In 1987, 2003 and 2017, groups of migrants died of heat and dehydration in Texas after being trapped in stifling containers. Hundreds more die alone or in smaller groups as desperation drives them to take fatal risks. By Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Uriel J. García, The…

The authorities said the tragedy appeared to be the deadliest migrant-smuggling operation in memory. Sixteen people were taken to hospitals. By Jaden Edison and Patrick Svitek, The Texas TribuneJune 27, 2022 “At least 50 people found dead in abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio” was first published by The Texas Tribune,…

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…