Texas Border Patrol agent accused of “serial killing spree” in Laredo
September 17th, 2018By Marissa Evans and Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Sept. 15, 2018 “Texas Border Patrol agent accused of “serial killing spree” in Laredo” 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…
Hepatitis C Ruling in VA Could Impact Prisons Across Country
September 17th, 2018By: Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service – VA RICHMOND, Va. — After being refused the most up-to-date medical care for Hepatitis C while incarcerated at the Buckingham Correctional Center, Elmo Augustus Reid now is receiving potentially life-saving treatment thanks to a recent victory in court. As many as 60 percent…
Farm Bill at the Wire; SNAP Work Rules a Big Snag
September 17th, 2018By: Dan Heyman, Public News Service – WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Congress may not be able to finish the farm bill by the end of the month, when the old one expires. One deadlock is a controversial plan to cut access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Josh Protas, vice…
GOP determined to flip Democratic-friendly state Senate seat in overtime round
September 17th, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 17, 2018 “GOP determined to flip Democratic-friendly state Senate seat in overtime round” 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…
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Charged with Killing Four People
September 16th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 A ten (10) year U.S. Border Patrol Agent veteran in Laredo, Texas has been charged with killing four people and attempting to kill a fifth person during a two week crime spree in this U.S.-Mexico border community and arrested after…
Eagle Pass Eagles Blank Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks 24-0 in 13th Annual City Football Championship
September 15th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles blanked crosstown rival Eagle Pass Winn High School Mavericks 24-0 in the 13th Annual City Football Championship played on Friday, September 14, 2018, at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Cozel Foster-Veterans…
Cruz, O’Rourke agree to 3 debates
September 14th, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 14, 2018 “Cruz, O’Rourke agree to 3 debates” 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. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and…
Analysis: Property taxes rise, state education spending falls. That’s the design.
September 14th, 2018By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 14, 2018 “Analysis: Property taxes rise, state education spending falls. That’s the design.” 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…
The Border Patrol is trying to stop truck drivers from smuggling migrants. But cases have increased.
September 14th, 2018By Hannah Wiley, The Texas Tribune Sept. 14, 2018 “The Border Patrol is trying to stop truck drivers from smuggling migrants. But cases have increased.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Poverty in Texas drops to lowest levels in more than a decade
September 14th, 2018By Alexa Ura and Elbert Wang, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2018 “Poverty in Texas drops to lowest levels in more than a decade” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…