Former Secretary of State David Whitley back at Gov. Greg Abbott’s office
June 3rd, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 31, 2019 “Former Secretary of State David Whitley back at Gov. Greg Abbott’s office” 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….
Texas has more than 200 freestanding ERs. Lawmakers just passed bills to combat patient confusion and price gouging.
June 3rd, 2019By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune June 3, 2019 “Texas has more than 200 freestanding ERs. Lawmakers just passed bills to combat patient confusion and price gouging.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Julián Castro unveils police reform plan
June 3rd, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 3, 2019 “Julián Castro unveils police reform plan” 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. Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro on…
Maverick County Receives $3.07 Million in Grant Funding for Landfill Expansion
May 31st, 2019(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, TX –U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) is pleased to announce the North American Development Bank (NADBank) approved $3.07 million in loans and grants to support expanding the sanitary landfill in Maverick County, Texas. This project will benefit all 54,258 residents by providing additional capacity to continue…
Carrizo Springs Doctor and Office Manager Arrested on Federal Drug, Health Care Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Charges
May 31st, 2019(Press Release) A Carrizo Springs doctor with multiple offices throughout the Southwest Texas border area and his office manager face federal charges in connection with alleged illegal drug distribution, Health Care Fraud, and aggravated identity theft scheme, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash; Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in…
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Two Men with Special Needs
May 31st, 2019EAGLE PASS, Texas – Members of the Del Rio Border Patrol Sector Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) team rescued two undocumented immigrants with physical limitations in Eagle Pass. “Smuggling organizations have little concern for the wellbeing of innocent individuals and show no remorse,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent…
Trump’s tariffs could hurt Texas, U.S. economies as much as Mexico’s, border leaders and analysts say
May 31st, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 31, 2019 “Trump’s tariffs could hurt Texas, U.S. economies as much as Mexico’s, border leaders and analysts say” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Border wall on private land given the green light to continue by New Mexico town
May 31st, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 30, 2019 “Border wall on private land given the green light to continue by New Mexico town” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas lawmakers boosted special education funding this year, prompting hope for more from advocates
May 31st, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 31, 2019 “Texas lawmakers boosted special education funding this year, prompting hope for more from advocates” 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…
Texas at center of new evidence suggesting census citizenship question was pushed to help Republicans
May 31st, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 30, 2019 “Texas at center of new evidence suggesting census citizenship question was pushed to help Republicans” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…





