By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Texas Governor Greg Abbott surprised many Texans on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 when he announced at a Mexican restaurant in Lubbock, Texas that he was lifting all of Texas’ COVID-19 restrictions, including wearing face masks in public and occupancy…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) teachers and staff are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine after President Joe Biden and his administration recommended on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, that all states prioritize vaccinating teachers and school staff….

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The Maverick County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) announced that it is hosting a mass distribution program of second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday, March 6, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of Eagle…

(Press Release) This morning the Texas House Committee on Elections held its first meeting of the 87th Legislative Session.   The Committee heard invited testimony from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Office of the Attorney General.   Following is a statement from…

By Shawn Mulcahy, The Texas Tribune March 3, 2021 “Three of Gov. Greg Abbott’s four coronavirus medical advisers say they weren’t directly consulted before he lifted mask mandate” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Erin Douglas and Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune March 3, 2021 “CEO of Texas power grid operator terminated in aftermath of winter storm” 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 Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune March 3, 2021 “Texas school boards don’t have to require masks, education officials announce” 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. Masks…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 3, 2021 “President Joe Biden says Texas made “big mistake” by lifting mask mandate, suggests “Neanderthal thinking”” 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 Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune March 3, 2021 “Texas teachers, child care workers now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine” 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…

(Press Release) (AUSTIN) — The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February. For this period, however, the Feb. 22 due date for state taxes and fees to be reported and paid was extended by one week, due…