By: Laura Nelson, Sul Ross State University Jessika Ledezma recently traveled to Uvalde from Eagle Pass to personally thank Enrique Avalos for funding the Esmeralda Rosalia Avalos Education scholarship that will allow her to take summer classes. Ms. Ledezma, originally from Piedras Negras, moved to the United States when she…

By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2020 “What you need to know about Texas’ new surprise medical billing law” 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 Abigail Hauslohner, Deanna Paul and Kim Bellware, The Washington Post Dec. 31, 2019 “Texas law protecting armed churchgoers draws national attention after White Settlement shooting” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 1, 2020 “Analyzing 2019: Unrest on the Texas-Mexico border” 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. The crisis on the Texas-Mexico…

By Patrick Svitek, Alex Samuels and Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 2, 2020 “Julián Castro drops out of presidential race” 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: Melissa Cruz, Immigration Impact When people who immigrate to the United States are enabled to become U.S. citizens, everyone benefits. Citizenship allows people to have more stable lives by granting access to better work, housing, health care, and education. This leads to a stronger, safer, and more prosperous country…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber reported that Eagle Passan Michelle Mendez, age 29, passed away from the injuries she suffered in a single automobile accident on December 15, 2019 while being a bystander together with two other individuals. Schmerber noted…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 As the year of 2019 winds down, the new year and decade of 2020 promises to bring change to the City of Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas residents. Eagle Pass residents are going to elect a new Mayor and…

Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service – IL SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Now that President Donald Trump’s executive order changing the refugee resettlement process has gone into effect, critics say they are less worried about states and communities refusing to accept refugees and more concerned about the administration’s overall strategy to curtail…

Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas — Nearly 100 days are left before the 2020 Census count begins, and advocates for Texans over age 50 say this massive undertaking is an opportunity for people looking for short-term work. Tina Tran, state director of AARP Texas, says her…