Texas won’t pay to educate migrant kids in shelters. Now two charter schools are scrambling.
September 6th, 2018By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Sept. 6, 2018 “Texas won’t pay to educate migrant kids in shelters. Now two charter schools are scrambling.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Critics: Clean Power Plan Replacement Would Weaken Air Protections
September 6th, 2018By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – ND BISMARCK, N.D. – The public can now comment on the Trump administration’s proposal to replace the Clean Power Plan, an Obama-era rule aimed at drastically cutting carbon emissions from coal power plants. Under what’s being called the Affordable Clean Energy Rule, states…
After ICE raid in North Texas, immigrants face uncertain futures
September 6th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Sept. 6, 2018 “After ICE raid in North Texas, immigrants face uncertain futures” 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. PARIS —…
Victor E. Perry Announces Candidacy for School Board
September 5th, 2018I am writing to formally announce my candidacy for the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees, Place 3. My name is Victor E. Perry, son of Victor R. and Guadalupe H. Perry. I am married to Sonia Castillo Perry and am blessed with four children; Kristel Perry, Monizza…
Honduran National Charged with Assaulting Border Patrol Agents
September 5th, 2018(Press Release) In Del Rio, federal authorities filed a criminal complaint against 48–year-old Honduran National Leivin Pineda for allegedly assaulting a Border Patrol agent over the weekend near Eagle Pass, announced United States Attorney John F. Bash and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio…
Ramiro Cavazos Named Next President & CEO of United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
September 5th, 2018WASHINGTON, D.C. –The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) announced today the appointment of Ramiro Cavazos as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. The Board of Directors chose Cavazos to lead America’s largest Hispanic business organization representing over 4.3 million Hispanic-owned businesses. Cavazos is currently President and CEO of…
Celebrating Its 10th Year, Texas Tuition Promise Fund® Opened for Enrollment Sept. 1
September 5th, 2018(AUSTIN) — The Texas Tuition Promise Fund®, the state’s prepaid college tuition program, turns 10 years old this month. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today reminds families that open enrollment for the program began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2019. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund offers parents and loved…
H-E-B announces plans to develop a world-class tech facility in Austin
September 5th, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) — H-E-B continues its path toward becoming a dominant force in the digital retail space, announcing that it has signed a long-term lease for a building in East Austin. The largest privately-held employer in Texas will develop a world-class tech facility and innovation lab for its growing H-E-B…
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Revenue for Fiscal 2018, Record August State Sales Tax Collection
September 5th, 2018(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released totals for fiscal 2018 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August. In July, due to better than expected economic and revenue growth and an improved outlook for fiscal 2019, Hegar updated the Comptroller’s Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE) forecast…
Texas asks a federal judge to block Obamacare nationwide
September 5th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Sept. 5, 2018 “Texas asks a federal judge to block Obamacare nationwide” 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. FORT WORTH —…





