Trump’s order will deny visas to immigrants who lack health-care coverage
October 7th, 2019By Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post Oct. 5, 2019 “Trump’s order will deny visas to immigrants who lack health-care coverage” 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…
Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Stampede San Antonio McCollum Cowboys 23-7
October 4th, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The thundering Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks stampeded the visiting San Antonio McCollum High School Cowboys 23-7 in a key District 14-5A, Division I football game held on Friday, October 4, 2019, at the Eagle Pass…
Rio Grande Electric Cooperative to Hold 74th Annual Meeting on October 12th
October 4th, 2019(Press Release) The emPOWER Summit, Rio Grande Electric Cooperative’s 74th Annual Meeting, will be held Saturday, October 12, at the SSGT Willie De Leon Civic Center in Uvalde, Texas. Co-op members are invited to attend the meeting, and enjoy a free catered BBQ lunch. This meeting is only for Co-op…
Pharmaceutical Companies Are Luring Mexicans Across the U.S. Border to Donate Blood Plasma
October 4th, 2019By: Stefanie Dodt and Jan Lukas Strozyk, ARD German TV, and Dara Lind, 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. Every week, thousands of Mexicans cross the border into the U.S. on temporary…
A Mexican citizen had court papers allowing him to be in the U.S. But a Border Patrol agent detained him anyway.
October 4th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune and Mallory Falk, KERA News Oct. 4, 2019 “A Mexican citizen had court papers allowing him to be in the U.S. But a Border Patrol agent detained him anyway.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans…
Uvalde Man Sentenced to Federal Prison in Farm Loan Fraud Case
October 4th, 2019(Press Release) A federal judge in Del Rio has sentenced Ruben James Valdez, age 45 of Uvalde, TX, to six months in federal prison for his role in a farm loan scheme, announced U.S. Attorney John Bash. During sentencing yesterday afternoon in Del Rio, U.S. District Judge Alia Moses also…
Eagle Pass Eagles Thrash Laredo LBJ Wolves 36-10 in District 29-6A Action
October 3rd, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles thrashed the Laredo LBJ High School Wolves 36-10 in a key District 29-6A football game on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at the Laredo United Independent School District Student Activity Complex Football Stadium…
Do you plan to vote in Texas’ November elections? The time to register is now
October 3rd, 2019By Elvia Limón, The Texas Tribune Oct. 3, 2019 “Do you plan to vote in Texas’ November elections? The time to register is now” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Bullying Prevention Month: ‘No One Should Be a Bystander’
October 3rd, 2019Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – MT HELENA, Mont. – October is National Bullying Prevention Month, bringing awareness to this issue’s growing impact on students. According to the 2019 Montana Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 22% of students across the state say they’ve been bullied on campus, and nearly 18% say…
Amber Guyger trial highlighted why Dallas communities of color often distrust law enforcement
October 3rd, 2019By Juan Pablo Garnham and Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Oct. 2, 2019 “Amber Guyger trial highlighted why Dallas communities of color often distrust law enforcement” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
