By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Former Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English Cantu soundly defeated and upset incumbent Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo for the Democratic Party nomination in the Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Texas Primary Election, receiving 5,773 votes compared to Saucedo’s 3,668…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Feb. 25, 2022 “Analysis: The 3% of Texans deciding who governs the other 97%” 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…

By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Feb. 24, 2022 “Texas oil and gas producers to see short-term profits after Russia invades Ukraine” 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…

By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune Feb. 24, 2022 “Over 1,000 Texas foster children have been allowed to refuse COVID-19 vaccines, despite the state requiring other vaccinations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Feb. 25, 2022 “Biden’s latest border moves spur criticism that he’s continuing wall construction” 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….

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Maverick County registered voters last chance to cast their ballots during the Early Voting Period of the March 1 Primary Election is Friday, February 25, 2022 at the City of Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center, 480 S. Adams Street, from…

Posted by Katy Murdza | Feb 14, 2022 | Abuses, Detention, Enforcement The Omicron variant has spread through immigration detention like wildfire, with a record 14% of people in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody testing positive for COVID-19 as of February 1, 2022. That day, over 3,000 people…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 24, 2022 “Las Vegas Sands launches $2 million PAC to continue its push to legalize casinos in Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Davis Winkie, Military Times, James Barragán and Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune, and Rachel Cohen, Military Times Feb. 24, 2022 ““I hate it here”: National Guard members sound off on Texas border mission in leaked morale survey” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization…

Posted by Walter Ewing | Feb 9, 2022 | Abuses, Business & the Workforce, Low Wage A skyrocketing number of migrant teens from Central America are finding their way into the undocumented workforce of the United States. They are doing rigorous, grueling work often meant for adults, like operating heavy…