By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The U.S.-Mexico border non-essential travel restrictions implemented on March 20, 2020 by the United States and Mexico, which remain in effect, caused the City of Eagle Pass International Bridge System a loss of $5.1 Million in gross revenues during…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were officially sworn-in as the 46th President and the 59th Vice-President of the United States of America on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Kamala Harris was first…

By American Immigration Council Staff, Immigration Impact America turned a corner today. We not only installed new leadership, but these leaders set a distinctively new tone for the next four years. A president is a political and policy leader, but he or she is also our conductor-in-chief, coordinating the timing…

By Kristin Macleod-Ball, Immigration Impact The Trump administration has repeatedly tried to stop low-income immigrants from accessing protections and exercising their rights in the United States. Its last attempt—increasing immigration court fees by up to 800% through a new rule—was largely blocked in federal court on January 18, just hours…

By: Andrea Sears, Public News Service – NY NEW YORK — Doctors warn delays of cancer screenings and preventive health care while sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to serious health consequences later. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows more than 3.7 million New Yorkers said…

By: Mike Moen, Public News Service – MN ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Joe Biden presidency is now under way, following chaotic attempts to overturn his victory. A Minnesota group warns despite the transition, state-level efforts continue to undermine voter access amid discredited claims. Polls indicate many Republicans still don’t…

By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In his inaugural address, President Joe Biden said democracy is fragile. Now, good-government groups are asking Congress to bolster our system of elections. The For the People Act, a package of democracy reforms, is the first numbered bill in…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Jan. 20, 2021 “Biden administration pauses deportations for 100 days and suspends “remain in Mexico” policy for asylum seekers” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Jan. 21, 2021 “Toxic substance or water supply? Lawmakers to weigh whether wastewater from oil fields could replenish the state’s aquifers” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 United Medical Centers (UMC) Chief Executive Officer William Worrell announced that a total of 100 staff members at the community healthcare organization at the Eagle Pass, Texas Veterans Blvd. Medical Clinic will be receiving their second dose of the…