Texans receiving federal food assistance could soon get more aid under Joe Biden’s executive order
January 27th, 2021By Duncan Agnew, The Texas Tribune Jan. 26, 2021 “Texans receiving federal food assistance could soon get more aid under Joe Biden’s executive order” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
As Gov. Greg Abbott vows to ban homeless camping in public, Austin officials and unsheltered residents push for better housing access
January 27th, 2021By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune Jan. 27, 2021 “As Gov. Greg Abbott vows to ban homeless camping in public, Austin officials and unsheltered residents push for better housing access” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
Maverick County Hospital District Now Offering Mobile Covid-19 Testing Outreach Program
January 26th, 2021(Press Release) Starting Today Tuesday January 26, 2021 Maverick County Hospital District will begin testing for COVID-19 at people’s homes during the mornings and be stationed at different Colonias in the afternoon. MCHD in collaboration with Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL) will be offering the PCR antigen COVID-19 testing at various locations…
After 91 years, coronavirus brings a Texas rancher’s last sunset
January 26th, 2021By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Jan. 26, 2021 “After 91 years, coronavirus brings a Texas rancher’s last sunset” 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. Not for…
In win for Planned Parenthood, U.S. Supreme Court wipes case law supporting Texas pandemic abortion ban from the books
January 26th, 2021By Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune Jan. 25, 2021 “In win for Planned Parenthood, U.S. Supreme Court wipes case law supporting Texas pandemic abortion ban from the books” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Biden Took Eight Administrative Actions on Immigration. Here’s What You Need to Know.
January 25th, 2021By Katy Murdza, Immigration Impact On his first day in office, President Biden took significant steps towards undoing the harm of the Trump administration’s immigration policies—and reforming our punitive and inhumane enforcement system. In response to years of work by immigrants and advocates, Biden quickly signed a series of executive…
Facing a crush of COVID-19 patients, ICUs are completely full in at least 50 Texas hospitals
January 25th, 2021By Marissa Martinez and Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune Jan. 22, 2021 “Facing a crush of COVID-19 patients, ICUs are completely full in at least 50 Texas hospitals” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
College nursing students help administer thousands of COVID-19 vaccines
January 25th, 2021(Press Release) Uvalde, TX, January 25, 2021– More than 75 SWTJC vocational nursing and associate degree nursing students have assisted with vaccinations in Carrizo Springs, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde since Jan. 20. According to Amanda Hadley, SWTJC Director of Vocational Nursing, the nursing students have had difficulty complying…
Ken Paxton files lawsuit challenging Biden administration’s pause on deportations
January 25th, 2021By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Jan. 22, 2021 “Ken Paxton files lawsuit challenging Biden administration’s pause on deportations” 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…
