By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Aug. 1, 2019 “A rule requiring paid sick leave for workers takes effect Thursday in Dallas. Activists are watching.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2019 “Julián Castro spars with Democratic front-runner Joe Biden during party’s second presidential debate” 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…

By Riane Roldan, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2019 “Residents told to “stay indoors, shut their windows,” after fire at ExxonMobil plant in Baytown” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2019 “Harris County agreed to reform bail practices that keep poor people in jail. Will it influence other Texas counties?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

By Jolie McCullough and Troy Closson, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2019 “Texas DPS intelligence and counterterrorism chief fired after arrest on sexual assault charge” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post July 30, 2019 “ACLU: U.S. has taken nearly 1,000 child migrants from their parents since judge ordered border separations halted” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The Maverick County Hospital District Board of Directors and Administration held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 26 2019 to officially launch the local governmental entity’s free medical transportation service to its patients, announced District Administrator Alma Martinez. The Maverick…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass Water Works and Sewer System commenced two major construction projects at a grand opening ceremony held on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 that will expand the capacity of the municipal water treatment plant and replace 20…

By: Jodi S. Cohen and Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica ProPublica Illinois is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. Sign up for The ProPublica Illinois newsletter for weekly updates. Dozens of suburban Chicago families, perhaps many more, have been exploiting a legal loophole to win their children…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2019 “Texas was warned its hemp law would complicate marijuana prosecutions. Lawmakers didn’t listen.” 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…