By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – Experts say almost every day, an older Texan is the victim of fraud, theft or another form of financial exploitation. And with the 65-plus population expected to double by 2030, it’s a crime that could get much worse without…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 12, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke raised more than $38 million in the third quarter — a record that’s about three times Ted Cruz’s haul” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…

By: Katherine Davis-Young, Public News Service – UT SALT LAKE CITY – Many Utahns are speaking out this week following a Trump administration proposal to broaden the factors that determine which legal immigrants can get green cards. The so-called “Public Charge” rule would allow the government to consider whether legal…

By Charlotte Huff, Kaiser Health News Oct. 12, 2018 “As suicide rates rise, Hispanics show relative immunity” 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 young man held…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The Maverick County Farm Bureau announced that it is having its 2018 Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 5 P.M. at the Border Cafe, located at 3025 U.S. Highway 57, in Eagle Pass, Texas, Ernest Wueste said. All…

(PRESS RELEASE) Javier Mancha, Chairman of the Maverick SWCD said the District is offering a Fall FISH STOCKING PROGRAM.  According to Mancha, anyone wanting to purchase fish to stock or re-stock their pond(s) can place their order now  by calling 361-387-7819.  The SWCD is using Hermann’s Fish Farm out of…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – People can now officially weigh in on a proposal by the Trump administration to punish legal permanent residents who have used certain public benefits by making it harder for them to get a green card or visa. The proposal comes despite studies that show legal permanent residents…

By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune and Jamie Smith Hopkins and Rachel Leven, Center for Public Integrity Oct. 11, 2018 “As oil and gas exports surge, West Texas becomes the world’s “extraction colony”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…

By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – MN ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minnesota-based think tank says the United States’ new trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement is a missed opportunity, especially for small scale dairy farmers and action on climate change. President Donald Trump maintains…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Oct. 10, 2018 “Analysis: Texas’ school finance problem in one pesky chart” 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…