Eagle Pass, Texas City Council Candidate Registration Period Open Until February 15th
February 6th, 2019By: 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,…
Beto O’Rourke says he’s excited at the prospect of running for president. He’ll decide this month.
February 5th, 2019By: 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,…
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Arrested and Charged with Production of Child Pornography
February 5th, 2019(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…
Over 1,800 Central American Migrants Arrive in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico at United States-Mexico Border
February 5th, 2019By: 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…
Courts have called Texas bail practices unconstitutional. Will that push this year’s reform efforts to success?
February 4th, 2019By 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,…
Tickets for “The Selena Experience: Los Chicos del 512” on sale at Chamber of Commerce
February 4th, 2019(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 Field Office Ports of Entry to Begin Mobile Field Force Training in Preparation for Caravan
February 4th, 2019LAREDO, 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…
MALDEF Files Lawsuit Against Texas Secretary of State for Baseless Investigation of Immigrants’ Voting Eligibility
February 4th, 2019(Press Release) – A group of naturalized citizens and advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against the Texas Secretary of State for conspiring with Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to violate their Constitutional rights by improperly and baselessly questioning their eligibility to vote. The lawsuit filed last…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking more power this session to prosecute voter fraud and abortion-related crimes
February 4th, 2019By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 4, 2019 “Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is seeking more power this session to prosecute voter fraud and abortion-related crimes” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Another group of civil rights organizations sues Texas over voter citizenship review
February 4th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Feb. 4, 2019 “Another group of civil rights organizations sues Texas over voter citizenship review” 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….





