As Piedras Negras facility prepares to close, fate of hundreds of migrants remains unclear
February 19th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2019 “As Piedras Negras facility prepares to close, fate of hundreds of migrants remains unclear” 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…
Adult migrant from Mexico dies in Border Patrol custody
February 19th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2019 “Adult migrant from Mexico dies in Border Patrol custody” 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. An adult migrant…
Texas community colleges warn they may consider tuition hikes in the face of property tax reform
February 19th, 2019By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Feb. 19, 2019 “Texas community colleges warn they may consider tuition hikes in the face of property tax reform” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
After state leaders’ unified rollout, 2.5 percent rollback rate on property tax bill looks unlikely to stick
February 19th, 2019By Cassandra Pollock and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 19, 2019 “After state leaders’ unified rollout, 2.5 percent rollback rate on property tax bill looks unlikely to stick” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Former Educator and Community Leader Roberto “Beto” M. Olivares Passes Away at Age 72
February 19th, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Many Eagle Passans were saddened with the news that former local educator and community leader Roberto “Beto” M. Olivares passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at his home in Georgetown, Texas surrounded by his family. Olivares was…
New Congress Presses Interior on Cancellation of Strip-Mine Health Study
February 18th, 2019By: Dan Heyman, Public News Service – WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The new Democratic leadership in Congress is investigating why the Department of the Interior stopped a major study of the health impacts of mountaintop removal and other surface mines. After researchers found much higher rates of cancer, birth defects…
Calls to Boost Protection for Older Texans
February 18th, 2019By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas — The number of Texans age 65 and over is expected to double by 2030, and advocacy groups say increased investments by the state would help ensure they are protected from exploitation. It’s estimated that older adults in the U.S….
Groups Sue Trump Over Border Wall Emergency
February 18th, 2019By: Mark Richardson, Public News Service – TX MISSION, Texas — Conservation groups are already challenging the Trump administration over its declaration of a national emergency to build border walls in Texas and other states. The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife and Animal Legal Defense Fund filed suit…
As debate rages on border wall funding, construction is already beginning
February 18th, 2019By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune Feb. 15, 2019 “As debate rages on border wall funding, construction is already beginning” 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. MISSION…
Texas’ school finance system is unpopular and complex. Here’s how it works.
February 18th, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Feb. 15, 2019 “Texas’ school finance system is unpopular and complex. Here’s how it works.” 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….