(Press Release) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today that it will implement the landmark United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) at 12:00 AM on July 1. The USMCA replaces the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), delivering more efficient trade, stronger enforcement and more economic opportunities for North America. “The…

By Sarah R. Champagne, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2020 “Gov. Greg Abbott bans elective surgeries in four South Texas counties to preserve hospital capacity” 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) DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents seized over 12 pounds of methamphetamine abandoned in a backpack, June 29. “Smugglers who try to bring in dangerous narcotics for their personal profit are cowards and often abandon their drugs at the sight of Border Patrol agents,” said Del…

By Meena Venkataramanan, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2020 “Doctors reverse course, say Texas GOP should cancel in-person convention” 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. The Texas…

Roz Brown, Public News Service – NV LAS VEGAS — The pandemic may have pushed completing the 2020 U.S. census off the top of your “to-do” list, but it’s well known that a limited response will severely impact Nevada’s children and families. Melanie Sanchez-Hernandez graduated from the University of Nevada-Reno…

By Meena Venkataramanan, The Texas Tribune June 30, 2020 “Reversing course, Texas will delay work-search requirement for unemployment benefits” 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. The Texas…

Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA SEATTLE – Many men believe they’re less vulnerable to COVID-19, and that has consequences for how safe they really are during the pandemic. A new survey conducted in the U.S. and U.K. finds women are more likely to wear face masks than men….

By Cassandra Pollock and Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune June 29, 2020 “Texas city and county leaders ask Gov. Greg Abbott for authority to implement local stay-at-home orders” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

(Press Release) Maverick County Hospital District will be closed starting today, June 30 at noon due to a thorough disinfecting procedure to be performed at our facility. Today, our organization received results of one of our providers testing positive for COVID-19. All proper reporting procedures have been followed and the…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 With over 30,000 registered voters in Maverick County, 212 citizens cast a ballot during the first day of Early Voting on Monday, June 29, 2020, in the Texas Primary Run-Off Election of July 14, announced Maverick County Democratic Party Chairperson…