By: Allan Sloan and Cezary Podkul ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: A Closer Look Examining the News Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the Federal Reserve has gotten plenty of kudos…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2021 “Texas will gain two seats in Congress as residents of color drive population gains” 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…

By Cassandra Pollock, Jolie McCullough and Shawn Mulcahy, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2021 “Allegation of sexual misconduct by lobbyist leads to another round of calls for reform in Texas Capitol” 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 high-flying Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball team will face the San Antonio Harlan High School Lady Hawks in a best of three Bi-District Championship series on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2021 in Eagle…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball under the direction of Head Coach Oscar Ruiz clinched the 2021 District 30-6A Co-Championship and soundly defeated District Co-Champion Laredo LBJ Lady Wolves 10-0 on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in…

April 24 – 26, 2021 Natural disasters will continue to happen, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prepare yourself during the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Eagle Pass Port of Entry CBP Director Paul del Rincon announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had commenced processing of Migrant Protection Protocol immigrants seeking asylum in the United States on Monday, April 19, 2021, at…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The City of Eagle Pass City Officers Election for Mayor and two City Council positions is currently underway through Early Voting during April 19-27, 2021 at the Multi-Purpose Center, 480 S. Adams Street in downtown Eagle Pass. As of…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 United States and Mexico government officials agreed to extend the non-essential travel restrictions on the U.S.-Mexico border to May 21, 2021, according to Edgar Ramirez, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at a press conference on Tuesday,…