Saying he’s in a “funk,” Beto O’Rourke hits the road amid 2020 speculation
January 16th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 16, 2019 “Saying he’s in a “funk,” Beto O’Rourke hits the road amid 2020 speculation” 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…
Eight years on Texas’ highest criminal court turned Elsa Alcala into a death penalty skeptic. How will the court change without her?
January 16th, 2019By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Jan. 16, 2019 “Eight years on Texas’ highest criminal court turned Elsa Alcala into a death penalty skeptic. How will the court change without her?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
2019 Maverick County Jr. Livestock Show Helps Local Youth Learn Valuable Lessons
January 16th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The 2019 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show and Sale hosts many activities and projects for the educational development and experience of its over 300 participating students, announced Tim Hardt, Board President of the Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Association. Students…
Eagle Pass Winn High School Student Killed in Single Vehicle Collision, Three Others Injured
January 16th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 An 18 year old male student, Bryan Mata, of Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School was killed in a single automobile accident on Monday evening, January 14, 2019, at the intersection of South Monroe Street and Garrison Street in…
(Opinion) Letter to Editor from Furloughed NTEU Chapter 178 President
January 15th, 2019To the Editor: As president of Chapter 178 of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), representing employees of the U.S Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations, Office of Information and Technology and Office of Facility and Asset Management I can tell you that my members want to work….
Federal judge rules against Trump administration’s push for citizenship question on 2020 Census
January 15th, 2019By Tara Bahrampour, The Washington Post Jan. 15, 2019 “Federal judge rules against Trump administration’s push for citizenship question on 2020 Census” 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…
Julián Castro’s 2020 announcement brightens spotlight on potential Texas showdown with Beto O’Rourke
January 15th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 12, 2019 “Julián Castro’s 2020 announcement brightens spotlight on potential Texas showdown with Beto O’Rourke” 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…
In first 2020 campaign trip, Julián Castro says Trump “failed” Puerto Rico
January 15th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 14, 2019 “In first 2020 campaign trip, Julián Castro says Trump “failed” Puerto Rico” 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 House proposes massive increase for public school funding
January 15th, 2019By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Jan. 14, 2019 “Texas House proposes massive increase for public school 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 issues. As Texas’ Republican…
RGEC Allows Deferred Payments For Government Employees Affected By Government Shutdown
January 14th, 2019Rio Grande Electric Co-op CEO Roger Andrade announced today that Rio Grande Electric Cooperative (RGEC) will allow government employees, whose paychecks are suspended during the current government shutdown, to defer payment of up to two (2) Rio Grande Electric Co-op bills, until such time as governmental pay resumes, or March…