By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2021 “Texas judge orders federal government to stop granting new DACA applications” 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….

By Aman Azhar Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has asked the Biden administration to seek fines and order the cleanup of a hazardous waste site owned by the Union Pacific Railroad that has been linked to two cancer clusters among nearby residents.   In a June 25 letter to Michael S. Regan,…

Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may soon have its first Senate-confirmed leader in nearly five years. On July 15, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on the nomination for the head of ICE, Ed Gonzalez, who is currently the Sheriff…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will no longer detain most people who are pregnant, postpartum, or nursing, according to a new policy released on July 9. However, ICE did not commit to a total ban, saying that there will still be “very limited circumstances” that will allow the agency…

By Karen Brooks Harper and Colleen DeGuzman, The Texas Tribune July 15, 2021 “Austin announces stricter coronavirus protocols for unvaccinated residents as cases increase. But it can’t legally enforce them.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Maverick County Emergency Operations Center Director Leopoldo “Polo” Vielma announced that two COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics will be open to the public on Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Eagle Pass, Texas for all local residents seeking to get their vaccine…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo announced Maverick County Commissioners Court approved to provide financial assistance to local residents and businesses whose income was affected by COVID-19 through the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan….

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 United States Border Patrol Del Rio Sector Chief Austin L. Skero hosted a “Safety on the Border Initiative” event on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas to focus on preventing undocumented immigrants’ deaths and…

By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune July 15, 2021 “El Paso Democrat Joe Moody stripped of leadership position in Texas House after leaving state with Democrats” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune July 14, 2021 “Behind the partisan drama lies a profoundly serious struggle over who gets shut out under Texas voting laws” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…