Defense Inspector General to Investigate Military’s Toxic Open Burning
August 14th, 2018By: Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica The Department of Defense’s internal watchdog is launching an investigation into the military’s heavily polluting practice of open burning and detonating hazardous explosive materials on its properties, as well as its frequent reliance on federal contractors to carry out that work. The inquiry, announced Aug. 10…
Abbott sets runoff to replace state Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18
August 14th, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Aug. 13, 2018 “Abbott sets runoff to replace state Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18” 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….
Farmers: Refinery Waiver from Renewable Fuel Standard Hurting Demand
August 14th, 2018By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – ND BISMARCK, N.D. – Many farmers in North Dakota and nationwide say the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is undercutting the Renewable Fuel Standard by granting too many exemptions for small oil refineries – hurting farmers in the process. The National Farmers Union says…
City of Eagle Pass BEDC Business Forum to be held August 22nd
August 13th, 2018(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC) will hold a Business Forum on August 22, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the International Center for Trade (ICT). The Business Forum will bring awareness about State and Federal procurement opportunities available for small…
Eagle Pass BEDC Nonprofit Partnership Meeting to be held August 22nd
August 13th, 2018(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC) will launch its new BEDC Nonprofit Partnership on August 22, 2018, at 10 a.m., at the International Center for Trade (ICT) West Room. The meeting is open to all nonprofit Board Presidents and Executive Directors. The Eagle…
Immigrant Advocates Say Southwest Detention Camps Pose Toxic Threats
August 13th, 2018By: Roz Brown, Public News Service – NM LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Groups advocating for the rights of children and families detained at the southern border are using the Freedom of Information Act to find out exactly where the Trump administration plans to build migrant detention centers on two military…
“Harvey’s not over”: School’s about to start — but the trauma from Hurricane Harvey lingers
August 13th, 2018By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Aug. 13, 2018 ““Harvey’s not over”: School’s about to start — but the trauma from Hurricane Harvey lingers” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Report Examines Failures to Protect Vulnerable Texans During Harvey
August 13th, 2018By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – After Hurricane Harvey in 2017, a viral photo of residents sitting in waist deep water at a Texas assisted living facility made headlines. However, a new report shows that was just a glimpse of the failures to protect some…
Beto O’Rourke says he’ll start airing TV ads with money raised off Ted Cruz’s attack ads
August 13th, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Aug. 13, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke says he’ll start airing TV ads with money raised off Ted Cruz’s attack ads” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
What Happens When a Pipeline Runs Afoul of Government Rules? Authorities Change the Rules.
August 11th, 2018By: Kate Mishkin and Ken Ward Jr., The Charleston Gazette-Mail, and Beena Raghavendran, ProPublica A week ago, the federal government halted work on a massive pipeline project that runs from Northern West Virginia through Southern Virginia. The government said it had no choice but to order work on the multibillion-dollar…





