Castro, O’Rourke enter first debate with much to prove
June 26th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2019 “Castro, O’Rourke enter first debate with much to prove” 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. MIAMI — One…
A widely circulated photo shows the bodies of a man and his toddler daughter who drowned trying to seek asylum in the U.S.
June 26th, 2019By Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2019 “A widely circulated photo shows the bodies of a man and his toddler daughter who drowned trying to seek asylum in the U.S.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…
Six Eagle Passans Arrested in Undocumented Immigrant Smuggling High Pursuit Accident Resulting in Death of One Immigrant
June 26th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Six Eagle Passans were arrested arising from an undocumented immigrant smuggling attempt on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Kinney County, Texas at approximately 10:30 P.M. that resulted in Kinney County Sheriff Deputies engaging one of the vehicles with 10 immigrants…
City of Eagle Pass Hosting 4th of July Stars and Stripes Jam
June 26th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas is hosting a mega 4th of July Independence Day Stars and Stripes Jam and other activities to honor the 243rd Anniversary of the United States of America Independence Day, announced George Sanchez, Parks and…
Samuel Mijares Named Lone Finalist for EPISD Superintendent
June 26th, 2019(Press Release) On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees named Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Samuel Mijares, as the lone finalist for the position of EPISD Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Mijares has been an educator for 24 years and served all of them…
Border Patrol Marine Unit Rescues Two from Rio Grande
June 25th, 2019EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station marine unit rescued two undocumented immigrants Sunday morning as they attempted to cross the Rio Grande River. “Migrants continue to disregard the safety of their lives as well as their children when attempting to cross the…
Two Stolen Vehicles Seized During Smuggling Events
June 25th, 2019DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Carrizo Springs and Del Rio stations seized two stolen vehicles during separate attempted human smuggling events over the weekend. “Our Border Patrol Agents continue to locate and interdict illegal activity including the use of stolen vehicles in smuggling events,”…
Immigrant children returned to West Texas facility despite reports of squalid conditions
June 25th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2019 “Immigrant children returned to West Texas facility despite reports of squalid conditions” 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….
U.S. House passes $4.5 billion border aid bill amid mounting concern for detained migrant children
June 25th, 2019By Adam Willis, The Texas Tribune June 25, 2019 “U.S. House passes $4.5 billion border aid bill amid mounting concern for detained migrant children” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Top U.S. border official John Sanders to step down, deepening DHS turmoil
June 25th, 2019By Nick Miroff, The Washington Post June 25, 2019 “Top U.S. border official John Sanders to step down, deepening DHS turmoil” 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….





