Corrupt US Employers and Smugglers Are Exploiting Migrant Teens for Profit
February 22nd, 2022Posted 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…
Nine Austin cops are accused of shooting and injuring one woman during the 2020 protests against police brutality
February 22nd, 2022By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Feb. 22, 2022 “Nine Austin cops are accused of shooting and injuring one woman during the 2020 protests against police brutality” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Austin police officers charged with aggravated assault for force used in 2020 protests
February 22nd, 2022By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Feb. 21, 2022 “Austin police officers charged with aggravated assault for force used in 2020 protests” 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…
Whistleblowers say Ken Paxton is misleading Texans about his bribery and abuse of office allegations
February 21st, 2022By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune Feb. 21, 2022 “Whistleblowers say Ken Paxton is misleading Texans about his bribery and abuse of office allegations” 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 tops the nation in teens who give birth multiple times
February 21st, 2022By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 21, 2022 “Texas tops the nation in teens who give birth multiple times” 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. Sign…
An end to the omicron surge is in sight, but relief comes slowly in hard-hit Laredo
February 19th, 2022By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2022 “An end to the omicron surge is in sight, but relief comes slowly in hard-hit Laredo” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Feds seek to protect rare Texas plant in the path of border wall construction
February 19th, 2022By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2022 “Feds seek to protect rare Texas plant in the path of border 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…
Mexico President Andres Manuel López Obrador Announces Expansion of Mexican Customs Facility in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico During Border Visit
February 19th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Mexico’s President Andres Manuel López Obrador announced on Friday, February 18, 2022 the expansion of the Mexican Customs facility at Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico during a visit to the U. S.-Mexico border opposite of Eagle Pass, Texas. President López Obrador was…
Two Men Killed and Another Seriously Injured in Auto Collision on U. S. Highway 277 South near Eagle Pass, Texas
February 19th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber reported two men were killed and another seriously injured in an auto collision on U. S. Highway 277 South about four miles east of Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas on Thursday, February 17, 2022…
Early Voting To Be Held Saturday and Sunday, February 19-20 at Multi-Purpose Center
February 18th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The Texas March 1, 2022 Primary Election for both Democratic and Republican parties is currently underway with Early Voting period as a special Saturday and Sunday voting day will be held on February 19-20, 2022 at the Eagle Pass…
