By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Former Maverick County Sheriff Tomas “Tom” S. Herrera passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020, during the evening at his home in Hopedale in Eagle Pass, Texas, according to a reliable source. Former Sheriff Herrera served two terms as…

By Leslie Dellon, Immigration Impact The Trump administration issued two rules October 8 that, if not overturned, will further restrict legal immigration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the first rule, which only applies to H-1B workers. This rule further limits an employer’s ability to demonstrate that its job…

By Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule that would make it much more difficult for U.S. citizens and legal immigrants—especially those experiencing financial hardship—to sponsor family members for green cards. If the rule goes into effect, the process of family-based immigration will become…

By Shawn Mulcahy, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2020 “As fears of election-related unrest rise, here’s what you need to know about poll watchers in Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff and Trinady Joslin, The Texas Tribune Oct. 8, 2020 ““We can’t do it alone”: Texans say federal leaders’ inaction on a new coronavirus aid package is endangering their livelihoods” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…

Roz Brown, Public News Service – NM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Even before the pandemic, nearly 40% of people in the U.S. said they wouldn’t be able to cover a surprise $400 expense, and the health crisis has only made things worse. A survey by Money Magazine and Morning Consult shows…

By Emma Platoff and Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 8, 2020 “In new email, senior aides say Ken Paxton used power of his office to benefit political donor Nate Paul” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

By Emma Platoff and Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 7, 2020 “Travis County district attorney’s office disputes part of Ken Paxton’s defense of bribery allegations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station rescued a mother who delivered her newborn baby minutes before their arrival, Oct 8. At approximately 9:20 p.m., agents responded to a 911 call for woman in labor. Agents quickly located the woman and…

Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Latino faith leaders are reaching out to members of Congress urging action on climate change, which is worsening the fires that are choking their neighborhoods with smoke. The poor air quality also compounds the suffering of COVID patients who…