The Supreme Court cited safe haven laws as an abortion alternative when it overturned Roe v. Wade. But Texas’ policy lacks funding and just 172 infants have been relinquished since 2009. By Jaden Edison, The Texas TribuneJune 26, 2022 “Texas has a law that allows parents to give up newborns…

Experts told The Texas Tribune that Thomas’ opinion signals an openness from the court to reconsidering other settled legal precedents related to rights the court has ruled are protected by the constitution. By James Barragán, The Texas TribuneJune 24, 2022 “In Roe decision, Justice Clarence Thomas invites new legal challenges…

The 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…

The 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…

Most 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…

The 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…

Jazmin 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…

By: 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…

By: 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…

By: 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,…