Study: Warmer Temps Multiply Threat of Higher Crime Rates
January 30th, 2020Roz Brown, Public News Service – NV LAS VEGAS — Winters are getting warmer, and according to a new study the temperature boost could increase interactions among people, leading to more violent encounters. Depending on how quickly temperatures rise due to climate change, a University of Colorado study shows the…
Ahead of explosion, Port Neches plant reported an increase of rogue emissions of explosive gas
January 30th, 2020By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Jan. 30, 2020 “Ahead of explosion, Port Neches plant reported an increase of rogue emissions of explosive gas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Analysis: Testing the Texas political waters by breaking the rules
January 29th, 2020By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 29, 2020 “Analysis: Testing the Texas political waters by breaking the rules” 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. Editor’s note:…
Bernie Sanders endorses Jessica Cisneros, primary challenger to Henry Cuellar
January 29th, 2020By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Jan. 29, 2020 “Bernie Sanders endorses Jessica Cisneros, primary challenger to Henry Cuellar” 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. Presidential candidate…
How U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston landed in the middle of impeachment
January 29th, 2020By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 29, 2020 “How U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston landed in the middle of impeachment” 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 City Special Officers Election is Saturday, February 1st
January 29th, 2020By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 With the Early Voting Period of January 15-28, 2020 ended, Eagle Pass citizens still have one day left of voting to elect a new City Mayor and two City Council Members on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 7 A.M. to…
2020 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Benefits Local Youths
January 29th, 2020By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The 2020 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show and Sale (MCJLS) held during January 22-25, 2020 in Eagle Pass, Texas benefitted over 300 local 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members, announced Tim Hardt, President of the Maverick County Junior…
Del Rio Judge Sentences Two San Antonio Sisters to Federal Prison for Attempting to Smuggle Methamphetamine into the U.S. from Mexico
January 29th, 2020(Press Release) In Del Rio yesterday afternoon, a federal judge sentenced 21–year-old Mary Ann Lara and her sister, 24-year-old Melissa Janet Lara, both of San Antonio, to 24 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for their scheme to smuggle methamphetamine into the U.S. from Mexico,…
Federal Jury Convicts Two Relatives for Scheme to Steal Oil from Energy Companies Operating in the Eagle Ford Shale
January 29th, 2020(Press Release) In San Antonio this afternoon, a federal jury convicted 49–year-old Luis Valencia of San Antonio, and his nephew, 34-year-old Mauricio Valencia of San Antonio, for their scheme to steal oil from oil companies and oilfield service companies operating in the South Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale, announced U.S. Attorney…
Del Rio Sector’s Chief Patrol Agent Selected as Deputy Chief of U.S. Border Patrol
January 29th, 2020(Press Release) – The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is pleased to announce the appointment of current Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz as Deputy Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. “I cannot tell you how honored I am to have been selected for such an important post in the…