How “The Wall” could kill a Texas city
October 9th, 2018By Suhauna Hussain, Center for Public Integrity Oct. 9, 2018 “How “The Wall” could kill a Texas city” 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. PRESIDIO — Molly…
Refugee resettlement in Texas hits historic low under Trump administration
October 9th, 2018By Alexa Ura and Darla Cameron, The Texas Tribune Oct. 8, 2018 “Refugee resettlement in Texas hits historic low under Trump administration” 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…
United Medical Centers Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar on October 10th
October 9th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 United Medical Centers is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10 A.M. at the City of Eagle Pass International Center for Trade, 3295 Bob Rogers Drive, in Eagle Pass, Texas, announced Jessika M. Ramirez,…
Eagle Pass Eagles Blank Laredo LBJ Wolves 28-0 in District 29-6A Tilt
October 5th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles blanked the visiting Laredo LBJ High School Wolves 28-0 in a key District 29-6A tilt at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, Octoober 5, 2018, in…
CA Judge Blocks Feds from Ending Temporary Protected Status
October 5th, 2018By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SAN FRANCISCO – About 300,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti and Sudan can breathe a sigh of relief – at least for now. A federal court judge in San Francisco has blocked the Trump administration from ending their Temporary Protected Status….
CBP to Launch Awareness Campaign for Ready Lane at South Texas Ports of Entry
October 5th, 2018(Press Release) LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Laredo Field Office (LFO) is preparing to launch an awareness campaign during the month of October 2018 for dedicated processing lanes for vehicles and pedestrians with technology-enabled travel cards, known as Ready Lanes. The campaign will improve correct use…
Eagle Passan Ricardo Madera Sentenced to 18 Years for Intoxication Manslaughter in Midland County
October 5th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Eagle Passan Ricardo Madera was sentenced on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in Midland, Texas to 18 years for killing two Bicyclists and seriously injuring a third cyclist in a drunk driving accident that occurred on Texas Highway 158 on April…
U.S. Charges Russian GRU Officers with International Hacking and Related Influence and Disinformation Operations
October 4th, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) A grand jury in the Western District of Pennsylvania has indicted seven defendants, all officers in the Russian Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), a military intelligence agency of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, for computer hacking, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and money…
Texas Patient Recruiter Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for $3.6 Million Home Health Care Fraud Scheme
October 4th, 2018(Press Release) WASHINGTON – A Houston, Texas-area patient recruiter was sentenced to 108 months in prison today for her role in a $3.6 million Medicare fraud scheme involving fraudulent claims for home health services. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Ryan K….
Hundreds of migrant kids haven’t been reunited with their parents. What’s taking so long?
October 4th, 2018By Hannah Wiley, The Texas Tribune Oct. 4, 2018 “Hundreds of migrant kids haven’t been reunited with their parents. What’s taking so long?” 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…