By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2021 “Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security initiative rolls out with confusion, missteps and a whole lot of state troopers in Val Verde County” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The Edwards County Sheriff’s Department announced that a Fort Hood, Texas U.S. Army soldier was arrested on July 26, 2021 for transporting four undocumented immigrants in a gray Nissan Altima. According to the Edwards Sheriff’s Department, an Edwards County…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) Superintendent Samuel Mijares announced at a press conference held on Thursday, July 29, 2021, that all students will be attending in-person classes for the new 2021-2022 academic school year with registration available now…

By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2021 “U.S. attorney general blasts Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest border directive and threatens a legal battle” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2021 ““On a crash course”: Texas hospitals brace for another COVID-19 surge as delta variant burns through unvaccinated communities” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

Statement by Texas Medical Association (TMA) President E. Linda Villarreal, MD; Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) President Seth D. Kaplan, MD; and Texas Public Health Coalition (TPHC) Chair Jason V. Terk, MD, as Texans plan for kids to return to school. The physician and health care groups are calling for children…

Despite the decline of international buyers, U.S. housing demand soared during the pandemic Key Highlights International buyers purchased 107,000 U.S. residential properties totaling $54.4 billion from April 2020–March 2021, down 31% and 27%, respectively, from the previous year and the lowest volumes since 2011. China, Canada, India, Mexico and the…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2021 “Analysis: Texas government has to put Humpty Dumpty together again” 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 note:…

By Lauren Santucci, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2021 “With federal eviction ban expiring July 31, community organizers help Texans apply for rent relief” 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: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 City of Eagle Pass Police Chief Alberto Guajardo has unexpectedly resigned from his post on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, tendering his letter of resignation to Eagle Pass City Manager George Antuna, according to published news sources. Guajardo was appointed…