By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – OR PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland has become a hot spot for far-right rallies that often turn violent. Could more be done if the groups holding these rallies were considered gangs? Two criminologists believe so, and they say groups like the Proud Boys and…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 17, 2018 “State appeals court temporarily blocks Austin’s paid sick leave ordinance” 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. Amid a…

By Cassandra Pollock and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 16, 2018 “Federal appeals court upholds Texas campus carry law” 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. *This…

By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Aug. 16, 2018 “In solidarity with ex-CIA director, William McRaven asks Trump to revoke his security clearance” 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 Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 17, 2018 “After “disturbance” at immigrant detention center, 16 migrant fathers taken away overnight” 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) Sunday, August 19, 2018, 12:21 AM: Eagle Pass Police Officers responded to the Walmart Super Store in reference to theft over $100.00. Officers were advised of a male subject who exited the store without making any attempt to pay for two 32″ televisions valued at $138.00 each. The…

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…