Section 8 vouchers are supposed to help the poor reach better neighborhoods. Texas law gets in the way.
November 20th, 2018By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune and Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune and Reveal Nov. 19, 2018 “Section 8 vouchers are supposed to help the poor reach better neighborhoods. Texas law gets in the way.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans…
Illegal Alien Smuggler Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison
November 20th, 2018(Press Release) In Del Rio, TX, U.S. District Judge Alia Moses sentenced 43–year–old citizen of Mexico Hector Aguilar-Portugal to ten years imprisonment for his role in an illegal alien smuggling operation that resulted in death, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash; Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Shane…
U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela signs letter opposing Nancy Pelosi as House speaker
November 19th, 2018By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2018 “U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela signs letter opposing Nancy Pelosi as House speaker” 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….
Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones concedes in close congressional race against Will Hurd
November 19th, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Nov. 19, 2018 “Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones concedes in close congressional race against Will Hurd” 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….
Eagle Pass Eagles Stun District 30-6A Champion Pharr San Juan Alamo Bears 34-28 in Overtime to Clinch Bi-District Football Championship
November 16th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The high flying Eagle Pass High School Eagles stunned the homestanding District 30-6A Champion Pharr San Juan Alamo High School Bears 34-28 in Overtime to clinch the 2018 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Region IV, 6A, Division II Bi-District Football…
Straight-ticket voting ends in 2020. For some down-ballot Republicans, that wasn’t soon enough.
November 16th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 16, 2018 “Straight-ticket voting ends in 2020. For some down-ballot Republicans, that wasn’t soon enough.” 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…
Analysis: The neglected Texans responsible for 2018’s GOP wins
November 16th, 2018By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Nov. 16, 2018 “Analysis: The neglected Texans responsible for 2018’s GOP wins” 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…
As a deadline nears, struggle between George P. Bush and State Board of Education isn’t letting up
November 16th, 2018By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Nov. 14, 2018 “As a deadline nears, struggle between George P. Bush and State Board of Education isn’t letting up” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Pelosi’s fate up in the air as band of Democrats – including one Texan – push for new speaker
November 16th, 2018Pelosi’s fate up in the air as band of Democrats – including one Texan – push for new speaker By Abby Livingston and Andrew Eversden, The Texas Tribune Nov. 15, 2018 “Pelosi’s fate up in the air as band of Democrats – including one Texan – push for new speaker”…
State appeals court says Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance is unconstitutional
November 16th, 2018By Matt Zdun, The Texas Tribune Nov. 16, 2018 “State appeals court says Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance is unconstitutional” 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…





