Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill creating University of Houston medical school
May 2nd, 2019By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune May 2, 2019 “Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill creating University of Houston medical school” 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…
Four missing, including three children, after migrants’ raft overturns in Rio Grande near Del Rio
May 2nd, 2019By Nick Miroff, The Washington Post May 2, 2019 “Four missing, including three children, after migrants’ raft overturns in Rio Grande near Del Rio” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Raft Carrying Nine Migrants Capsizes on Rio Grande River
May 2nd, 2019EAGLE PASS, Texas – The body of a child has been recovered and three people are missing after the raft they were using to cross the Rio Grande River capsized late Wednesday night. “What we’re dealing with now is senseless tragedy,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz….
Eagle Pass Dance Instructor Arrested and Charged with Theft of Service
May 2nd, 2019(Press Release) On May 1, 2019, 40-year-old Abel Sanchez was arrested on a warrant obtained by the Eagle Pass Police Department. The arrest stems from an investigation which initiated in April 2019. Five separate complainants stated fees were paid to Sanchez to attend dance competitions and for his services as…
City of Eagle Pass Severe Storms Alert – May 2, 2019
May 2nd, 2019The City of Eagle Pass has received notice from the National Weather Service of Severe Storms possible for our region this afternoon and evening. Severe Storms with a POSSIBILITY of: Hail: in excess of 2 inches in diameter Winds: gusts in excess of 60 MPH Tornadoes: Isolated Rainfall: locally…
Border Patrol Agents Arrest Mexican Fugitive
May 2nd, 2019(Press Release) On Sunday evening U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station arrested a man, for illegal entry, who is wanted in Mexico on kidnapping and extortion charges. On April 25, Border Patrol agents, responding to a citizen call, arrested Juan Jose Reyna-Mascorro, a 31-year-old Mexican national,…
Campaign Launched to Ensure Census Counts All Latino Children
May 2nd, 2019Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – This week, the leading nonpartisan educational group advocating for Latino participation in politics launched a national campaign to make sure all Latino children are counted in the upcoming 2020 census. Lizette Escobedo, director of the national census program for the…
After Texas Senate committee approves school finance bill, House panel advances sales tax increase to fund property tax relief
May 2nd, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2019 “After Texas Senate committee approves school finance bill, House panel advances sales tax increase to fund property tax relief” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas may finally kill a program that can land poor people in jail for traffic fines
May 1st, 2019By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2019 “Texas may finally kill a program that can land poor people in jail for traffic fines” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Immigrant teen dies while in federal custody in South Texas
May 1st, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2019 “Immigrant teen dies while in federal custody in South Texas” 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. An immigrant…
