By 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…

By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Jan. 25, 2021 “Texas universities promised action after summer’s racial reckoning. But they’re still reluctant to shed Confederate relics.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Neelam Bohra, The Texas Tribune Jan. 25, 2021 “Internet and phone services in rural Texas threatened as state slashes subsidies for providers” 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: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Eagle Pass Border Coalition, co-founded by Alejandro J. Flores and his sister, Robie Flores, hosted a bi-national musical rally against the U.S.-Mexico border wall at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas and at the Piedras Negras Promenade in Piedras…

(Press Release) The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the United States economy into an economic crisis. Across the country, more than 10 million Americans are unemployed, 14 million renters are behind on payments, and 29 million adults – and at least 8 million children – are struggling with food insecurity. Because…

(Press Release) AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced the expansion of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for front line workers at Texas small businesses by dedicating 1 million BinaxNow Rapid Tests to the program. The COVID-19 Small Business Rapid Testing Program launched…

By Bryan Mena, The Texas Tribune Jan. 22, 2021 “Democratic colleagues file ethics complaint against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz after Capitol riot” 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…

By Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact During his campaign, President Biden promised that immigration reform would be one of his top priorities upon taking office. After unveiling the summary of a sweeping immigration reform bill on Inauguration Day, the Biden administration appears to have kept that promise. If passed, the bill…

WASHINGTON ― The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will start on Friday, February 12, 2021, when the tax agency will begin accepting and processing 2020 tax year returns. The February 12 start date for individual tax return filers allows the IRS time to do additional programming…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Jan. 21, 2021 “Dan Patrick asks Texas to revise coronavirus vaccine distribution plan as eligible people experience frustration trying to locate a dose” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…