Stealing packages could result in jail time in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill
June 20th, 2019By Troy Closson, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2019 “Stealing packages could result in jail time in Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Federal Jury Finds Kickapoo Tribal Member Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
June 20th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 An eight women and four men federal jury deliberated less than two hours on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, to reach a verdict in the criminal case of United States of America versus Adan Suke, Jr. in the United States District…
One Trump Tax Cut Was Meant to Help the Poor. A Billionaire Ended Up Winning Big.
June 19th, 2019By: Jeff Ernsthausen and Justin Elliott, ProPublica Under a six-lane span of freeway leading into downtown Baltimore sit what may be the most valuable parking spaces in America. Lying near a development project controlled by Under Armour’s billionaire CEO Kevin Plank, one of Maryland’s richest men, and Goldman Sachs, the…
Report: Texas Lags Behind Most States for Child Well-Being
June 19th, 2019Mark Richardson, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – Compared with other states, Texas remains in the bottom 10 for the well-being of its children, according to a new report. The annual Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation uses 16 indicators to rank states in…
Trump renews pledge to deport millions, but ICE reality is far more limited
June 19th, 2019By Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti, Abigail Hauslohner and Josh Dawsey, The Washington Post June 19, 2019 “Trump renews pledge to deport millions, but ICE reality is far more limited” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Maverick County Hospital District Offers Medical Financial Assistance Program to Indigent County Residents
June 19th, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Maverick County Hospital District Administrator Alma Martinez announced that Maverick County residents who are not eligible for Medicaid or do not have any other form of health insurance may qualify to receive healthcare services under the District’s Medical Financial…
Eagle Pass Eagles Rey Rey Mendoza Named 2019 District 29-6A Baseball MVP, 10 Eagles Receive All-District Honors
June 19th, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Eagle Pass High School Eagles Head Baseball Coach Reynol Mendoza announced that a total of 10 Eagles were named to the 2019 District 29-6A All-District Baseball Team and that standout pitcher and outfielder Rey Rey Mendoza was named unanimously…
Kickapoo Murder Trial Underway in Del Rio Federal Court
June 19th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 An eight women and four men federal jury is now hearing the case of United States of America versus Adan Suke, Jr., a Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas member who is charged with Second Degree Murder of Carlos Trevino, a…
How Teach for America Evolved Into an Arm of the Charter School Movement
June 18th, 2019By: Annie Waldman, ProPublica When the Walton Family Foundation announced in 2013 that it was donating $20 million to Teach For America to recruit and train nearly 4,000 teachers for low-income schools, its press release did not reveal the unusual terms for the grant. Documents obtained by ProPublica show that…
After Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes cyberbullying prevention bill, some worry forms of online harassment will continue unchecked
June 18th, 2019By Troy Closson, The Texas Tribune June 18, 2019 “After Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes cyberbullying prevention bill, some worry forms of online harassment will continue unchecked” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
