Texas civic group wants judge to block Ken Paxton’s investigation into voter registration efforts
September 16th, 2024By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2024 “Texas civic group wants judge to block Ken Paxton’s investigation into voter registration efforts” 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…
Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.
September 16th, 2024By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune Sept. 16, 2024 “Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry
September 16th, 2024By Alejandra Martinez and Jakob Maurer, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2024 “Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry” 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…
Texas leads push for faster certification of mental health professionals
September 16th, 2024By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2024 “Texas leads push for faster certification of mental health professionals” 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…
Federal border agency report on Uvalde massacre recommends policy changes
September 16th, 2024By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2024 “Federal border agency report on Uvalde massacre recommends policy changes” 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…
Border Vigil Cofounder Mike Garcia Receives Esteemed Ohtli Award
September 16th, 2024(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – The Border Vigil of Eagle Pass proudly announces that Mike Garcia has been awarded the prestigious Ohtli Award (Reconocimiento Ohtli) by the Institute of Mexicans Living Abroad (IME), a division of the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ohtli Award honors individuals who have…
Jesse T. Moreno, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Continues to Support Aspiring Nurses at SWTX
September 13th, 2024(Press Release) UVALDE, TEXAS Southwest Texas College (SWTX) recently celebrated the legacy of Jesse T. Moreno, Jr. by awarding the Jesse T. Moreno, Jr. Memorial Scholarship to four deserving first-year students in the college’s registered nursing program. This scholarship, presented on August 16 in Uvalde, is a financial aid and…
The Case for Early Childhood Education as Health and Economic Policy
September 13th, 2024The Issue Families across the United States are facing significant challenges due to the limited availability and affordability of high-quality early childhood care options for children under the age of 6. Child care access is especially challenging for those seeking to reenter the workforce. Rethinking child care, especially early childhood…
Fostering Binational Startups: US-Mexico Collaboration
September 13th, 2024Introduction: Highly Skilled Immigrants Within the US Entrepreneurial Ecosystem As the backbone of modern economies, the tertiary sector thrives on innovation, advanced technologies, and the expertise of highly qualified professionals. In the U.S., highly skilled immigrants are key contributors to the knowledge economy — a vital component of the tertiary…
New Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustee Morris Libson, Jr. Sworn-In
September 12th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees on Thursday, September 5, 2024 appointed Morris Libson, Jr. as a new Trustee to fill the unexpired term of former Trustee Lupita Fuentes whom passed away on April 1, 2024….





