By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2020 “Texas Republicans sue to stop Gov. Greg Abbott’s extension of early voting period during the pandemic” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2020 “In a rare move, a Texas military veteran who was deported years ago was allowed back home. Now he’s a U.S. citizen.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2020 “For rural Texans, the Postal Service is a lifeline, but some say it’s been in decay for years” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Sept. 22, 2020 “Ted Cruz blocks a U.S. Senate resolution to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg, citing a “partisan” amendment” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

(Press Release) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are issuing this announcement to raise awareness of the potential threat posed by attempts to spread disinformation regarding the results of the 2020 elections. Foreign actors and cybercriminals could create new websites, change existing…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber announced on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 that seven inmates at the Tom Bowles Detention Center in Eagle Pass, Texas have tested positive for COVID-19. The first inmate to have tested positive for COVID-19 at the…

(Press Release) The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas announced on Monday, September 21, 2020, that it will reopen the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel (KLECH) on October 1, 2020 at 25% capacity. Amidst the global pandemic resulting from the COVID-19 virus, KLECH closed its doors on March 19, 2020 in…

(Press Release) EAGLE PASS Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Eagle Port of Entry seized over $190,000 in unreported currency in one enforcement action. “This seizure is a prime example of the continued dedication of our frontline officers to uphold our border…

By Laura Nelson, Sul Ross State University For the past 26 years, Kathy Biddick has been the problem-solver, fun-maker, and activities planner for the students of Sul Ross State Univ. Rio Grande College and now plans to retire Sept. 30, 2020. She started at Sul Ross in 1994 in Student…

By Emma Platoff, Shawn Mulcahy and Anna Novak, The Texas Tribune Sept. 22, 2020 “As Texas college towns emerge as coronavirus hot spots, universities try to keep students from infecting locals” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…