By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The highly anticipated 2022 Maverick County Jr. Livestock Show and Sale (MCJLS) kicks-off on Friday, January 14, 2022 with the Eighth Annual Jesus “Chuy” Sanchez Memorial Cowboy Breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Zan Mathies Showbarn in the Maverick…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Jan. 13, 2022 “Texas judge opens door for widespread constitutional challenges to Gov. Greg Abbott’s border initiative” 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…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Jan. 13, 2022 “Hundreds of mail-in ballot applications are being rejected under Texas’ new voting rules” 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 James Barragán, The Texas Tribune, and Davis Winkie, Military Times Jan. 13, 2022 “Probe of Texas National Guard border mission demanded over suicide attempts, abysmal conditions and delayed pay” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…

By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune Jan. 13, 2022 “Oath Keepers founder arrested in Texas for role in Jan. 6 insurrection, charged with sedition” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 12, 2022 “Who’s required to get vaccinated in Texas? Here’s what you should know” 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….

DEL RIO – A Carrizo Springs doctor pleaded guilty today to charges he ran a “pill-mill” by providing patients with unlawful prescriptions. According to court documents, Dr. Alfonso Luevano, 52, admitted that he conducted appointments with patients that did not meet the accepted standard of care in which he prescribed…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) Superintendent Samuel Mijares announced on Friday, January 7, 2022, that over 3,000 students did not attend school classes during the first week of January 2-7, 2022, approximately 20 percent of total students registered…

PRESS RELEASE (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.56 billion in December, 24.4 percent more than in December 2020. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December. Year-over-year increases for…

Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick | Jan 5, 2022 | Border Enforcement, Enforcement National Guard troops deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border face a grim reality, with their deployments plagued by substance abuse problems and discontent. Eight troops have committed suicide or died as part of a series of deployments along the…