Texas House passes bill that reduces penalties for Texans caught with small amounts of marijuana
April 30th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2019 “Texas House passes bill that reduces penalties for Texans caught with small amounts of marijuana” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
In wake of Houston-area chemical fires, Texas Senate panel weighs input on stronger storage tank regulations
April 30th, 2019By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2019 “In wake of Houston-area chemical fires, Texas Senate panel weighs input on stronger storage tank regulations” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Beto O’Rourke unveils plan to fight climate change
April 30th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke unveils plan to fight climate change” 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: This story…
Jordanian National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Yemen Immigrants into the United States
April 30th, 2019(Press Release) – Moayad Heider Mohammad Aldairi, 31, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to bring aliens to the United States and a related charge for his role in a scheme to smuggle Yemeni aliens through Mexico to the United States. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal…
Border Patrol Agents Pursue Vehicle through Three Counties
April 29th, 2019(Press Release) Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents were involved in a vehicle pursuit through portions of three Texas counties that ended with the arrests of two U.S. Citizens early Sunday morning. “This was a senseless and callous act committed by the driver who was attempting to out-run law enforcement…
IBC Bank-Eagle Pass Celebrates ‘Teach The Children to Save Day’ with Financial Literacy Programs
April 29th, 2019EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – IBC Bank employees across Texas and Oklahoma are spending this spring using their professional expertise to teach local students the fundamentals of financial literacy. The sessions are part Financial Literacy Month and the American Bankers Association’s Teach the Children to Save initiative. IBC Bank employees have…
Analysis: The Texas House is handcuffing property tax relief to education reforms
April 29th, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2019 “Analysis: The Texas House is handcuffing property tax relief to education reforms” 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 Senate passes school safety bill intended to prevent mass shootings
April 29th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune April 29, 2019 “Texas Senate passes school safety bill intended to prevent mass shootings” 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. In…
Eagle Pass Lady Eagles Softball Sweep La Joya Lady Coyotes 10-5 in Game 2 of Bi-District Playoffs, Advancing to Area Championship
April 28th, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball Team swept the La Joya High School Lady Coyotes 10-5 in Game 2 of their best of three series in the Bi-District Playoffs on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the…
Eagle Pass Winn Lady Mavericks Softball fall to San Antonio Edison Lady Bears 8-4 in Game 2 of Bi-District Championship, Eliminated from Playoffs
April 28th, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The thundering Eagle Pass Winn High School Lady Mavericks Softball Team fell to the San Antonio Edison High School Lady Bears 8-4 in Game 2 of their best of three series on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the San…