By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Jan. 7, 2020 “He spent a month in Texas jail accused of hauling 3,350 pounds of marijuana. But lab results say it was legal hemp.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Jan. 7, 2020 “An open-government mystery solved: McAllen paid Enrique Iglesias $485,000 for 2015 performance” 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….

(Press Release) Happy New Year! In 2008, with the support of my wife and family, I made the decision to run for the office of Councilperson Place 4 of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas. I was elected and deeply honored that the Great Citizens of Eagle Pass trusted me…

Maverick County Hospital District’s Mental Health Clinician, Elias Diaz, has officially registered his candidacy for the Eagle Pass City Council election. Mr. Diaz is a native of Eagle Pass, TX. and is looking to continue giving back to his community. “I think I’ve done what I can do as a…

(Press Release) I, Rolando Salinas, Jr., would like to formally announce my candidacy for the City of Eagle Pass City Council. I was born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas. My parents are Rolando Salinas and the late Yolanda Salinas. My siblings are Alicia Flores, Alma Morales, Adrian Salinas, and…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Elizabeth Chisum De La Garza has authorized the Eagle Pass Business Journal to announce her candidacy for the Eagle Pass City Council Place 2 position in the City Special Officers Election on February 1, 2020. “I am honored to have…

(Press Release) The field of candidates running to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 74 seat has expanded by one, as City of Del Rio Council Member Rowland Garza officially filed his candidacy in Austin on December 9th 2019. House District 74 is the largest District in Texas, encompassing…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Jan. 6, 2020 “National Democrats jump into new lawsuit over Texas voter registration requirements” 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…

(Press Release) Students considering graduate school at Sul Ross State University will have the option of earning a Master’s of Education in Educational Instructional Technology (EIT) beginning in the 2020 spring semester. The new program allows graduate students and working professionals maximum flexibility according to Dr. Jennifer Miller-Ray, Assistant Professor…

(Press Release) Climate change and its effects upon the Big Bend will be the subject of scientific presentations January 18 at Sul Ross State University’s Espino Conference Center. The presentations begin at 3:00 p.m. and wrap up at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Big Bend Chapter of the Native Plant…