(Press Release) In response to Sul Ross State University’s travel restrictions in regard to the novel coronavirus, the March 7 exhibition football game against Selección Nuevo León (Nuevo Leon All Stars) in Piedras Negras, Mexico has been cancelled. “The cancellation is a precautionary measure to insure the safety and health…

By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune March 5, 2020 “What can Texas do if a coronavirus outbreak hits?” 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. Addressing the possibility…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2020 “Harris County’s cascade of election day fumbles disproportionately affected communities of color” 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….

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2020 “Texas universities recall students, clean doorknobs as coronavirus safeguards” 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. Texas universities say…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 4, 2020 “Joe Biden rode late momentum to Texas primary victory” 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. Hours before polls…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 3, 2020 “MJ Hegar, Royce West head to runoff in Democratic primary to challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass attorney and entrepreneur Heriberto “Eddie” Morales, Jr. swept the Texas House of Representative District 74 Democratic Party Primary over challengers former Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English Cantu and Del Rio City Councilman Rowland Garza in the March…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 293rd Judicial District Attorney Roberto Serna barely edged political newcomer and challenger Alberto Rodriguez in the March 3, 2020 Texas Democratic Party Primary Election to earn re-election to another four year term since there are no Republican Party candidate…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass attorney Jaime “AJ” Iracheta easily defeated defeated incumbent Maverick County Attorney Gloria E. Hernandez in the March 3, 2020 Maverick County Democratic Party Primary. Iracheta received a total of 5,310 votes (56.21%) compared to Hernandez’s 4,143 votes…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Political neophyte Olga Ramos upset incumbent Maverick County Commissioner Pete Venegas Precinct No. 3 in the March 3, 2020 Democratic Party Primary Election while incumbent Maverick County Commissioner Gerardo “Jerry” Morales Precinct No. 1 defeated challenger Roberto Martinez to…