Report: Medicaid Expansion Could Save Hundreds of Utah Lives
October 31st, 2018SALT LAKE CITY – Utah voters will decide next week whether to expand Medicaid access to more low-income people in the state. A new report measures just how much that would impact Utahns’ lives and pocketbooks. The report from the Center for American Progress said Medicaid expansion in Utah would save…
Texas’ border lawmakers say they’re in the dark on troop deployment
October 31st, 2018By Julián Aguilar and Teo Armus, The Texas Tribune Oct. 30, 2018 “Texas’ border lawmakers say they’re in the dark on troop deployment” 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…
Early Voting Period Lasts Until Friday, November 2nd, at Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center
October 31st, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 As of Tuesday, October 30, 2018, a total of 5,728 Maverick County registered voters had cast their ballots in the November 6th State and Local Election through the Early Voting Period, according to Maverick County Elections Administrator Roy Schmerber. A…
Early Voting Ends Friday, November 2nd; Regular Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th
October 31st, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Last chance for Maverick County, Texas registered voters to cast their ballots during the Early Voting Period as there are only three days remaining until Friday, November 2, 2018, at the City of Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center, 480 South Adams…
Trump eyeing executive order to end citizenship for children born in U.S. to noncitizens
October 30th, 2018By John Wagner, The Washington Post Oct. 30, 2018 “Trump eyeing executive order to end citizenship for children born in U.S. to noncitizens” 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…
Honduran migrants following the caravan continue on despite Donald Trump’s threats
October 30th, 2018By Jay Root, The Texas Tribune Oct. 30, 2018 “Honduran migrants following the caravan continue on despite Donald Trump’s threats” 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. LA…
Department of Defense says it’s sending 5,200 troops to U.S.-Mexico border
October 29th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Oct. 29, 2018 “Department of Defense says it’s sending 5,200 troops to U.S.-Mexico 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 issues. At…
Three Former Crystal City, TX, Officials Sentenced To Federal Prison For Bribery And Kickback Scheme
October 29th, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) In Del Rio, on October 29, 2018, U.S. District Judge Alia Moses sentenced three former Crystal City officials in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme announced United States Attorney John F. Bash and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs. Judge Moses sentenced former Mayor Pro-Tem Rogelio…
After ICE detained this migrant in Texas, her C-section scar ripped open and she was denied surgery for 4 months
October 29th, 2018By Hannah Wiley, The Texas Tribune Oct. 26, 2018 “After ICE detained this migrant in Texas, her C-section scar ripped open and she was denied surgery for 4 months” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center Open for Saturday, October 27th Early Voting
October 27th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The City of Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center is open on Saturday, October 27, 2018, for Early Voting from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. at 480 S. Adams Street, Fort Duncan Park, in Eagle Pass, Texas. The weather is just gorgeous…