Andrea Sears, Public News Service – PA PHILADELPHIA – Four senior citizens were arrested Wednesday on charges of blocking the entrance to the Philadelphia headquarters of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Dressed as the Statue of Liberty, the four members of ElderWitness, say they are outraged by the Trump administration’s detention…

Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX EL PASO, Texas – Today marks Day 60 of a hunger strike by three political refugees from India, detained for more than a year in an El Paso Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility. The policy of indefinite detention began under the Obama administration,…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Sept. 6, 2019 “Two years after Trump announced an end to DACA, “Dreamers” look ahead with hope and anxiety” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Sept. 6, 2019 ““The stakes could not be higher”: Judge threatens to lock up Texas prison officials over air conditioning violation” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that open enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition program, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 29, 2020. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund offers parents and loved ones the chance to prepay a child’s future higher…

By Cassandra Pollock and Chase Karacostas, The Texas Tribune Sept. 4, 2019 “Texas House Democrats ask Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session after two mass shootings” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 4, 2019 “Analysis: Since Texas leaders aren’t doing much about guns, watch what they say” 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 Paul Sonne, The Washington Post Sept. 4, 2019 “Pentagon approves diversion of military construction funds for Trump’s wall” 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. Defense Secretary…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council honored retired Sergeant Orlando Escareno with a commemorative plaque at their regular meeting held on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, for his dedicated and loyal 30 years of service to the Eagle Pass…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Maverick County Hospital District (MCHD) Chief Executive Officer Alma Martinez announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for the District’s new Primary Care Clinic will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 10 A.M. at 3406 Bob Rogers Drive, in Eagle…