4th of July Parade and Stars and Stripes Jam Concert
June 24th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas is hosting a myriad of fun-filled events for America’s 4th of July Independence Day Celebration, featuring a Parade through downtown Eagle Pass at 10 a.m. and a star-studded jam concert at Shelby Park…
Eagle Pass Economic Development Department Seeks Women-Owned Businesses to Apply for State Grant
June 24th, 2022By: Dominic Valdez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The City of Eagle Pass Economic Development Department Director Arturo Marquez announced the availability of grants up to $7,000 for women-owned businesses through the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women, inviting local women entrepreneurs to apply for the state grant. Marquez…
Eagle Pass ISD Board Names Seco Mines Elementary Inside Loop in Honor of Margarita Banda
June 24th, 2022By: Dominic Valdez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees approved to name the inside loop at Seco Mines Elementary School, located at Diaz Street, in Eagle Pass, Texas in honor of long-time volunteer Margarita Banda at their Tuesday, June 21,…
Eagle Pass Independent School District Board Approves Naming Student Activity Center in Honor of Lynn Purcell
June 24th, 2022By: Dominic Valdez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Student Activity Center, located at 5021 East U.S. Highway 277, in Eagle Pass, Texas in honor of former school teacher, principal, and youth sports enthusiast,…
Texas is unlikely to adopt key provision of bipartisan gun bill — a red flag law to take guns away from people deemed dangerous
June 23rd, 2022Red flag laws likely remain a nonstarter among Republican leaders in Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott already faced a conservative backlash after he asked the Legislature to consider them four years ago. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneJune 23, 2022 “Texas is unlikely to adopt key provision of bipartisan gun…