Debate over Texas abortion bill prompts tears, frustration and a boycott from Democrats
March 25th, 2019By Cassandra Pollock and Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune March 25, 2019 “Debate over Texas abortion bill prompts tears, frustration and a boycott from Democrats” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Beto O’Rourke hires former top Obama aide as campaign manager
March 25th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 25, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke hires former top Obama aide as campaign manager” 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:…
Eagle Pass Police Department Crime Report
March 25th, 2019Saturday, March 23, 2019, 7:22 PM: Eagle Pass Police Officers responded to a restaurant within the 400 block of South Bibb Street in reference to a possible wanted person. Officers arrived and spoke with an off duty federal officer who directed them to a male subject identified as 33-year-old Eric…
Eagle Pass Border Patrol Apprehends Group of 56
March 25th, 2019EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station apprehended a large group of undocumented immigrants early Saturday morning near the Port of Entry in Eagle Pass. At approximately 6:55 a.m., agents conducting routine patrol operations encountered a group of 56 people who had recently…
Beto O’Rourke’s first week marked by furious pace, freewheeling style
March 22nd, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune March 22, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke’s first week marked by furious pace, freewheeling style” 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. LACONIA, N.H….
Eagle Pass BEDC Young Professionals Group to Meet on March 28
March 22nd, 2019(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass BEDC Young Professionals Group (YPG) will hold its monthly meeting on March 28, at the Eagle Pass Public Library, located at 589 Main Street. This month’s career development theme is “Resume Building.” The YPG falls under the umbrella of the City of Eagle…
Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Subjects With Special Needs
March 22nd, 2019EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents, assigned to the Eagle Pass Station encountered three subjects this week in separate incidents, each with unique special needs due to mental or physical limitations. “The current humanitarian crisis on the border is stressing our immigration system,” said Del Rio Sector Chief…
Liliana Flores is Named Port Director for Del Rio Port of Entry
March 21st, 2019DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) formally announced today at a change of command ceremony held at the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District’s Administration Building that Liliana Flores has been selected as the new port director for the…
Federal Authorities Raided Trump Fundraiser’s Office in Money Laundering Probe
March 21st, 2019By: Robert Faturechi and Justin Elliott, ProPublica Federal authorities raided the office of Republican fundraiser Elliott Broidy last summer, seeking records related to his dealings with foreign officials and Trump administration associates, according to a sealed search warrant obtained by ProPublica. Agents were authorized to use the megadonor’s hands and…
Texas Moms Testify to Keep Mercury Protections
March 21st, 2019By: Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Mothers from 15 states including Texas traveled to the nation’s capital this week to testify against moves by the Environmental Protection Agency to roll back the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, which set limits on mercury and other…