Here’s What Happened to the 99 Immigrant Children Separated From Their Parents and Sent to Chicago
September 10th, 2018By: Jodi S. Cohen, Melissa Sanchez and Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica They were as young as 10 months, as old as almost 18. About one-third of the children who ended up in Chicago came from Guatemala. Others had fled Brazil, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Romania and India. All had at least…
Report: Unions Key to Reducing Income Inequality
September 10th, 2018By: Eric Galatas, Public News Service – NE LINCOLN, Neb. – Researchers tapping more than eight decades of data say unions have played a critical role in reducing income inequality. According to this month’s National Bureau of Economic Research digest, when unions are strong, workers have bargaining power with their…
Analysis: An old headline lingers on the Texas-Mexico border
September 10th, 2018By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 10, 2018 “Analysis: An old headline lingers on the Texas-Mexico border” 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…
Trump’s border wall threatens to end Texas families’ 250 years of ranching on Rio Grande
September 10th, 2018By Eli Saslow, The Washington Post Sept. 8, 2018 “Trump’s border wall threatens to end Texas families’ 250 years of ranching on Rio Grande” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Report: Trump official says U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz could lose to U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke
September 10th, 2018By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Sept. 8, 2018 “Report: Trump official says U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz could lose to U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
At a Texas State town hall, college enthusiasm for O’Rourke was on display
September 10th, 2018By Teo Armus, The Texas Tribune Sept. 9, 2018 “At a Texas State town hall, college enthusiasm for O’Rourke was on display” 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…
Mexican Consulate and City of Eagle Pass to Celebrate Mexico’s 208th Independence Day Anniversary on September 15th at San Juan Plaza
September 9th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Mexican Consulate Ismael Naveja Macias and the City of Eagle Pass, Texas are hosting a beautiful Commemorative Celebration of Mexico’s 208th Independence Day Anniversary (September 16th) with a family-oriented, fun filled event on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 6 P.M….
Eagle Pass Port of Entry Change of Command Ceremony for Paul Del Rincon to be held on September 18th`
September 9th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 United States Customs and Border Protection Field Director of Operations for the Laredo Sector, David P. Higgerson, announced that the Eagle Pass Port of Entry Change of Command Ceremony for newly appointed Port Director Paul Del Rincon will be held…
Congressman Beto O’Rourke to Make Campaign Visit to Eagle Pass, Texas on September 22nd
September 9th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Congressman Beto O’Rourke (D-El Paso), the Democratic Party Candidate for United States Senate, announced that he is making a Campaign Rally Visit to Eagle Pass, Texas on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 2 P.M. at the Maverick County Lake Pavilion…
Eagle Pass Eagles Edge San Antonio Southwest Dragons 16-14
September 8th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles edged the San Antonio Southwest High School Dragons 16-14 in an exciting non-district football game on Friday, September 7, 2018, at the San Antonio Southwest Independent School District Stadium in San Antonio,…