Presidential candidates turn their focus to Texas as early voting begins
February 18th, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2020 “Presidential candidates turn their focus to Texas as early voting begins” 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. Bernie…
Warren: ‘Road to White House Runs Right through Virginia’
February 18th, 2020Diane Bernard, Public News Service – VA ARLINGTON, Va. — Sen. Elizabeth Warren became the first presidential candidate after the New Hampshire primary to visit Virginia last week. Virginia is one of the top four states holding primaries on Super Tuesday, with 99 delegates available. The Massachusetts senator pumped up…
Joaquin Castro endorses Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez in crowded primary to challenge John Cornyn
February 18th, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2020 “Joaquin Castro endorses Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez in crowded primary to challenge 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, government and statewide…
Maverick County Early Voting Period Starts Tuesday, February 18th, at Multi-Purpose Center
February 18th, 2020By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Slightly over 30,000 registered Maverick County voters will be eligible to cast their ballots in both the Texas Democratic and Republican Parties’ Primary Elections of March 3, 2020 starting on Tuesday, February 18th, at the City of Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose…
Del Rio Sector Agents Apprehend Armed Criminal During Failed Smuggling Attempt
February 14th, 2020(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville station arrested a man with a pistol during a failed smuggling attempt, Feb. 12. “Our agents are encountering armed smugglers now more than ever before,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz, “These are dangerous criminals who…
Diversion of aircraft purchases for border wall puts some Texas Republicans in a difficult position
February 14th, 2020By Sam Manas, The Texas Tribune Feb. 13, 2020 “Diversion of aircraft purchases for border wall puts some Texas Republicans in a difficult position” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Trump Budget Called a ‘Big Step Backward’ for Great Lakes
February 14th, 2020Andrea Sears, Public News Service – NY ALBANY, N.Y. – Drastic cuts to clean water programs in the Trump administration’s proposed national budget would be a big loss for the Great Lakes, according to groups that advocate for water quality. The budget proposal would maintain the current level of funding…
VA Poised to Aid Undocumented Immigrants with Driver’s Licenses
February 14th, 2020Diane Bernard, Public News Service – VA RICHMOND, Va. – Several thousand undocumented immigrants in Virginia could get driver’s licenses if a bill passed in the General Assembly this week becomes law. Immigrants’ rights groups are hailing the move, which they say would make life easier for residents without legal…
Royce West helped flip Dallas County for Democrats in 2006. Could he flip Texas in 2020?
February 14th, 2020By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 13, 2020 “Royce West helped flip Dallas County for Democrats in 2006. Could he flip Texas in 2020?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
MJ Hegar says her military experience makes her the fighter Democrats need to take on John Cornyn
February 14th, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 14, 2020 “MJ Hegar says her military experience makes her the fighter Democrats need to take on John Cornyn” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
