Border Patrol Agents Arrest Mexican Fugitive
May 2nd, 2019(Press Release) On Sunday evening U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station arrested a man, for illegal entry, who is wanted in Mexico on kidnapping and extortion charges. On April 25, Border Patrol agents, responding to a citizen call, arrested Juan Jose Reyna-Mascorro, a 31-year-old Mexican national,…
Campaign Launched to Ensure Census Counts All Latino Children
May 2nd, 2019Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – This week, the leading nonpartisan educational group advocating for Latino participation in politics launched a national campaign to make sure all Latino children are counted in the upcoming 2020 census. Lizette Escobedo, director of the national census program for the…
After Texas Senate committee approves school finance bill, House panel advances sales tax increase to fund property tax relief
May 2nd, 2019By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2019 “After Texas Senate committee approves school finance bill, House panel advances sales tax increase to fund property tax relief” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas may finally kill a program that can land poor people in jail for traffic fines
May 1st, 2019By Arya Sundaram, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2019 “Texas may finally kill a program that can land poor people in jail for traffic fines” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Immigrant teen dies while in federal custody in South Texas
May 1st, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2019 “Immigrant teen dies while in federal custody in South Texas” 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. An immigrant…
Joaquin Castro won’t challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate seat
May 1st, 2019By Abby Livingston and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2019 “Joaquin Castro won’t challenge John Cornyn for U.S. Senate seat” 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…
AILA: Presidential Memo Seeks to Deny Asylum Seekers Fundamental Human Rights
May 1st, 2019WASHINGTON, DC – On April 29, 2019, the White House released a Presidential Memorandum titled “Additional Measures to Enhance Border Security and Restore Integrity to Our Immigration System.” While the memo itself does not change asylum policy, it directs the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to issue…
Honduran National Found Dead in a Rail Yard in Eagle Pass, Texas
May 1st, 2019Tuesday, April 30, 2019, 1:32 PM: Eagle Pass Police Officers responded to the rail yard near Industrial Boulevard in regards to a reported deceased person. Officers arrived and were directed to a railcar by Union Pacific Authorities where an adult male was discovered deceased. The investigation revealed that the fatal…
White House asks Congress for $4.5 billion in emergency spending for the border
May 1st, 2019By Erica Werner, The Washington Post May 1, 2019 “White House asks Congress for $4.5 billion in emergency spending for the border” 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…
Analysis: Legislators have a deadline, and so do Texas schools
May 1st, 2019By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune May 1, 2019 “Analysis: Legislators have a deadline, and so do Texas schools” 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. Editor’s note:…
