SWTJC Rodeo team kicks off season with a big win
October 1st, 2018(Press Release) The Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo Team started their 2018-2019 season off with a bang in Tatum, Texas during the Panola Junior College rodeo on Sept. 28 – 29. New head rodeo coach Joey Almand and outgoing head rodeo coach Roy Angermiller led their men’s team to the…
After Budget Cuts, the IRS’ Work Against Tax Cheats Is Facing “Collapse”
October 1st, 2018By: Jesse Eisinger and Paul Kiel, ProPublica Tax evasion is at the center of the criminal cases against two associates of the president, Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen. The sheer scale of their efforts to avoid paying the government has given rise to a head-scratching question: How were they able…
Obama endorses 9 more Texas candidates in midterm races
October 1st, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 1, 2018 “Obama endorses 9 more Texas candidates in midterm races” 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. Former President Barack…
Immigrant Rights Groups: Hurting Parents Hurts Children
October 1st, 2018By: Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service – WI MADISON, Wis. – Immigrant rights groups say the Trump administration’s proposed rule to deny visas and permanent residency to aspiring immigrants, who’ve legally accessed public benefits in the past, is cruel. The proposed regulation from the Department of Homeland Security would expand…
U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke discusses DWI, term limits
October 1st, 2018By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Sept. 29, 2018 “U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke discusses DWI, term limits” 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. Rep. Beto O’Rourke,…
Domestic Violence: It Can Take More Than Courage to Leave
October 1st, 2018By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – KY FRANKFORT, Ky. – It can take more than courage to leave an abusive situation, as money concerns often prevent survivors of domestic violence from getting away from their abuser. And this month, the Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence is asking folks across…
Beto O’Rourke uses nixed debate time slot to shoot ad on Facebook Live
October 1st, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 30, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke uses nixed debate time slot to shoot ad on Facebook Live” 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…
Texas spent less on students with disabilities. But did it break the law?
October 1st, 2018By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Oct. 1, 2018 “Texas spent less on students with disabilities. But did it break the 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…
Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Brett Kavanaugh is “not the person for the Supreme Court”
October 1st, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Sept. 29, 2018 “Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Brett Kavanaugh is “not the person for the Supreme Court”” 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…
Critics say new barriers on border bridge are meant to deter asylum-seekers
October 1st, 2018By Hannah Wiley, The Texas Tribune Oct. 1, 2018 “Critics say new barriers on border bridge are meant to deter asylum-seekers” 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….
