Texas House Democrats launch climate, environment caucus with one goal: Talk about climate change in the Legislature
February 11th, 2021By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Feb. 10, 2021 “Texas House Democrats launch climate, environment caucus with one goal: Talk about climate change in the Legislature” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Gov. Greg Abbott prioritized changing how bail is set. He isn’t addressing people stuck behind bars because they can’t afford to pay.
February 11th, 2021By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Feb. 11, 2021 “Gov. Greg Abbott prioritized changing how bail is set. He isn’t addressing people stuck behind bars because they can’t afford to pay.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
Maverick County Emergency Operation Center to Administer 1,305 Second Doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine on Saturday, February 13, 2021
February 11th, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Maverick County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Co-Director, Leopoldo “Polo” Vielma, announced on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, that a total of 1,305 second doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine have been received and will be administered to Maverick County residents…
Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes Files Petition for Writ of Mandamus against City Secretary and City of Eagle Pass
February 10th, 2021By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes has filed a Petition for Writ of Mandamus against City Secretary Imelda B. Rodriguez and the City of Eagle Pass in the Court of Appeals for the Fourth District of Texas in San…
Governor Abbott, TDHCA Announce Statewide COVID-19 Rental Relief Program
February 9th, 2021(Press Release) AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has launched the Texas Rent Relief Program — the first statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households throughout Texas. This program has been created to administer the more than…
Why Opening Restaurants Is Exactly What the Coronavirus Wants Us to Do
February 9th, 2021By Caroline Chen, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. On Jan. 29, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was promoting “marital bliss” at a coronavirus news conference. Announcing that indoor dining would reopen…
Texas lawmakers have denounced Joe Biden’s energy moves, but experts say they could benefit the state
February 9th, 2021By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Feb. 8, 2021 “Texas lawmakers have denounced Joe Biden’s energy moves, but experts say they could benefit the state” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Federal judge prevents Biden administration from pausing deportations for two more weeks
February 9th, 2021By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 9, 2021 “Federal judge prevents Biden administration from pausing deportations for two more weeks” 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….
Half of Texas’ nurses experience workplace violence. A Texas lawmaker says it’s time to protect them.
February 9th, 2021By Shannon Najmabadi and Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 9, 2021 “Half of Texas’ nurses experience workplace violence. A Texas lawmaker says it’s time to protect them.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
