By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Jan. 18, 2019 “Will Texas’ attempt to shake up school finance lead to higher stakes for standardized tests?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community.  The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas. January’s Teacher of…

Uvalde, TX, January 18, 2019– SWTJC President Hector Gonzales got a one‑year extension on his contract at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Southwest Texas Junior College board of trustees. Following an executive session, SWTJC Board President Rodolfo R. Flores entertained a motion to extend Gonzales’ contract. The vote to…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 After a one year long search process for a new City Manager, the City of Eagle Pass City Council appointed George Antuna of San Antonio, Texas as the new City Manager after conducting several interviews at a special city council…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 17, 2019 “Just 5 of the 38 Texans in Congress voted to support Trump in weakening Russian sanctions” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Jan. 16, 2019 “Trump administration opposes a return to federal oversight for Texas redistricting, reversing Obama-era stance” 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…

By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Jan. 17, 2019 “Report: Texas coal power plants leaching toxic pollutants into groundwater” 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. As the…

By Amy Goldstein, The Washington Post Jan. 17, 2019 “Trump administration took thousands more migrant children from parents, report says” 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…

(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC) will hold a Business Funding Opportunity Workshop in partnership with PeopleFund and Ambitious Management, LLC on January 17, 2019, at 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at International Center for Trade (West Room).  PeopleFund is an SBA approved…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Jan. 16, 2019 “Shutdown over wall straining Border Patrol agents working overtime without pay” 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. EL…