By: Julián Aguilar, Gabe Schneider and Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune “In State of the Union speech, Trump continues hammering Congress over border wall funding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 During his February 5, 2019 State of the Union Address by President Donald J. Trump, President Trump mentioned the Central American Migrant Caravan that arrived in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico on February 4, 2019 at the United States-Mexico border. President…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council unanimously approved an employment agreement with new City Manager George Antuna at its regular meeting held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.  City Council member William “Billy” Davis was not present at the…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas is currently accepting applications from interested citizens for two City Council positions, Place 1 and Place 3, until 5 P.M., February 15, 2019 for the May 4, 2019 City Council Election, announced Imelda Rodriguez,…

By: Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune, Feb. 5, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke says he’s excited at the prospect of running for president. He’ll decide this month.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

(Press Release) In San Antonio, Texas, federal and state authorities arrested 36-year-old U.S. Border Patrol Agent Vernon Lee Millican of Leakey, Texas, for production of child pornography, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash; FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division; and Special Agent in Charge Javy…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 A large caravan of over 1,800 Central American migrants arrived in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico at the United States-Mexico border on Monday, February 4, 2019, aboard 49 charter buses at approximately 3:30 P.M., announced Mayor Claudio Bres Garza of Piedras…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Feb. 4, 2019 “Courts have called Texas bail practices unconstitutional. Will that push this year’s reform efforts to success?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

    (Press Release) The band considered to be the “best Selena tribute band,” Evelyn Molina and Los Chicos del 512, will perform at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 8th at the International Center for Trade.  Tickets are now on sale at $15 per person at the Chamber of Commerce and…

LAREDO, TEXAS — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) continues to prepare for the potential arrival of thousands of people migrating in a caravan to the United States through the Southwest border.  The eight ports of entry extending from Brownsville to Del Rio that comprise…