By Maya Rhodan, TIME Aug. 20, 2018 “Border lawyers still dealing with fallout from family separations” 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. MCALLEN — When the Trump…

(Press Release) U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more $300,000 worth of marijuana at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry. “Smugglers go to great lengths to get their illicit products into the U.S.,” said Port Director Paul Del Rincon, Eagle Pass Port of Entry. “The training, experience and dedication…

By David Yaffe-Bellany, Jay Root and Juan Luis García Hernández, The Texas Tribune Aug. 16, 2018 “Asylum-seekers say they cross the border illegally because they don’t think they have other options” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

By: Isaac Arnsdorf, ProPublica A liberal veterans group is suing to block the influence of three outside advisers who have been secretly influencing the Department of Veterans Affairs from Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida. ProPublica reported last week that the advisers — Marvel Entertainment chairman…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 16, 2018 “San Antonio passes paid sick leave ordinance, joining Austin in fight against top Texas Republicans” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – WA PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Newspapers in Washington state and across the country on Thursday are publishing editorials promoting freedom of the press in response to President Donald Trump’s persistent attacks on the media. The Boston Globe coordinated the effort and has been…

By Lillianna Byington, Brittany Brown and Andrew Capps, News21 Aug. 16, 2018 “Black Americans are still victims of hate crimes more than any other group” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

(PRESS RELEASE) EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued a man and his two children as they attempted to cross the swift-flowing Rio Grande River Wednesday. “This rescue serves as reminder of the dangers faced by those who attempt to illegally cross the border,” said Del Rio Sector…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 While the City of Eagle Pass, Texas and the Eagle Pass Babe Ruth Baseball League have been busy hosting the 2018 Babe Ruth 14 Year Old World Series, the Eagle Pass Babe Ruth Baseball 13 Year Old Team has…

By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Aug. 15, 2018 “Texas school districts receive first official A-F grades. Look up how your district did 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…