Texas put hundreds of hours into finding and arresting police brutality protesters. Lawyers call it a “witch hunt.”
August 21st, 2020By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2020 “Texas put hundreds of hours into finding and arresting police brutality protesters. Lawyers call it a “witch hunt.”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
A South Texas chaplain prayed with his hospice patients. Then the coronavirus came for him.
August 21st, 2020By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2020 “A South Texas chaplain prayed with his hospice patients. Then the coronavirus came for him.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas’ July unemployment rate drops slightly to 8%
August 21st, 2020By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Aug. 21, 2020 “Texas’ July unemployment rate drops slightly to 8%” 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 for The…
Private Border Wall Fundraisers Have Been Arrested on Fraud Charges
August 21st, 2020By Perla Trevizo, Jeremy Schwartz and Lexi Churchill, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. When we asked Brian Kolfage last month to explain how his group We Build the Wall had spent…
DHS Announces New Policy for Essential and Non-Essential Travelers at U.S.-Mexico Border Ports of Entry Effective August 21, 2020
August 21st, 2020By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes was summoned to a meeting with U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) representatives from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Thursday, August 20, 2020 to advise him and the City…
In Texas, USPS woes and state deadlines could leave voters without enough time to return mail-in ballots
August 20th, 2020By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2020 “In Texas, USPS woes and state deadlines could leave voters without enough time to return mail-in ballots” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Texas will apply for federal program to get extra $300 per week for unemployed Texans
August 20th, 2020By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2020 “Texas will apply for federal program to get extra $300 per week for unemployed Texans” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas will start posting coronavirus case data from public schools, education commissioner says
August 20th, 2020By Aliyya Swaby and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 20, 2020 “Texas will start posting coronavirus case data from public schools, education commissioner says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Eagle Pass Mayor Recommends Online/Remote Instruction for School Children During First 4 Weeks as Maverick County Reports Two More COVID-19 Deaths, 162 New Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases, and Positivity Rate of 22.2% on August 19, 2020
August 20th, 2020By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 With 12 days remaining for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year on August 31, 2020 at the Eagle Pass Independent School District, Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes, who works as Head Counselor at Eagle Pass High School,…
Years after a judge ordered fixes, Texas’ child welfare system continues to expose children to harm, federal monitors say
August 19th, 2020By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2020 “Years after a judge ordered fixes, Texas’ child welfare system continues to expose children to harm, federal monitors say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…





