By Forrest Milburn, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2019 “Texas teachers often spend their own money on supplies. This year, lawmakers are pondering giving them raises.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Maria Sacchetti and Robert Moore, The Washington Post May 15, 2019 “Toddler apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border dies in El Paso after weeks in hospital” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2019 “Texas used money from the Help America Vote Act to help pay for its botched voter citizenship review” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2019 “Texas Senate passes bill to kill program that critics say can trap poor people in a cycle of debt” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Eagle Pass Independent School District Superintendent Gilberto Gonzalez held a press conference on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 to announce that he will be retiring as Superintendent after seven years at the position and 38 overall years in education. Superintendent Gilberto…

(PSA) The City of Eagle Pass has received notice from the National Weather Service of Severe Thunderstorms POSSIBLE for our region Friday night and Saturday.  Severe Thunderstorms with a POSSIBILITY of: Hail: Large Hail Possible (Over 1+” in diameter) Winds: Damaging Thunderstorm Winds over 60+ mph Tornadoes: Isolated    Rainfall:…

(Press Release)  Southwest Texas Junior College will hold its 72nd Annual Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 starting at 7 p.m. at the Uvalde Honey Bowl. Graduates are requested to arrive at 5:45 p.m. in cap and gown. According to Steve Martinez, college registrar, the two…

Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued several undocumented immigrants stranded in the Rio Grande River. “In their attempt to enter the United States, immigrants often do not measure the risks of using improvised flotation devices in the turbulent waters of the Rio Grande,” remarked Randy Davis the…

By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2019 “Texas tax collectors predict another $500 million for the state budget” 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…

By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune May 14, 2019 “Texas House votes to raise legal smoking age to 21” 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…