Sul Ross State University President Pete P. Gallego announced that Ita A. Cortinas and Kimberly A. Euresti of Eagle Pass, Texas graduated from Sul Ross State University on December 12, 2020. Ita A. Cortinas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Sul Ross State University. She and…

(Press Release) Del rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector arrest a convicted murderer and a sex offender on the same day, Jan. 10. “We continue to encounter dangerous criminals attempting to avoid apprehension through illegal entry,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent…

(Press Release) The U.S. Attorneys representing the four districts in Texas have announced their intent to prosecute any crimes committed at the State Capitol or elsewhere in violation of federal law ahead of the upcoming presidential inauguration. “During this time of polarized political discord, freedom of speech is an important…

(Press Release) Eagle Pass, Tx, January 12, 2021:  Eagle Pass Independent School District will join 1,024 school districts throughout Texas to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent Samuel Mijares announced on January 12th. School board members give their time, energy, and counsel to the school district—without pay. They…

DENVER — All Americans could have health coverage, and costs would drop by as much as $743 billion per year, if the U.S. switched to a single-payer health insurance system, according to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report. Matt Bruenig, president of the People’s Policy Project, said the bulk…

By Joshua Kaplan and Joaquin Sapien, 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. When Kim Dine took over as the new chief of the U.S. Capitol Police in 2012, he knew he had…

By Allan Sloan, ProPublica, and Cezary Podkul for 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. One of President Donald Trump’s lesser known but profoundly damaging legacies will be the explosive rise in the…

By Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune Jan. 13, 2021 “Ken Paxton is only state attorney general in the U.S. who didn’t sign letters condemning Capitol insurrection” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Duncan Agnew, The Texas Tribune Jan. 13, 2021 “Houston police officer under investigation after participating in U.S. 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 issues. An…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Jan. 13, 2021 “Texas Senate changes rules so Republicans can still bring bills to floor without Democratic support” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…