Texas school safety measures expanded with House amendments to sweeping legislation
May 21st, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2019 “Texas school safety measures expanded with House amendments to sweeping legislation” 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. The…
Texas prosecutors want to keep low-level criminals out of overcrowded jails. Top Republicans and police aren’t happy.
May 21st, 2019By Catherine Marfin, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2019 “Texas prosecutors want to keep low-level criminals out of overcrowded jails. Top Republicans and police aren’t happy.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Critics say bill moving through Texas Legislature designed to aid GOP reelection bids
May 21st, 2019By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2019 “Critics say bill moving through Texas Legislature designed to aid GOP reelection bids” 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…
Texas House passes Senate bill seeking to ensure free speech on college campuses
May 21st, 2019By Catherine Marfin, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Texas House passes Senate bill seeking to ensure free speech on college campuses” 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…
Texas House passes bill allowing handgun owners to carry weapons in church
May 21st, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2019 “Texas House passes bill allowing handgun owners to carry weapons in church” 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….
Guatemalan migrant dies after being apprehended at the Texas-Mexico border
May 20th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2019 “Guatemalan migrant dies after being apprehended at the Texas-Mexico border” 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. A Central…
Analysis: Welcome to Hell Week for the Texas Legislature
May 20th, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2019 “Analysis: Welcome to Hell Week for the Texas Legislature” 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. Editor’s note: If…
Border Patrol erects more tents in the Rio Grande Valley to house asylum seekers as surge continues
May 20th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 17, 2019 “Border Patrol erects more tents in the Rio Grande Valley to house asylum seekers as surge continues” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Border Patrol Warns Immigrants of Life Threatening Risks of Crossing Rio Grande River
May 17th, 2019Del Rio, Texas –The Del Rio U.S. Border Patrol Sector is issuing a warning to immigrants not to risk their lives and the lives of their children by attempting to cross the Rio Grande River. There is an alarming trend taking place along the border in the Del Rio Sector…
Border Patrol Marine Units Rescue Two from Rio Grande
May 17th, 2019EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station marine unit rescued two undocumented immigrants on Thursday morning after they nearly drowned attempting to cross the Rio Grande River. “Immigrants with children need to recognize the risk of drowning inherent to crossing the Rio Grande…





