Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Stampede Uvalde Coyotes 21-20
September 8th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The thundering Eagle Pass Winn High School Mavericks stampeded the Uvalde High School Coyotes 21-20 in a thrilling non-district football game that went down to the final possession on Friday, September 7, 2018, at the Eagle Pass Independent School…
Through agreement with CBP, Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas begins issuing tribal card
September 7th, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) —Through an agreement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas (KTTT) began issuing Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETC) August 22. ETCs serve the mutual interests of CBP and the tribe by expediting and facilitating cross-border trade and travel for members of the tribe,…
Meet U.S. Rep. Will Hurd and his Democratic challenger, Gina Ortiz Jones
September 7th, 2018By Alana Rocha, Jianing “Holly” He, Justin Dehn and Todd Wiseman, The Texas Tribune Sept. 7, 2018 “Meet U.S. Rep. Will Hurd and his Democratic challenger, Gina Ortiz Jones” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…
As Months Pass in Chicago Shelters, Immigrant Children Contemplate Escape, Even Suicide
September 6th, 2018By: Melissa Sanchez, Duaa Eldeib and Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica One 16-year-old from Guatemala said he wanted to “quitarme la vida,” or “take my life away,” as he waited to be released from a Chicago shelter for immigrant children. He was kept there for at least 584 days. A 17-year-old…
Texas won’t pay to educate migrant kids in shelters. Now two charter schools are scrambling.
September 6th, 2018By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Sept. 6, 2018 “Texas won’t pay to educate migrant kids in shelters. Now two charter schools are scrambling.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Critics: Clean Power Plan Replacement Would Weaken Air Protections
September 6th, 2018By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – ND BISMARCK, N.D. – The public can now comment on the Trump administration’s proposal to replace the Clean Power Plan, an Obama-era rule aimed at drastically cutting carbon emissions from coal power plants. Under what’s being called the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, states…
After ICE raid in North Texas, immigrants face uncertain futures
September 6th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Sept. 6, 2018 “After ICE raid in North Texas, immigrants face uncertain futures” 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. PARIS —…
Victor E. Perry Announces Candidacy for School Board
September 5th, 2018I am writing to formally announce my candidacy for the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees, Place 3. My name is Victor E. Perry, son of Victor R. and Guadalupe H. Perry. I am married to Sonia Castillo Perry and am blessed with four children; Kristel Perry, Monizza…
Honduran National Charged with Assaulting Border Patrol Agents
September 5th, 2018(Press Release) In Del Rio, federal authorities filed a criminal complaint against 48–year-old Honduran National Leivin Pineda for allegedly assaulting a Border Patrol agent over the weekend near Eagle Pass, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio…
Ramiro Cavazos Named Next President & CEO of United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
September 5th, 2018WASHINGTON, D.C. –The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) announced today the appointment of Ramiro Cavazos as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors chose Cavazos to lead America’s largest Hispanic business organization representing over 4.3 million Hispanic-owned businesses. Cavazos is currently President and CEO of…