Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s plan to add citizenship question to 2020 census, according to report
April 5th, 2019By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune April 5, 2019 “Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s plan to add citizenship question to 2020 census, according to report” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Texas environmental chief: There’s still a fire risk at Deer Park facility
April 5th, 2019By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune April 4, 2019 “Texas environmental chief: There’s still a fire risk at Deer Park facility” 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 House signs off on medical schools for Sam Houston State, University of Houston
April 5th, 2019By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune April 4, 2019 “Texas House signs off on medical schools for Sam Houston State, University of Houston” 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…
Trump backs off threat to close southern border immediately, says he’ll give Mexico ‘one-year warning’ on drugs, migrants
April 4th, 2019By Felicia Sonmez, The Washington Post April 4, 2019 “Trump backs off threat to close southern border immediately, says he’ll give Mexico ‘one-year warning’ on drugs, migrants” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Texas Republicans warn Trump about ramifications of closing U.S.-Mexico border
April 4th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 3, 2019 “Texas Republicans warn Trump about ramifications of closing U.S.-Mexico border” 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. As President…
Cynthia Yadira Gómez Wins Second Consecutive State Star Award
April 4th, 2019(Press Release) Cynthia Yadira Gómez of the Sul Ross State Univ. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Eagle Pass is celebrating winning the 2018 State Star Award from America’s Small Business Development Center, the second consecutive year she has been honored with this prestigious accolade. She has worked at the…
Nine died in the nation’s deadliest biker shootout. Texas prosecutors couldn’t convict a single person.
April 3rd, 2019By Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post April 3, 2019 “Nine died in the nation’s deadliest biker shootout. Texas prosecutors couldn’t convict a single person.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Public Sentiment Prevails in Fight for NC Coal-Ash Cleanup
April 3rd, 2019By: Antionette Kerr, Public News Service – NC RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality ruled this week that Duke Energy must excavate its last coal impoundments in the state. Concerns about coal ash and what Duke does with the sludge left over after coal is burned…
Analysis: A standard test for Texas lawmakers — fixing school finance
April 3rd, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune April 3, 2019 “Analysis: A standard test for Texas lawmakers — fixing school finance” 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…
Texas Senate declares migrant surge an emergency
April 3rd, 2019By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune April 2, 2019 “Texas Senate declares migrant surge an emergency” 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 Senate Republicans passed a…