Migrants on border face confusion and fear under “remain in Mexico” policy
April 26th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2019 “Migrants on border face confusion and fear under “remain in Mexico” policy” 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….
Oil or property rights: House panel clashes over which to favor as it weighs eminent domain reforms
April 26th, 2019By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune April 25, 2019 “Oil or property rights: House panel clashes over which to favor as it weighs eminent domain reforms” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Texas leads the nation in traffic deaths. These proposed laws could make roads safer.
April 25th, 2019By Matt Largey, KUT News April 25, 2019 “Texas leads the nation in traffic deaths. These proposed laws could make roads safer.” 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…
Democratic 2020 candidates pitch platforms to women of color, black mayors in early swing through Texas
April 25th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2019 “Democratic 2020 candidates pitch platforms to women of color, black mayors in early swing through Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Texas House votes to advance bill to shore up teacher pension fund
April 25th, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2019 “Texas House votes to advance bill to shore up teacher pension fund” 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 Teacher Shortage Linked to Low Wages, Oversized Classes
April 25th, 2019Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – Texas teachers earned more than 22 percent less in weekly wages than similar college graduates in 2018, after accounting for education, experience and other factors, according to a new Economic Policy Institute report. Report co-author Sylvia Allegretto, an economist at…
Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina charged with orchestrating an illegal voting scheme
April 25th, 2019By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune April 25, 2019 “Edinburg Mayor Richard Molina charged with orchestrating an illegal voting scheme” 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. Edinburg…
Texas executes John William King in racist dragging death of James Byrd Jr.
April 25th, 2019By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2019 “Texas executes John William King in racist dragging death of James Byrd Jr.” 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 advances resolution to allow Texans to vote on daylight saving time
April 24th, 2019By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2019 “Texas House advances resolution to allow Texans to vote on daylight saving time” 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…
Eagle Pass City Council Early Voting Election Period Underway
April 24th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council Election for two positions commenced the Early Voting Period on Monday, April 22, 2019 through April 30, 2019 at the Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center located at 480 South Adams Street in downtown…