Border wall on private land near El Paso lacks necessary permits, local officials say
May 29th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 28, 2019 “Border wall on private land near El Paso lacks necessary permits, local officials say” 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…
“Safety is at risk”: Future of Texas plumbers’ licensing and regulation uncertain after legislative impasse
May 29th, 2019By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune May 28, 2019 ““Safety is at risk”: Future of Texas plumbers’ licensing and regulation uncertain after legislative impasse” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas law will outlaw minors from buying popular cough medicine
May 29th, 2019By Elizabeth Byrne, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2019 “Texas law will outlaw minors from buying popular cough medicine” 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. Starting in…
Eagle Pass ISD 2019 Graduation Tips and Procedures
May 29th, 2019TIP 1: With close to 600 seniors graduating from both high schools traffic can become over-whelming. Also, construction from CC Winn to the SAC is at an all-time high right now. This is why we are highly suggesting for guests to use the alternate route to the Student Activity Center. Taking Loop…
Ariana Santoyo Named May Teacher of the Month
May 29th, 2019Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas. May’s Teacher of…
Alonso Ancira Detained in Spain
May 29th, 2019Mexican steelmaker Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA) of Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico reported to Reuters that its Chairman Alonso Ancira was detained in Mallorca, Spain on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, upon his arrival at that city’s international airport in AHMSA’s company jet by Spanish police. AHMSA noted it did not know…
Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Group of 15 from Congo
May 28th, 2019Press Release – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station apprehended a group of 15 undocumented immigrants from Congo early Tuesday morning. “Our Border Patrol agents are facing more unique challenges every day as the number of family units from different regions of the world continue to…
Border Patrol Agents Arrest Five in Failed Smuggling Attempt
May 28th, 2019DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Comstock Station arrested a United States citizen for attempting to smuggle four undocumented immigrants in a pickup truck. “Comstock agents did an excellent job preventing this attempt to evade our immigration laws,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol…
Why Did Deutsche Bank Keep Lending to Donald Trump? — “Trump, Inc.” Podcast
May 28th, 2019By: Heather Vogell, ProPublica, and Andrea Bernstein, WNYC Whispers of money laundering have swirled around Donald Trump’s businesses for years. One of his casinos, for example, was fined $10 million for not trying hard enough to prevent such machinations. Investors with shady financial histories sometimes popped up in his foreign…
Texas passes bill banning cities from partnering with Planned Parenthood on any services
May 28th, 2019By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2019 “Texas passes bill banning cities from partnering with Planned Parenthood on any services” 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…
