(PRESS RELEASE) The Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for selection of the “Citizen of the Year” for the year 2018. The purpose of this award is to foster the community’s sense of volunteerism by seeking out and honoring an adult individual who has voluntarily and without…

SANTA FE — New Mexico is becoming an “energy sacrifice zone,” according to those who oppose the sale of 84,000 acres of state lands for oil and gas drilling. Opponents will rally at the Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters in Santa Fe on Wednesday, one day ahead of Thursday’s planned…

By Alexa Ura and Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Dec. 4, 2018 “San Antonio ISD is innovating to integrate its schools. Is it leaving some behind in the process?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

LANSING, Mich. — It may be cold outside, but the temperature is rising in Lansing as protesters say they don’t want the Legislature to undercut the will of the voters, made clear during the election a month ago today. Groups including Good Jobs Now, We the People and the Sunrise…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 4, 2018 “Ken Paxton prosecutors to seek rehearing in pay decision” 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. The attorneys appointed…

By Matt Zdun, The Texas Tribune Dec. 3, 2018 “Texas Gov. Greg Abbott closes state agencies Wednesday to mourn George H.W. Bush” 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…

PORTLAND, Ore. — More than 50 Oregon brewers say protecting the state’s public lands and watersheds keeps craft beer flowing. They’re asking Congress to pass new protections before the session runs out. Oregon brewers delivered a letter to some members of the state’s Congressional delegation on Monday, urging them to…

Former Maverick County Commissioner Precinct 2 and retired educator Guillermo “Willie” Mancha passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the age of 75 years old in a San Antonio, Texas hospital. Mancha served the citizens of Maverick County as County Commissioner Precinct 2 and was a dedicated elementary school…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Dec. 3, 2018 “Analysis: A tight-fisted Texas Legislature with expensive ambitions” 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: If you’d…

By Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune Nov. 30, 2018 “House committee says Texas faces “significant challenges” in curbing substance abuse” 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. The…