Trump administration’s latest asylum rule allowed to stand in Texas, New Mexico
August 16th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Aug. 16, 2019 “Trump administration’s latest asylum rule allowed to stand in Texas, New Mexico” 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….
Analysis: Cheating Texas kids out of a better future
August 16th, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Aug. 16, 2019 “Analysis: Cheating Texas kids out of a better future” 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…
Collapsing Coal Industry Leaves Miners Fighting for Benefits, Back Pay
August 15th, 2019Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service – KY WHITESBURG, Ky. – A wave of coal company bankruptcies has left miners fighting for back pay and medical benefits. Three large coal producers have gone under this year. At the same time, an epidemic of black lung disease is sweeping many coal mining…
Returning to the trail, Beto O’Rourke pledges to more aggressively confront Donald Trump
August 15th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2019 “Returning to the trail, Beto O’Rourke pledges to more aggressively confront Donald Trump” 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…
San Antonio City Council asks Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to address gun violence
August 15th, 2019By Troy Closson, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2019 “San Antonio City Council asks Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to address gun violence” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Texans get ready for beer-to-go and booze delivery
August 14th, 2019By Lara Korte, The Texas Tribune Aug. 13, 2019 “Texans get ready for beer to go and booze delivery” 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. *Correction appended…
Plastic bags are killing horses and cows across the state. What’s Texas to do?
August 14th, 2019By Lara Korte, The Texas Tribune Aug. 14, 2019 “Plastic bags are killing horses and cows across the state. What’s Texas to do?” 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…
Beto O’Rourke to restart his campaign Thursday, nearly two weeks after the El Paso shooting
August 14th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Aug. 14, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke to restart his campaign Thursday, nearly two weeks after the El Paso shooting” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
New Public Charge Rule Imposes Wealth Test on Newcomers
August 14th, 2019By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the final version of its new “public charge” regulation on Monday morning. The rule would make it easier for the government to deny a green card or visa to immigrants it believes are likely to receive certain public…
Outstanding 4th-8th Grade Students Participate in 2019 Lone Star Leadership Academy Camps
August 14th, 2019(Press Release) One thousand and seventy-two outstanding 4th-8th graders participated in Education in Action’s summer 2019 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. Additionally, 24 student alumni returned to serve in a leadership role as youth facilitators. Educators nominated these young leaders to participate based on demonstrated leadership ability, academic success, and involvement in school/community activities. The…





