By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Maverick County citizens who have not yet registered to vote will have a final, last chance to register during a voter registration drive being held during Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4, 2020, from 12 Noon to 4 P.M. at the…

By Jorge Loweree, Immigration Impact The Trump administration is successfully using the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to alter the U.S. system of legal immigration. New government data makes clear that these changes will significantly increase employment-based immigration at the expense of people in the family categories—and without any involvement…

By Kristin Macleod-Ball, Immigration Impact A federal court halted a new rule that would have increased fees for immigration applications on September 29. The court explained that the rule, announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in August, is likely unlawful. Before the court issued its ruling, USCIS planned…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 2, 2020 “Voters, voting rights groups sue Gov. Greg Abbott over order to close ballot drop-off locations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Oct. 2, 2020 “Analysis: The confounding commotion around voting in Texas” 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. Editor’s note: If you’d…

Eric Galatas, Public News Service – WY CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management is failing to ensure taxpayers receive a fair market value for oil and gas deposits on federal lands, according to a new report. Autumn Hanna, vice president of Taxpayers for Common Sense, said due to…

By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Oct. 1, 2020 “With Texas schools struggling to find lost students, state offers temporary financial reprieve” 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…

(Press Release – Part 2 of 2) Mission Statement: We, the Eagle Pass Water Works System, work extremely hard to provide our customers with the highest and most reliable water and wastewater services at the most reasonable and affordable level to our customers. Vision Statement:  The vision of the Eagle…

(Comunicado de Prensa – Parte 2 de 2) Declaración de Misión: Nosotros, Eagle Pass Water Works System, trabajamos arduamente para brindarles a nuestros clientes los servicios de agua y aguas residuales más altos y confiables al nivel más razonable y economico para nuestros clientes. Declaración de la Visión: La visión…

(Press Release) Eagle Pass, TX – The City Council for the City of Eagle Pass is proud to announce that they have approved a balanced budget for FY 2020-21 on September 15, 2020. The City of Eagle Pass Annual Operating Budget for the period of October 1, 2020 through September…