ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Drilling on public lands contributes nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., and the latest federal report says Wyoming and New Mexico contribute the most. Released on the same day as the National Climate Assessment, the U.S. Geological Survey report says methane emissions…

By Matt Zdun, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2018 ““Heaven was ready for him.” Texans say goodbye to George H.W. Bush” 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….

(Press Release) In Del Rio, Texas, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, U.S. District Judge Alia Moses sentenced 41–year–old Ana Dellanira Rodarte to 17 years in federal prison for attempting to smuggle over 1.3 kilograms of heroin and 7.5 kilograms of methamphetamine into the country, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Dec. 5, 2018 “Analysis: You can debunk this Confederate plaque in minutes. What’s taking Texas so long?” 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…

EL PASO, Texas – As Congress pushes back a funding deadline to avoid a government shutdown, conservation groups are urging representatives to reject any spending bill that includes funding for a border wall. Sergio Avila, a wildlife biologist with The Sierra Club, said he believes the $22 billion project would…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 4, 2018 “Why did the Texas AG get into — and then out of — a controversial lawsuit in his home county?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

SEATTLE – ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping – and also holiday scams. Swindlers are out in full force during the holidays, capitalizing on these busy times. Leeta Scott, director of the AARP Fraud Fighter Call Center in Washington state, said distracted consumers can fall prey to scammers more easily,…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council tabled (postponed) the evaluation of candidates for the vacant City Manager position at their regular meeting held on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, delaying the eventual hiring of a new City Manager.  The…

Dos Republicas Coal Partnership (DRCP) has applied for approval to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RCT) for the renewal and revision of its Eagle Pass Mine, Permit 42B, issued on May 8, 2013 for an additional five year term of its Eagle Pass Mine located approximately five miles north and…

By: Michael Ortiz From time to time, it has been proposed that Rio Grande College should be put on a track to becoming an institution independent of the main Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine. I myself suggested as much in my October 1 column, “Rio Grande College: Past,…