By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 6, 2021 ““Find a place to hide or seek cover”: A harrowing day at the U.S. Capitol for Texans in Congress” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Jan. 7, 2021 “First Texas case of more contagious coronavirus variant identified in Harris County” 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….

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 6, 2021 “U.S. Capitol under lockdown as protesters storm the building during certification of the Electoral College” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

January 5, 2021 (Press Release) CONCERNS ABOUT THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S PRESS RELEASE REGARDING RETAINING THE HON. JAIME IRACHETA ON HIS STAFF TO THE PEOPLE OF MAVERICK COUNTY, TEXAS AND OF THE 293RD JUDICIAL AND 365TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WITH CONCURRENT JURISDICTION IN DIMMIT, ZAVALA AND…

(Press Release) Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement after being sworn in as the U.S. Representative for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas: “My life is proof that the American dream is alive and well in this great country. I am honored that the 23rd District has…

By Laura Nelson Fernando Treviño graduated with honors from Sul Ross State Univ. on Dec. 12, 2020 with his Texas teacher certification in hand, ready to go to work as a junior high or high school history teacher. As simple as that sounds, his years-long, circuitous route to a bachelor’s…

(Press Release) BRACKETTVILLE, Texas – Smugglers fired several rounds at Border Patrol agents during a lengthy vehicle pursuit, Jan. 3. Early Sunday morning, Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a suspected alien smuggler on Ranch Road 334 near Brackettville. The driver subsequently pulled over and fired a weapon at agents…

(Press Release) BRACKETTVILLE, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Station arrested a man from Mexico during a traffic stop, Jan. 2. Agents encountered the Mexican national during a traffic stop, in which he presented a false birth certificate. Agents quickly identified the false document and transported…

(Press Release) (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.86 billion in December, 5 percent less than in December 2019. The majority of December sales tax revenue is based on sales made in November and remitted to the agency in December. “December sales tax…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 5, 2021 “Joe Biden selects three Texans for White House staff” 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. Three Texans are…