Lawmaker grills Department of Public Safety over disclosure of Sandra Bland cellphone video
May 24th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2019 “Lawmaker grills Department of Public Safety over disclosure of Sandra Bland cellphone video” 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…
Teacher raises and all-day pre-K: Here’s what’s in the Texas Legislature’s landmark school finance bill
May 24th, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2019 “Teacher raises and all-day pre-K: Here’s what’s in the Texas Legislature’s landmark school finance 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…
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy single-handedly delays $19.1 billion disaster aid package
May 24th, 2019By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2019 “U.S. Rep. Chip Roy single-handedly delays $19.1 billion disaster aid package” 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. WASHINGTON…
Critics say Texas’ Driver Responsibility Program can trap poor people in a cycle of debt. It looks like it’s about to be abolished.
May 24th, 2019By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2019 “Critics say Texas’ Driver Responsibility Program can trap poor people in a cycle of debt. It looks like it’s about to be abolished.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
Del Rio Border Patrol Sector Hits Single-Day Apprehension Record for Past Decade
May 24th, 2019Press Release – The United States Border Patrol Del Rio Sector reported a record number of single-day apprehensions on Monday. “These increased arrests and especially the rise in family unit and unaccompanied alien children apprehensions have put an enormous strain on our personnel and infrastructure,” said Del Rio Sector Acting…
Border Patrol Agents Seize Stolen Vehicle with Fictitious Plates, Apprehend Eight
May 24th, 2019Press Release – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Carrizo Springs Station seized a stolen vehicle with fictitious plates and arrested eight illegal aliens. “Border Patrol Agents continue to locate and interdict illegal aliens who are attempting to evade arrest,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Randy…
Travel Tips: Ensure a Smooth CBP Processing Experience
May 24th, 2019Press Release – As the summer travel season is among the busiest times at international airports and ports of entry across the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is offering tips for travelers to adopt when arriving to the United States. Last summer, CBP processed more than 114 million international…
Texas’ legislative leaders say they have a deal on school finance and property tax reform
May 23rd, 2019By Cassandra Pollock and Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2019 “Texas’ legislative leaders say they have a deal on school finance and property tax reform” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Border Patrol quarantines migrants at McAllen facility amid flu outbreak
May 23rd, 2019By Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post May 23, 2019 “Border Patrol quarantines migrants at McAllen facility amid flu outbreak” 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. U.S. Border…
Texas Senate passes bill to give more teachers access to guns in classrooms
May 23rd, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2019 “Texas Senate passes bill to give more teachers access to guns in classrooms” 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…





