By Matt Zdun, The Texas Tribune Sept. 21, 2018 “Texas’ Teacher Retirement System will not raise health premiums for retired teachers” 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….

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 After a successful first campaign debate on television against incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (Houston, TX) yesterday (9-21-18), Democrat Congressman Beto O’Rourke (El Paso, TX) is hosting a Campaign Rally in Eagle Pass, Texas today, Saturday, September 22, 2018,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles trounced the visiting San Antonio McCollum High School Cowboys 21-0 in a non-district football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Stadium that…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The thundering Eagle Pass C.C. Winn High School Mavericks lassoed the homestanding Pearsall High School Mavericks 21-0 in a non-district football game on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Pearsall, Texas, improving to 3-1 overall in the season. The Winn…

PHARR, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Pharr International Bridge seized $4.2 million worth of methamphetamine and heroin hidden within a commercial trailer containing fresh produce. “This interception of dangerous drugs truly exemplifies the teamwork of our officers working at our cargo facility,” said…

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 north of Laredo, Texas uncovered a smuggling attempt when they found 47 illegal aliens concealed in a trailer. On September 20, the event unfolded when agents encountered a blue Freightliner tractor pulling a white trailer, with…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Sept. 21, 2018 “Federal officials unveil plans for four-mile, 18-foot-tall wall on 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. EL…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Sept. 21, 2018 “Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke debate tonight at 6 p.m. Central. Watch here.” 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…

By: Ginger Thompson, ProPublica The Justice Department’s inspector general announced on Tuesday that his office would investigate a Drug Enforcement Administration program linked to violent drug cartel attacks in Mexico that have left dozens, possibly hundreds, of people dead or missing. In a letter to senior congressional Democrats, Inspector General…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Sept. 20, 2018 “Federal judge rules against Dallas County bail practices” 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. Taking a cue from…