Dan Heyman, Public News Service – WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The return of black lung to Appalachia may be due to the coal industry here mining thinner seams of high-priced met coal, used to make steel. Morgantown occupational physician Dr. Carl Werntz said black lung is often caused by silica…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Sept. 24, 2019 “Hundreds of CBP officers returned to port duty after assisting U.S. Border Patrol” 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…

By Ashley Lopez, KUT News Sept. 24, 2019 “Turnout among young Texas voters exploded in 2018. Groups want to make it even bigger 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,…

(Press Release) On Sept. 10th, Sul Ross State University and Southwest Texas Junior College hosted “Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention.” Seventy-five people attended the event held in Eagle Pass. “We must be able to recognize the signs of suicide and be aware of the resources available in…

(Press Release) – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Border Patrol Station and the Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) team, rescued 11 people stranded in the Rio Grande River, Sept. 20. “Border Patrol agents continue to warn immigrants not to attempt to cross the Rio Grande…

Roz Brown, Public News Service – MO KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The game of chess dates back to the sixth century, and Kansas City schools are capitalizing on that staying power to get children involved in playing a game known to enhance students’ self-confidence, thinking skills and academic achievement. More…

By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2019 “Tropical Storm Imelda left 5 dead in Texas and many flooded. Will FEMA aid come next?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2019 “Analysis: A haunted House story about Texas speakers and redistricting” 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. Editor’s note:…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles crushed the San Antonio McCollum High School Cowboys 38-0 in a non-district football game played on Friday, September 20, 2019, at the Harlandale Independent School District Memorial Stadium, improving to 3-1 overall in…

By: Ricardo E Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The thundering Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks trounced the Pearsall High School Mavericks 29-6 in a non-district football game on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Stadium in…