Texas will allow schools to keep classrooms closed longer than previously ordered
July 17th, 2020By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2020 “Texas will allow schools to keep classrooms closed longer than previously ordered” 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….
Texas’ June unemployment rate falls to 8.6%, but experts warn unemployment could worsen next month
July 17th, 2020By Meena Venkataramanan, The Texas Tribune July 17, 2020 “Texas’ June unemployment rate falls to 8.6%, but experts warn unemployment could worsen next month” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
U.S.-Mexico Extend Non-Essential Border Travel Restrictions Until August 20, Dealing Financial Blow to City of Eagle Pass
July 17th, 2020By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The United States and Mexico governments agreed to extend the non-essential migrant processing and travel restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border, which have been in effect since March 21, 2020, for another month until August 20, 2020 as both countries…
Breaking News! Maverick County Blasts Past 1,000 Positive COVID-19 Cases with 122 New Cases on July 16, Bringing Total to 1,061 Cases, 13 Deaths, and 61 Hospitalized People
July 16th, 2020By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo and Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes announced on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at a press conference that 122 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Maverick County, Texas were reported by the Texas…
Spurred by Gov. Greg Abbott’s coronavirus handling, Democratic strategists launch PAC to defeat him in 2022
July 16th, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 16, 2020 “Spurred by Gov. Greg Abbott’s coronavirus handling, Democratic strategists launch PAC to defeat him in 2022” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Julián and Joaquin Castro criticize Gov. Greg Abbott for reopening Texas too soon
July 16th, 2020By Valeria Olivares, The Texas Tribune July 15, 2020 “Julián and Joaquin Castro criticize Gov. Greg Abbott for reopening Texas too soon” 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…
Trump scales back landmark environmental law, saying it will help restart the economy
July 16th, 2020By Juliet Eilperin and Felicia Sonmez, The Washington Post July 15, 2020 “Trump scales back landmark environmental law, saying it will help restart the economy” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Nearly 1 million people voted in Tuesday’s Democratic runoff. The party says it’s a sign of strength to come in November.
July 16th, 2020By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune July 15, 2020 “Nearly 1 million people voted in Tuesday’s Democratic runoff. The party says it’s a sign of strength to come in November.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
Major League Baseball-Major League Baseball Players Association Youth Development Foundation Awards Nearly $50,000 to the City of Eagle Pass
July 16th, 2020(Press Release) Eagle Pass, TX – The City of Eagle Pass has been awarded nearly $50,000 by the MLB-MLBPA – Youth Development Foundation for the funding of the City of Eagle Pass Pee Wee Field Lighting Project. The project will replace and install new lighting at the Pee Wee Baseball…
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Lost Man
July 16th, 2020(Press Release) DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Station rescued a man in distress on a local ranch, July 14. “While crossing the border illegally is always a dangerous trek, temperatures averaging over 100 degrees Fahrenheit only furthers this risk,” said Del Rio…





