By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 that an adult male in United States Border Patrol custody in Eagle Pass, Texas died while in custody after exhibiting signs of medical distress. U.S. Border Patrol rendered…

By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact The Biden administration announced new “enforcement priorities” for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 18. The priorities were an initial step away from the Trump administration’s enforcement strategy that made every undocumented immigrant a target for deportation. But issuing priorities is one thing; meaningful…

Today, DHS Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced that the government will no longer defend the 2019 public charge rule as doing so is neither in the public interest nor an efficient use of limited government resources. “The 2019 public charge rule was not in keeping with our nation’s values. It…

By Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2021 “Lawmaker pushes to allow concealed weapons in Texas public schools” 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 up…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2021 “Migrant apprehensions continued upward trend in February” 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 up for The Brief,…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2021 “Judge rejects bid by Planned Parenthood to stay in Medicaid, affecting health service for thousands of low-income Texans” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2021 “U.S. House passes COVID-19 relief bill that would give millions of Texans $1,400 checks” 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 Shawn Mulcahy, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2021 “Texans 50 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting March 15” 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…

(Press Release) DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection report the in-custody death of a male Wednesday afternoon. On March 10, 2021, an adult male in United States Border Patrol custody in Eagle Pass, TX, began to exhibit signs of medical distress. Agents called for Emergency Medical Services and rendered…

(Press Release) (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $762.5 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 0.5 percent less than in March 2020. These allocations are based on sales made in January by businesses that…