Immigrant rights groups call on ICE to halt raids during coronavirus outbreak
March 16th, 2020By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune March 13, 2020 “Immigrant rights groups call on ICE to halt raids during coronavirus outbreak” 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….
Stop buying all the toilet paper. There’s no shortage if everyone takes only what they need.
March 16th, 2020By Carrington Tatum, The Texas Tribune March 13, 2020 “Stop buying all the toilet paper. There’s no shortage if everyone takes only what they need.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Texas STAAR test requirements waived due to coronavirus outbreak
March 16th, 2020By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune March 16, 2020 “Texas STAAR test requirements waived due to coronavirus outbreak” 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. In an unprecedented…
Many Texas schools could be closed through academic year due to coronavirus, education commissioner warns
March 16th, 2020By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune March 15, 2020 “Many Texas schools could be closed through academic year due to coronavirus, education commissioner warns” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
New Braunfels, Texas Man Commits Suicide at Tom Bowles Detention Center in Maverick County
March 15th, 2020By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., 2020 An unidentified male from New Braunfels, Texas has passed away after being found unconscious in his detention cell in the Tom Bowles Detention Center in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas after allegedly attempting to commit suicide on Thursday, March 12, 2020…
Eagle Pass ISD Extends Spring Break by One Week Until March 20th Due to Coronavirus
March 15th, 2020(Press Release) Dear Eagle Pass I.S.D. Family, Prior to spring break, as well as during, Eagle Pass ISD has continued to actively monitor developments regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) in conjunction with local and state public health officials and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). With the declaration of a “state of…
Immigration Judges, Prosecutors and Attorneys Call for the Nationwide Closure of All Immigration Courts
March 15th, 2020(Press Release) The National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ), the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 511 (the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Professionals Union), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) (collectively, “the Organizations”) call for the emergency closure of the nation’s Immigration Courts in adherence with current…
Eagle Pass Independent School District Coronavirus Emergency Board Meeting Results in One Week Extension of Spring Break Until March 20th and Temporary Suspension of UIL Activities Between March 16-29th
March 14th, 2020By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees held an Emergency Meeting on Friday, March 13, 2020 to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on the over 16,000 students and about 3,000 school employees, as well as the community….
In 2015, Texas lawmakers rejected effort to upgrade state’s disease response
March 13th, 2020By Jay Root and Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune March 13, 2020 “In 2015, Texas lawmakers rejected effort to upgrade state’s disease response” 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…
City of Eagle Pass, TX Statement on Coronavirus
March 13th, 2020(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, TX – March 13, 2020, The City of Eagle Pass strongly encourages these Coronavirus Precautions as it is in the best interest of our citizens to stay safe. The City of Eagle Pass has daily briefings and is being notified of any changes or new developments….





