By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2019 “U.S. Rep. Chip Roy single-handedly delays $19.1 billion disaster aid package” 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. WASHINGTON…

By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune May 15, 2019 “Critics say Texas’ Driver Responsibility Program can trap poor people in a cycle of debt. It looks like it’s about to be abolished.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…

Press Release – The United States Border Patrol Del Rio Sector reported a record number of single-day apprehensions on Monday. “These increased arrests and especially the rise in family unit and unaccompanied alien children apprehensions have put an enormous strain on our personnel and infrastructure,” said Del Rio Sector Acting…

Press Release – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Carrizo Springs Station seized a stolen vehicle with fictitious plates and arrested eight illegal aliens. “Border Patrol Agents continue to locate and interdict illegal aliens who are attempting to evade arrest,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Randy…

Press Release – As the summer travel season is among the busiest times at international airports and ports of entry across the country, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is offering tips for travelers to adopt when arriving to the United States. Last summer, CBP processed more than 114 million international…

By Cassandra Pollock and Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2019 “Texas’ legislative leaders say they have a deal on school finance and property tax reform” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By Meagan Flynn, The Washington Post May 23, 2019 “Border Patrol quarantines migrants at McAllen facility amid flu outbreak” 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. Border…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune May 21, 2019 “Texas Senate passes bill to give more teachers access to guns in classrooms” 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…

Press Release – Southwest Texas Junior College celebrated its 72nd commencement ceremony on Friday night (May 17), and on Saturday (May 18) at the Uvalde Honey Bowl. Liberal Arts graduates received their diplomas on Friday night, while Applied Sciences graduates had their ceremony on Saturday night. A total of 663…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2019 “Texas expansion of medical cannabis nears finish line after Senate approval” 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. Marijuana…