By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Eagle Pass City Councilman Rudy Villalpando announced his candidacy for Mayor on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 and proceeded to register as a candidate for the City Special Officer Election to be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 with City Secretary…

Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA SEATTLE – An at-home test could be a major breakthrough for screening cervical cancer in women, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Washington and Kaiser Permanente Washington teamed up on a study involving 20,000 women who weren’t getting regular…

Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Federal agencies are downplaying the effects of climate change on endangered species, according to a report out today. The study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, looked at 459 animals and found that although climate change affects all but…

By: Emma Winger, Immigration Impact A federal court ruled this week that sweeping policies permitting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to search personal cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices without reasonable suspicion are unconstitutional. The policies that the court rejected authorized…

Andrea Sears, Public News Service – PA HARRISBURG, Pa. – This is the start of the 98th annual American Education Week, a time to celebrate the achievements of public education and acknowledge the contributions of all those who make a difference in students’ lives. It’s a week when teachers, parents…

(Press Release) Many hunters enjoy traveling to international destinations, but before heading on that international hunting trip, there are certain requirements hunters must first satisfy. “When planning your trip, it is important to remember that regulations change frequently around the world, depending on outbreaks of exotic plant and animal diseases,”…

By Rachel Glickhouse, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. A report made public Wednesday by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights called on Congress to adopt legislation that would use funding to…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Nov. 18, 2019 “Analysis: Beware of Texas politicians bearing home-brewed arithmetic” 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: If you’d…

By Shannon Najmabadi and Jay Root, The Texas Tribune Nov. 18, 2019 “The inauguration of Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick cost millions. But much of it went to fundraising and staff.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

By Cassandra Pollock and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Nov. 15, 2019 “State Rep. Poncho Nevárez turns himself in to authorities after dropping envelope with cocaine” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…