CBP to Assess Collection of DNA Samples from Individuals in Custody
January 6th, 2020(Press Release) On January 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will initiate a limited, small-scale pilot program to assess the operational impact of proposed regulatory changes that would require the collection of DNA samples from certain individuals in CBP custody. The pilot program will be limited to the following locations:…
How Trump’s Trade War Is Making Lobbyists Rich And Slamming Small Businesses
January 6th, 2020By: Lydia DePillis, 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. Mike Elrod voted for Donald Trump in 2016, hoping for a break from tight government oversight that his business had endured for years,…
Analysis: Texas elections aren’t starting now — they’re already running at full speed
January 6th, 2020By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 6, 2020 “Analysis: Texas elections aren’t starting now — they’re already running at full speed” 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…
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remains quiet on whether the state will opt out of refugee program
January 6th, 2020By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Jan. 6, 2020 “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott remains quiet on whether the state will opt out of refugee program” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren days after ending presidential campaign
January 6th, 2020By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 6, 2020 “Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren days after ending presidential campaign” 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. Julián Castro…
In rural Texas, people experiencing homelessness lead “masked” lives outside of public view
January 3rd, 2020By Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2020 “In rural Texas, people experiencing homelessness lead “masked” lives outside of public view” 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…
In his presidential campaign, Julián Castro stood out but couldn’t break out
January 3rd, 2020By Patrick Svitek and Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2020 “In his presidential campaign, Julián Castro stood out but couldn’t break out” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Marijuana prosecutions in Texas have dropped by more than half since lawmakers legalized hemp
January 3rd, 2020By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Jan. 3, 2020 “Marijuana prosecutions in Texas have dropped by more than half since lawmakers legalized hemp” 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…
Eagle Pass Police Department Crime Report
January 2nd, 2020On Thursday, December 26, 2019, 60-year-old Juan Carlos Nandin was arrested on charges of harassment and indecent assault. The arrest is a result of an investigation commenced on December 22, 2019 after a female complainant came forward to file a formal report for incidents that are alleged to have occurred…
Texas judge tells Fort Worth hospital it can remove baby from life support
January 2nd, 2020By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2020 “Texas judge tells Fort Worth hospital it can remove baby from life support” 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…
