By: Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Public News Service – OH COLUMBUS, Ohio — Taxes may be as certain as death, and some experts say what also should be certain is knowing exactly how our tax dollars are being spent. According to new data, the average American paid about $14,000 in federal…

By Felicia Sonmez, The Washington Post April 15, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke releases 10 years of tax returns” 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. Former U.S. Rep. Beto…

By Shannon Najmabadi and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2019 “Texas Senate gives local governments more breathing room for property tax revenue growth” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

(April 16, 2019) The City of Eagle Pass has received notice from the National Weather Service of Severe Thunderstorms possible for our region for Wednesday afternoon and evening.  Severe Thunderstorms with a possibility of: Hail: of all sizes up to golf ball   Winds: damaging straight-line winds of 60 mph…

Friday, April 12, 2019, 7:40 PM: Officers responded to port of entry #1 in reference to a wanted person where the personal date of 49-year-old Hamid Kuri Jr was checked. An active Eagle Pass Police Department warrant for a felony driving while intoxicated charge was discovered and confirmed. Kuri was…

Eagle Pass, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station marine unit rescued a 17-year-old Honduran national from drowning in the Rio Grande River. “This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of crossing the border illegally,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul…

Del Rio, Texas – The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is pleased to announce the appointment of Raul Ortiz as Chief Patrol Agent of the Del Rio Sector.  He assumed his duties April 14. CPA Ortiz entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol on May 13, 1991, beginning his…

By: Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has reduced the misuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes in recent years, but some advocacy groups say much more can be done. Amanda Fredriksen, associate state director at AARP Texas, explained about 12,000 nursing home residents are…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2019 “Julián Castro raises $1.1 million in first quarter for his presidential bid” 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….

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2019 “Long delays at border bridges bring anxiety for businesses as Holy Week begins” 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…