Maverick County Tops 300 COVID-19 Fatalities with 307 as of February 27, 2021, according to DSHS
February 28th, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 While the Artic winter storm that struck Texas during February 14-20, 2021 may have lowered the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases that week, it did not stop the total number of fatalities related to COVID-19 from increasing in…
United Medical Centers Inició Con la Aplicación de Vacunas Contra COVID-19 en Eagle Pass, Texas
February 27th, 2021Por: Selene M. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., © 2021 United Medical Centers-UMC, inició con la aplicación de vacunas, contra COVID-19, el viernes 26 de febrero, en las instalaciones del Centro Internacional de Comercio-ICT en Eagle Pass. William Worrell, Director Ejecutivo de United Medical Centers, anunció que inicialmente se aplicaron…
Victims of Texas winter storms get deadline extensions and other tax relief
February 27th, 2021WASHINGTON — Victims of this month’s winter storms in Texas will have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today. Following the recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the IRS is…
Texas schools still tallying storm costs, and some won’t reopen soon
February 27th, 2021By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Feb. 26, 2021 “Texas schools still tallying storm costs, and some won’t reopen soon” 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. When…
Two years after “remain in Mexico” policy began, migrants allowed to pursue their asylum claims in the U.S.
February 27th, 2021By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 26, 2021 “Two years after “remain in Mexico” policy began, migrants allowed to pursue their asylum claims in the U.S.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
U.S. House passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package, but minimum wage hike isn’t likely to survive
February 27th, 2021By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Feb. 27, 2021 “U.S. House passes $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package, but minimum wage hike isn’t likely to survive” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Texas workers struggle to pay for groceries and rent after losing wages during winter storm
February 27th, 2021By Duncan Agnew, The Texas Tribune Feb. 27, 2021 “Texas workers struggle to pay for groceries and rent after losing wages during 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…
Texas judge rules federal eviction moratorium unconstitutional. Lawyers and advocates disagree on what that means for tenants.
February 27th, 2021By Cassandra Pollock and Anna Canizales, The Texas Tribune Feb. 26, 2021 “Texas judge rules federal eviction moratorium unconstitutional. Lawyers and advocates disagree on what that means for tenants.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
In first visit, President Joe Biden commits to being “true partners” with Texas through storm recovery, vaccination effort
February 27th, 2021By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 26, 2021 “In first visit, President Joe Biden commits to being “true partners” with Texas through storm recovery, vaccination effort” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
DSHS Reports 296 Fatalities from COVID-19 in Maverick County as of February 25, 2021
February 26th, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), official COVID-19 tracker, reported a total of 296 fatalities from COVID-19 in Maverick County as of February 25, 2021, at 3 p.m., a significant difference of 75 additional fatalities than reported…
