Eagle Pass, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station marine unit rescued a 17-year-old Honduran national from drowning in the Rio Grande River. “This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of crossing the border illegally,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul…

Del Rio, Texas – The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is pleased to announce the appointment of Raul Ortiz as Chief Patrol Agent of the Del Rio Sector.  He assumed his duties April 14. CPA Ortiz entered on duty with the U.S. Border Patrol on May 13, 1991, beginning his…

By: Mary Schuermann Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has reduced the misuse of antipsychotics in nursing homes in recent years, but some advocacy groups say much more can be done. Amanda Fredriksen, associate state director at AARP Texas, explained about 12,000 nursing home residents are…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 14, 2019 “Julián Castro raises $1.1 million in first quarter for his presidential bid” 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….

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2019 “Long delays at border bridges bring anxiety for businesses as Holy Week begins” 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…

By Shannon Najmabadi and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2019 “Texas Senate votes to advance property tax reform bill, avoids “nuclear option” procedural move” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Many Eagle Passans are deeply saddened by the news of former native Eagle Passan, United States Army Veteran, and CPA Roberto Trevino’s (age 72) passing away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.   Roberto Trevino was…

Andrea Sears, Public News Service – NY NEW YORK – Wednesday was National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day, and this year the focus is on HIV-related health disparities and barriers to achieving viral suppression. In 2017, about 87% of the young adult clients in the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 12, 2019 “State Supreme Court rules Texas can hide the identity of execution drug supplier” 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…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune April 11, 2019 “Texas defies congressional request for information on voter roll 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. Facing an…