We asked every Texan in Congress whether the government shutdown over President Trump’s border wall is worth it
January 24th, 2019By Gabe Schneider and Darla Cameron, The Texas Tribune Jan. 24, 2019 “We asked every Texan in Congress whether the government shutdown over President Trump’s border wall is worth it” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
After Hurricane Harvey, Texas senator eyes using state’s savings for flood control
January 24th, 2019By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune Jan. 24, 2019 “After Hurricane Harvey, Texas senator eyes using state’s savings for flood control” 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….
Texas dreamers in limbo as Trump bargains their protections for border wall funding
January 23rd, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Jan. 23, 2019 “Texas dreamers in limbo as Trump bargains their protections for 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, government and statewide…
Representative Poncho Nevárez Appointed Chairman of Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee
January 23rd, 2019Austin, TX — Today Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced committee assignments on the House Floor. Representative Poncho Nevárez was appointed Chairman of Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee. Representative Nevárez previously served as Vice-Chair from 2015 through January 2019. The Committee has jurisdiction over law enforcement, prevention of crime and the…
Eagle Pass Independent School District’s Piggy Gram Collection Raises $13,825 for 2019 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show
January 23rd, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The Eagle Pass Independent School District Superintendent Gilberto Gonzalez presented a check to the Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Associaiton Board President Tim Hardt for the amount of $13,825 as a donation for the 2019 Piggy Gram Collection among local…
2019 Maverick County Jr. Livestock Show Royalty Court Announced
January 23rd, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 A packed and cheering audience of over 700 people witnessed the coronation of the 2019 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Royalty Court on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the Zan Mathies Showbarn in Maverick County Lake in Eagle Pass, Texas,…
Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to quickly take up census citizenship question
January 22nd, 2019By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post Jan. 22, 2019 “Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to quickly take up census citizenship question” 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…
Karla Mazuka Appointed Maverick County Auditor By District Judges
January 21st, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 At a public hearing held on Friday, January 18, 2019, at 8:30 A.M., 365th Judicial District Judge Amado Abascal, III and 293rd Judicial District Judge Maribel Flores jointly appointed Acting Maverick County Auditor Karla Mazuka as the new County Auditor…
Analysis: Property taxes in Texas are high. Don’t expect the Legislature to change that.
January 18th, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 18, 2019 “Analysis: Property taxes in Texas are high. Don’t expect the Legislature to change that.” 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…
Shutdown Stress Could Increase Heart Disease Risk
January 18th, 2019By: Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service – MD ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Stress can affect a person’s mental and physical health in many ways, and as the government shutdown keeps many in financial stress, a new study shows fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease….