Federal judge denies Texas’ request to halt DACA — for now
August 31st, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Aug. 31, 2018 “Federal judge denies Texas’ request to halt DACA — for now” 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. A…
Texas says it won’t fund education for children in shelters
August 31st, 2018By Teo Armus, The Texas Tribune Aug. 31, 2018 “Texas says it won’t fund education for children in shelters” 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. Texas’ top…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue 62 Illegal Aliens from a Refrigerated Tractor-Trailer
August 31st, 2018(Press Release) LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35, north of Laredo, Texas, rescued 62 illegal aliens from a refrigerated tractor-trailer. On August 29, agents at the Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35, north of Laredo, Texas encountered a tractor-trailer…
Report from environmental group warns of bacteria risk at Texas beaches, rivers
August 31st, 2018By: Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune Aug. 30, 2018 “Report from environmental group warns of bacteria risk at Texas beaches, rivers” 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 Nation Mourns McCain, Some Ponder Role of Cell Phone Radiation
August 31st, 2018By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – MI LANSING, Mich. – This week, the nation mourns the loss of Senator John McCain, who succumbed to a brain tumor known as glioblastoma. Now, groups concerned about the health effects of radiation from cell phones and cell towers are raising the alarm…
Third Annual Eagle Pass Canoe and Kayak Races on the Rio Grande River to be Held on Saturday, September 1, 2018
August 31st, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas is hosting the Third Annual Eagle Pass Canoe and Kayak Races on the Rio Grande River on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 8:30 AM at Shelby Park. Registration for Contestants is from 7:30 AM…
Report: Fracking Stresses Texas Water Supplies
August 30th, 2018By: Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX AMARILLO, Texas – The oil and gas industry’s thirst for water – a critical component of hydraulic fracturing – has skyrocketed, according to a Duke University report. Industry use increased by more than 700 percent between 2011 and 2016. If current trends…
U.S. is denying passports to Americans along the border, throwing their citizenship into question
August 30th, 2018By Kevin Sieff, The Washington Post Aug. 29, 2018 “U.S. is denying passports to Americans along the border, throwing their citizenship into question” 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…
Trump-appointed judges are shifting the country’s most politically conservative circuit court further to the right
August 30th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 30, 2018 “Trump-appointed judges are shifting the country’s most politically conservative circuit court further to the right” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas teachers unions sue education agency over charter partnership law
August 30th, 2018By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Aug. 29, 2018 “Texas teachers unions sue education agency over charter partnership law” 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. * This…