Greg Abbott has condemned the death of George Floyd, but he’s been silent on Texas’ recent history of police killings
June 10th, 2020By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2020 “Greg Abbott has condemned the death of George Floyd, but he’s been silent on Texas’ recent history of police killings” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Outside of Texas’ big cities, some are still waiting nearly a month for coronavirus test results from state-run mobile units
June 10th, 2020By Shannon Najmabadi and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune June 10, 2020 “Outside of Texas’ big cities, some are still waiting nearly a month for coronavirus test results from state-run mobile units” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
Number of Texans hospitalized with coronavirus hits all-time high as experts say cases are likely to continue increasing
June 10th, 2020By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2020 “Number of Texans hospitalized with coronavirus hits all-time high as experts say cases are likely to continue increasing” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Maverick County Reports Three Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Cases, Total Grows to 149
June 9th, 2020By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Not even the searing Texas-Mexico border summer heat stops the lethal novel Coronavirus from spreading in Maverick County despite consecutive days with over 100 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures. City of Eagle Pass Fire Department Deputy Chief and Maverick County Emergency…
Anger, anguish and calls for change mark George Floyd’s memorial in Houston
June 9th, 2020By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune June 8, 2020 “Anger, anguish and calls for change mark George Floyd’s memorial in Houston” 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 lawmakers who led the Sandra Bland Act are pushing to reinstate the police reforms stripped from their original bill
June 9th, 2020By Jolie McCullough and Cassandra Pollock, The Texas Tribune June 9, 2020 “The Texas lawmakers who led the Sandra Bland Act are pushing to reinstate the police reforms stripped from their original bill” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
Jaclyn Byrne Named EPISD Teacher of the Month for March 2020
June 9th, 2020(Press Release) Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas. March’s…
In Texas, COVID-19 case totals and hospitalizations are rising. The state says prisons and meatpacking plants are key factors.
June 9th, 2020By Carla Astudillo, Jolie McCullough and Mandi Cai, The Texas Tribune June 8, 2020 “In Texas, COVID-19 case totals and hospitalizations are rising. The state says prisons and meatpacking plants are key factors.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
Inmates report dangerous practices inside the Texas prison with the most coronavirus deaths
June 9th, 2020By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune June 8, 2020 “Inmates report dangerous practices inside the Texas prison with the most coronavirus deaths” 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…
Eagle Pass High School Burglarized With School Property Stolen Over Weekend
June 9th, 2020By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass Independent School District Superintendent Samuel Mijares announced on Monday, June 8, 2020, that Eagle Pass High School suffered a break-in (burglary) over the weekend of June 6-7, 2020 by a male individual who stole a laptop computer, an…





