Gov. Greg Abbott selects deputy chief of staff as new secretary of state
December 18th, 2018By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune Dec. 17, 2018 “Gov. Greg Abbott selects deputy chief of staff as new secretary of state” 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 Texas, “a perception that tuberculosis no longer exists” raises alarm for legislative attention
December 18th, 2018By Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune Dec. 18, 2018 “In Texas, “a perception that tuberculosis no longer exists” raises alarm for legislative attention” 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…
Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Basketball Fall to Somerset Bulldogs 49-44
December 17th, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) The CC Winn Mavericks opened up District 28-5A play vs the reining UIL Final 4 playoff participant the Somerset Bulldogs led by Head Coach Bryan Penna. The CC Winn Mavericks game plan was to force the Somerset Bulldogs into tough contested 3s and to not give them anything…
Texas secession was a key theme in Russian disinformation campaign during 2016 elections, report says
December 17th, 2018By Teo Armus, The Texas Tribune Dec. 17, 2018 “Texas secession was a key theme in Russian disinformation campaign during 2016 elections, report says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Analysis: You can’t fix Texas school finance until you agree on the meaning of “fix”
December 17th, 2018By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Dec. 17, 2018 “Analysis: You can’t fix Texas school finance until you agree on the meaning of “fix”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Report: Most Uninsured Texans are Employed U.S. Citizens
December 17th, 2018HOUSTON – Unless Texas lawmakers make significant changes to health policies, the number of Texans without health insurance is projected to rise, according to a new report released by the Episcopal Health Foundation. Foundation spokesman Brian Sasser says the report paints a clearer picture of just who lacks health coverage…
Texas still hasn’t expanded Medicaid. That’s leaving a gap in coverage for hundreds of thousands.
December 17th, 2018By Allyson R Waller, The Texas Tribune Dec. 17, 2018 “Texas still hasn’t expanded Medicaid. That’s leaving a gap in coverage for hundreds of thousands.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Beto O’Rourke and other Democrats urge public to keep Tornillo migrant facility in spotlight
December 17th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Dec. 15, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke and other Democrats urge public to keep Tornillo migrant facility in spotlight” 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…
Family of 7-year-old Guatemalan girl who died in federal custody speak out, call for “objective and thorough investigation”
December 17th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Dec. 15, 2018 “Family of 7-year-old Guatemalan girl who died in federal custody speak out, call for “objective and thorough investigation”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional, handing Texas an early win
December 17th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 14, 2018 “Federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional, handing Texas an early win” 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. In a…





