Andrea Sears, Public News Service – NY NEW YORK — Advocates for people with disabilities say the new coronavirus can be especially dangerous to the communities they serve. People with disabilities such as lupus or HIV/AIDS have compromised immune systems. Some medications may lower resistance to infections, and the incidence…

By Elvia Limón, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2020 “Counting in Texas for the U.S. census has begun. Here’s what you need to know.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Heather Vogell, ProPublica and Katherine Sullivan, WNYC ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The Trump Organization paid bribes, through middlemen, to New York City tax assessors to lower its property tax bills…

By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2020 “Two Texas public school districts halt classes over possible coronavirus risks” 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. At…

By Melissa Cruz, Immigration Impact Spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, has caused panic across the United States. With the number of confirmed cases on the rise, the coronavirus has started to affect several facets of immigration. How government officials handle the virus could have a significant impact on people…

By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post March 11, 2020 “Supreme Court says Trump administration may continue “remain in Mexico” policy” 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…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2020 “New coronavirus evacuees have arrived at Lackland Air Force Base. What happens in Texas’ quarantine?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The 2020 Eagle Pass International Friendship Festival will be held during March 20-28th to commemorate the the bi-lateral friendship and respect enjoyed between the sister cities of Eagle Pass, Texas and Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. Kicking-off the festivities for the…

(Press Release) On March 10, 2020, the Eagle Pass Police Department arrested 20-year-old Genaro Ramos after an investigation lead to the issuance of four (4) felony warrants. Ramos was arrested Sunday March 8, 2020 at approximately 2:44 PM on a felony traffic stop which was conducted near the intersection of El…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune March 10, 2020 “Coronavirus revives push for mandatory paid sick leave rules, but Texas leaders have long been opposed” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…