By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2019 “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, other top leaders propose raising the sales tax to provide property tax relief” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2019 “After high school shooting, Texas campuses could soon have more armed marshals” 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….

(Press Release) Barbara Serna Salinas, a 43-year-old former loan officer for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Uvalde, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for a farm loan fraud scheme, announced United States Attorney John Bash. During sentencing in Del Rio, U.S….

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball senior Leslie Martinez signed a National Letter of Intent to play college softball for the University of Texas-Permian Basin (UTPB) Lady Falcons on Monday, April 1, 2019, at the Eagle Pass High…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune April 9, 2019 “Texas Tech Health Sciences Center agrees to stop considering race in admissions, ending federal inquiry” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By: Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service – MD ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics are endorsing regulations and additional taxes aimed at reducing kids’ consumption of sugary drinks. According to health officials, sugary drinks are the largest source of added sugar, which is…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2019 “Federal judge blocks Trump administration from sending asylum seekers to Mexico” 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…

(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass BEDC will hold a customer service workshop on April 11, 2019, at 11:30 a.m., at the International Center for Trade (East Room).  This workshop is open to all public, private, and nonprofit organizations.  Lee Burden, Owner of WhyDewey Customer Service Training, will lead…

By Josh Dawsey, Nick Miroff, Seung Min Kim and Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post April 7, 2019 “Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen leaving Trump administration amid surge of migrants on U.S.-Mexico border” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…

By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – OR PORTLAND, Ore. — Saving and knowing how to handle your money is the theme for April. This month is Youth Savings Month, Financial Literacy Month and Credit Union Month. A recent Bankrate study highlighted how unprepared most Americans are for a financial…