Texas attorney general cannot unilaterally prosecute election cases, state’s highest criminal court rules
December 15th, 2021By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Dec. 15, 2021 “Texas attorney general cannot unilaterally prosecute election cases, state’s highest criminal court 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…
After governor’s veto, parents now must opt-in for students to learn about dating violence, child abuse
December 15th, 2021By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 15, 2021 “After governor’s veto, parents now must opt-in for students to learn about dating violence, child abuse” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
More than 100 civil rights groups ask feds to slash Texas funding over migrant trespassing arrests
December 15th, 2021By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Dec. 15, 2021 “More than 100 civil rights groups ask feds to slash Texas funding over migrant trespassing arrests” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
“I thought he was going to kill me”: Migrants say return of Trump-era border policy will put asylum seekers in danger
December 14th, 2021By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Dec. 14, 2021 ““I thought he was going to kill me”: Migrants say return of Trump-era border policy will put asylum seekers in danger” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
Two Texas Men Charged With Assault On Law Enforcement During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
December 14th, 2021Defendants Accused of Fighting With Police WASHINGTON — Two Texas men were arrested yesterday and charged with assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon or resulting in bodily injury and other crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which…
Eagle Pass Police Detective Charged with Harboring Conspiracy
December 14th, 2021DEL RIO – Hazel Eileen Diaz, aka Sandra, 51, a detective with the Eagle Pass Police Department was arrested in Eagle Pass today on criminal charges related to her alleged participation in a conspiracy to harbor undocumented noncitizens. On December 8, 2021, Diaz; Tomas Alejandro Mendez, 26; and Paola Nikole…
Breaking News! FBI Raids Eagle Pass Residence and Detains an Eagle Pass Police Detective
December 14th, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 An early morning multi-agency law enforcement raid led by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at a residence on the 1300 Block of George Street in Eagle Pass, Texas on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 was conducted, resulting in…
Maverick County Candidates Register for Texas Primary Election on March 1, 2022
December 14th, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 With the Texas Political Candidate Registration period closed on Monday, December 13, 2021, a total of 34 Maverick County residents have registered for a political post in the Texas Primary Election on Tuesday, March 1, 2021. In the Democratic…
Opportunity was snatched away from Dallas County Latino communities when Texas Republicans redrew congressional maps
December 13th, 2021By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2021 “Opportunity was snatched away from Dallas County Latino communities when Texas Republicans redrew congressional maps” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas electricity regulators say most power generation facilities are ready for winter. That alone won’t stop a blackout.
December 10th, 2021By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Dec. 10, 2021 “Texas electricity regulators say most power generation facilities are ready for winter. That alone won’t stop a blackout.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…