By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2018 “The Texas water industry faces a looming workforce shortage as it struggles to attract new talent” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2018 “Apple announces $1 billion expansion in Austin” 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. Tech giant Apple announced Thursday…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 In a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, between President Donald J. Trump, Vice-President Mike Pence, and Democratic Party leaders Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. House of Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) regarding the federal budget,…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018  With the entry of Maverick County, Texas in seeking to build a third international bridge north of Eagle Pass, Texas, the number of local entities competing for a United States Presidential Permit to build a third international bridge between Eagle…

Friday, December 7, 2018, 2:22 AM: An Eagle Pass Police Officer responded to a motor vehicle accident within the 900 block of Comal Street. Officers detained a 48-year-old male subject who displayed signs of being under the influence of a possible narcotic. A blood sample was obtained and has been…

By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune Dec. 11, 2018 “Texas parks department, advocates pushing Congress to reauthorize key conservation fund” 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. With…

DES MOINES, Iowa – The holiday season is ramping up, and while most people look forward to festivities with friends and family, for others this time of year can worsen stress, sadness and depression. Some people have increased anxiety due to travel obligations, or the expenses of gift-giving. Others neglect…

By Teo Armus, The Texas Tribune Dec. 10, 2018 “A court ruling may allow migrant families to be held indefinitely. These families know what that could be like.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

SEATTLE – A National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will be introduced in Congress next year. Among its sponsors is Rep. Pramila Jayapal, the Washington state Democrat. The bill would provide a wide range of protections for domestic workers, including labor protections and safeguards from workplace harassment. It also would…

By Hannah Wiley, The Texas Tribune Dec. 7, 2018 “Report highlights the trauma that thousands of Texas families have experienced with incarceration” 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…