(Press Release) SWTJC trustees adopted a balanced operating budget for the 2019 fiscal year during their regular monthly meeting on Thursday (June 20) in Uvalde. Before the regular meeting, trustees met in a budget workshop to go over the proposed budget in more detail. The fiscal year 2019-2020 budget is…

By Alexa Ura and Connie Hanzhang Jin, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2019 “Texas gained almost nine Hispanic residents for every additional white resident last year” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Troy Closson, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2019 “Stealing packages could result in jail time in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill” 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: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 An eight women and four men federal jury deliberated less than two hours on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, to reach a verdict in the criminal case of United States of America versus Adan Suke, Jr. in the United States District…

By: Jeff Ernsthausen and Justin Elliott, ProPublica Under a six-lane span of freeway leading into downtown Baltimore sit what may be the most valuable parking spaces in America. Lying near a development project controlled by Under Armour’s billionaire CEO Kevin Plank, one of Maryland’s richest men, and Goldman Sachs, the…

Mark Richardson, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – Compared with other states, Texas remains in the bottom 10 for the well-being of its children, according to a new report. The annual Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation uses 16 indicators to rank states in…

By Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti, Abigail Hauslohner and Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post June 19, 2019 “Trump renews pledge to deport millions, but ICE reality is far more limited” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Maverick County Hospital District Administrator Alma Martinez announced that Maverick County residents who are not eligible for Medicaid or do not have any other form of health insurance may qualify to receive healthcare services under the District’s Medical Financial…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Eagle Pass High School Eagles Head Baseball Coach Reynol Mendoza announced that a total of 10 Eagles were named to the 2019 District 29-6A All-District Baseball Team and that standout pitcher and outfielder Rey Rey Mendoza was named unanimously…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 An eight women and four men federal jury is now hearing the case of United States of America versus Adan Suke, Jr., a Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas member who is charged with Second Degree Murder of Carlos Trevino, a…