By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Sept. 20, 2019 “Two people died in the wake of tropical storm Imelda, others left stranded and trapped” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Sept. 19, 2019 “Tropical Storm Imelda’s flooding turns deadly as southeast Texas is swamped by rain” 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…

(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – IBC Bank-Eagle Pass has been named the September Business of the Month by the Uvalde Area Chamber of Commerce. Business of the Month is a recognition that is awarded to businesses that have demonstrated a long-standing commitment to the Chamber and have a positive…

By Alana Rocha, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman, The Texas Tribune Sept. 19, 2019 “Visa denial rates for highly skilled workers are on the rise. Small Texas businesses are taking a hit.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…

By: Ian MacDougall, 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. Under the Trump administration, the National Labor Relations Board has been trying to roll back an Obama-era decision that made companies more responsible…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 19, 2019 “O’Rourke’s plan to legalize marijuana includes clemency for possession sentences and grants for those who already served time” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

Andrea Sears, Public News Service – PA PITTSBURGH – Police in northern Allegheny County will pay $175,000 for holding a naturalized U.S. citizen in jail overnight at the request of federal immigration authorities. Angelica Davila, who immigrated to the United States when she was 2, was detained during a minor…

By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Sept. 19, 2019 “Gov. Greg Abbott declares emergency amid flooding from Tropical Storm Imelda” 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. Gov….

Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA SEATTLE – Young people are leading the world in strikes on Friday to demand action on climate change. Students and workers are walking out in solidarity as part of the Global Climate Strike. It’s taking place before the United Nations Climate Action Summit…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 17, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke’s call for mandatory buyback of assault weapons roils Texas politics” 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….