A fight over paid sick leave is turning into a fight over LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinances
March 12th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2019 “A fight over paid sick leave is turning into a fight over LGBTQ nondiscrimination ordinances” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
UT System to slash 65 jobs in second round of layoffs
March 12th, 2019By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune March 12, 2019 “UT System to slash 65 jobs in second round of layoffs” 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…
Honduran Teen Claims She Was Sexually Assaulted En Route to United States
March 12th, 2019Eagle Pass, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Eagle Pass Station apprehended a 17-year-old Honduran National who stated she was sexually assaulted on several occasions, in Mexico, before entering the United States. “Migrants who choose to make the journey to illegally enter the United States place themselves at…
Eagle Pass Holds Legislative Days
March 12th, 2019(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass held its 2019 Legislative Days on March 6 & 7, in Austin as part of its participation in the 86th Texas Legislative Session. Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu, Mayor Pro-tem Yolanda Ramon, Councilmen: Rudy Villalpando, Luis Sifuentes, Billy Davis, and City Manager George Antuna, led…
Juan Sanchez stepping down as CEO of Southwest Key Programs
March 11th, 2019By Jay Root, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2019 “Juan Sanchez stepping down as CEO of Southwest Key Programs” 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. Juan Sanchez,…
Eagle Pass Police Department Crime Report
March 11th, 2019Thursday, March 7, 2019, 7:38 PM: Eagle Pass Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a gray 2016 Cadillac Escalade within the 4200 block of El Indio Highway pursuant to a traffic violation. Officers spoke with the male driver and passenger and developed suspicion to request consent from the driver…
Texas again mistakenly flags voters for citizenship reviews
March 11th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2019 “Texas again mistakenly flags voters for citizenship reviews” 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 list of missteps…
Legal experts: Emergency declaration may not be quickest way to build wall
March 11th, 2019By Kiah Collier and Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune March 11, 2019 “Legal experts: Emergency declaration may not be quickest way to build wall” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
In another blow to Trump, judge rules in favor of ACLU in family separation case
March 11th, 2019By Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post March 8, 2019 “In another blow to Trump, judge rules in favor of ACLU in family separation case” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
A “big announcement” from Beto O’Rourke is on the horizon
March 11th, 2019By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune March 9, 2019 “A “big announcement” from Beto O’Rourke is on the horizon” 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. All signs…