Catholic dioceses in Texas to release names of clergy “credibly accused” of sexually abusing minors
October 11th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 10, 2018 “Catholic dioceses in Texas to release names of clergy “credibly accused” of sexually abusing minors” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
College and career fair draws large crowd
October 11th, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) Over 300 high school seniors from Carrizo Springs High School, La Pryor High School, Pearsall High School, Eagle Pass High School, and Eagle Pass C.C. Winn attended the first collaborative career fair, themed “Ready to Work,” on Sept. 28 at the International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass….
Homeland Security moves to plug gaps in Bush-era border fence
October 11th, 2018By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2018 “Homeland Security moves to plug gaps in Bush-era border fence” 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. Roughly a…
Trump administration discloses plans for construction of new border barrier in Texas
October 11th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Oct. 10, 2018 “Trump administration discloses plans for construction of new border barrier in Texas” 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 Proposed Changes to Public Charge: What You Need to Know
October 10th, 2018By: Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact Over the weekend, the Trump administration took steps to radically transform a little-known provision of immigration law that could have an outsized impact on legal immigration. In proposed regulations posted on Saturday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indicated that it would redefine the legal…
Early Voting Starts October 22nd through November 2nd for Local, State and Federal Elections
October 10th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 With over 30,000 registered voters in Maverick County, Eagle Pass and Maverick County voters have the opportunity to make a huge difference in the upcoming November 6, 2018 State and Mid-Term Election by coming out to vote in this very…
Beto O’Rourke for U.S. Senate Campaign Opens Office in Eagle Pass
October 10th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Democratic Party Candidate for the United States Senate Beto O’Rourke has opened a volunteer Campaign Office in Eagle Pass, Texas at 199 South Monroe Street, Suite B, across the street from the City of Eagle Pass City Hall, announced Juanita…
FDA Takes Aggressive Steps to Curb Teen E-Cigarette Use
October 9th, 2018By: Roz Brown, Public News Service – NM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The federal Food and Drug Administration is so concerned about the increased use of e-cigarettes among the nation’s youth it has launched a campaign to educate school-age children about the dangers of vaping. According to Mitch Zeller, director of…
Texas workers caring for elderly feel “treated like a stepchild” as caseload increases, pay stays the same
October 9th, 2018By Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune Oct. 9, 2018 “Texas workers caring for elderly feel “treated like a stepchild” as caseload increases, pay stays the same” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Federal judge in Texas strikes down Indian Child Welfare Act
October 9th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 5, 2018 “Federal judge in Texas strikes down Indian Child Welfare Act” 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. A federal…