Written by Melissa Cruz, Immigration Impact A small town in Nebraska was rocked last week when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents raided multiple businesses, arresting 133 undocumented immigrant workers in an operation which has already created upheaval in the community and its local agriculture…

By: Andrea Sears, Public News Service – NH MANCHESTER, N.H. – Members of New Hampshire’s faith community are marching from Manchester to Dover to show solidarity with immigrants who are being rounded up and deported. The march began Wednesday at the Federal Building in Manchester and will conclude on Saturday…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke’s NFL comments have gone viral. Here’s how it can impact his Texas race.” 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: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Maverick County Hospital District (MCHD) Board of Trustees candidate Humberto Duran for the November 6, 2018 Election was disqualified as a registered candidate due to an administrative error on the correct calculation of the candidate filing deadline made by MCHD…

By Brandon Formby, The Texas Tribune Aug. 23, 2018 “Nearly 10 percent of Texans displaced by Harvey still haven’t gone home, survey says” 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…

By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – IN INDIANAPOLIS – Calling the Clean Power Plan “overly prescriptive and burdensome,” the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday released its plan for new rules to regulate carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants. However, the proposal itself notes the changes could be harmful to…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The Middle Rio Grande Development Council (MRGDC) 2018 Annual Board of Directors Meeting was held on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at the City of Eagle Pass International Center for Trade, announced Ronnie Rivera, Director of MRGDC Workforce Solutions. Outgoing MRGDC…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The mighty Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Volleyball Team won First Place in the Silver Division of the Floresville Jaguars Volleyball Tournament during August 17-18, 2018 at Floresville, Texas, announced Head Coach Izaneli Jimenez. The 2018 Lady Eagles…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The thundering Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Lady Mavericks Volleyball Team’s 2018 Season is now in full swing with non-district and tournament games to prepare for District competition starting on August 28, 2018.   The 2018 Winn…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council is considering closing three streets with railroad crossings as part of an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to develop a “Quiet Zone” in the downtown area of the community, having already approved…