By Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica May 13, 2021 “How inconsistent policies and enforcement have created false hope for migrants at the border” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

(PRESS RELEASE) AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. The holidays, created by the Texas Legislature, both take place Saturday, May 29, through…

by Bekah McNeel, The74Million.org In a move to create educational equity, Texas is set to offer some of its best teachers more than $100,000 annually, rewarding them for work in the state’s poorest schools where COVID-19 has devastated communities, resulting in months, if not years, of learning loss. “We need…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles Baseball Team dominated the Harlingen High School Cardinals in their best of three series in the second round of the state playoffs 2-1 to earn the Area Championship during May 14-15, 2021…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The thundering Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks Baseball Team under the helm of Head Coach Heriberto Roiz fell to the Alamo Heights High School Mules 9-1 in a one game Area Championship playoff on Friday, May…

Por: Selene M. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., © 2021 Con el objetivo mejorar el cruce de vehículos con acceso prioritario, el Departamento de Aduana y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) en Eagle Pass, Texas, abrió a partir del viernes 14 de mayo dos casetas de inspección para automovilistas que poseen…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The high-flying Eagle Pass High School Eagles Baseball Team under the direction of Head Coach Reynol Mendoza earned the right to face the Harlingen High School Cardinals in a best of three Area Championship during May 14-15, 2021 by…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The thundering Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks Baseball Team under the helm of Head Coach Heriberto Roiz advanced to the second round of the state 5A playoffs by virtue of their sweep of the San Antonio…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Newly-elected Mayor Rolando Salinas and City Councilman Place 2 Elias Diaz were respectively sworn-in at the Eagle Pass City Council special meeting held on Monday, May 10, 2021 after the canvassing of the final election results of the City…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council unanimously approved at its special meeting held on Thursday, May 13, 2021, to schedule the City Officers Special Election for City Council Place 4 Run-Off on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from…