Texas’ child welfare agency ordered to investigate trans kids’ families has been in crisis for years
March 12th, 2022By Eleanor Klibanoff and Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2022 “Texas’ child welfare agency ordered to investigate trans kids’ families has been in crisis for years” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Analysis: Texas officials bully transgender kids for political points
March 11th, 2022By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2022 “Analysis: Texas officials bully transgender kids for political points” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s note: If…
Judge temporarily blocks Texas investigations into families of trans kids
March 11th, 2022By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2022 “Judge temporarily blocks Texas investigations into families of trans kids” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. For LGBTQ…
Apple, Google among dozens of corporations condemning Texas’ order to investigate families of trans kids
March 11th, 2022By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2022 “Apple, Google among dozens of corporations condemning Texas’ order to investigate families of trans kids” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.2 Billion in February
March 11th, 2022(PRESS RELEASE) (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.23 billion in February, 28.6 percent more than in February 2021; however, after adjusting last year’s February totals to account for sales tax returns not collected until March 1, 2021, due to Winter Storm Uri, February…
Maverick County Set to Launch Controversial Operation Lone Star “Catch and Jail” Program against Migrants
March 11th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Maverick County officials met on Thursday, March 10, 2022 with representatives from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Del Rio District Office to discuss the implementation of the controversial Operation Lone Star “Catch and Jail” Program against undocumented…
Memorial Junior High Teacher Alejandra Martinez Named Finalist in H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards
March 11th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Eagle Pass Memorial Junior High Science Teacher, Alejandra Martinez, was named as a finalist in the 2022 H.E.B. Excellence in Education Awards in the Leadership Secondary category, announced Memorial Junior High Principal Mario Escobar. The H.E.B. Excellence in Education…
Eagle Pass 2022 International Friendship Festival to Be Held March 24-April 3
March 11th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 After a two year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eagle Pass International Friendship Festival will return and be held during March 24 through April 3, 2022 in Eagle Pass, Texas, announced Margie Montoya, Eagle Pass Chamber of…
Eagle Pass Hosts Meeting with State of Coahuila to Discuss Expansion of International Bridge No. 2
March 11th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council led by Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr. hosted a meeting with the State of Coahuila Secretariat of Economic Development Carlos Mario Bres Garza on Monday, March 7, 2022 and business representatives of…
Foster girls who’d been victims of sex trafficking endured fresh abuse at a state shelter, report says
March 10th, 2022By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2022 “Foster girls who’d been victims of sex trafficking endured fresh abuse at a state shelter, report says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…