Texas lawmakers eye a record-breaking rainy day fund withdrawal
March 21st, 2019By Edgar Walters and Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune March 21, 2019 “Texas lawmakers eye a record-breaking rainy day fund withdrawal” 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….
The future of immigration
March 21st, 2019By: Tony Payan, Ph.D., and Pamela Lizette Cruz, Rice University’s Baker Institute Mexico Center for TribTalk A wide-ranging discussion on current research on immigration, and how Houston and other cities can take a lead role in the national immigration discussion, took place on March 7, with participants from Rice University’s…
The Trump administration’s policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico has come to El Paso
March 21st, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune March 21, 2019 “The Trump administration’s policy of returning asylum seekers to Mexico has come to El Paso” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Shelter-in-place order lifted in Deer Park after benzene levels decline
March 21st, 2019By Catherine Marfin, The Texas Tribune March 21, 2019 “Shelter-in-place order lifted in Deer Park after benzene levels decline” 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:…
Continued surge of immigrant apprehensions in El Paso puts strain on shelters, volunteers
March 21st, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune March 20, 2019 “Continued surge of immigrant apprehensions in El Paso puts strain on shelters, volunteers” 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…
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Two Families of Migrants from Rio Grande
March 20th, 2019DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the marine unit in Del Rio rescued seven Salvadoran nationals from the Rio Grande River Tuesday afternoon. “The higher number of families attempting to illegally enter the United States exposes more vulnerable adults and children to the hazards and risks…
Moms Not Backing Down Over EPA Mercury Pollution Proposal
March 20th, 2019By: Eric Galatas, Public News Service – CO LAFAYETTE, Colo. – Moms from Colorado and 14 other states testified this week in Washington, D.C., at the only hearing scheduled by the Environmental Protection Agency on its plans to repeal some air pollution protections at coal plants. Former Lafayette Mayor Christine…
Moms Tell EPA “Keep Clean Air Regs”
March 20th, 2019By: Andrea Sears, Public News Service – PA HARRISBURG, Pa. – Dozens of moms have lined up in the nation’s capital to speak out against an Environmental Protection Agency proposal to weaken regulations controlling toxic air pollution. The Mercury and Air Toxics Standards set limits on a variety of pollutants…
Deer Park terminal fire extinguished after three days of burning
March 20th, 2019By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune March 19, 2019 “Deer Park terminal fire extinguished after three days of burning” 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. A fire…
Julián Castro: “I’m confident that by the time people start voting that I’m going to do well”
March 20th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune March 19, 2019 “Julián Castro: “I’m confident that by the time people start voting that I’m going to do well”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
