Eagle Pass BEDC to host U.S. GSA Procurement Workshop on Oct. 30th
October 25th, 2018(Eagle Pass, TX – October 16, 2018) The Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development (BEDC) will hold its second U.S. General Service Administration (GSA) Workshop on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the International Center for Trade (East Room). The GSA Procurement Workshop is free…
Federal agencies were unprepared to deal with family separations, government report says
October 25th, 2018By Teo Armus, The Texas Tribune Oct. 24, 2018 “Federal agencies were unprepared to deal with family separations, government report 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 statewide issues….
Texas doctors seek more opioid addiction treatment options under Medicaid
October 25th, 2018By Marissa Evans, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2018 “Texas doctors seek more opioid addiction treatment options under Medicaid” 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. The top…
Waller County expands early voting for Prairie View A&M students
October 25th, 2018By Matt Zdun, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2018 “Waller County expands early voting for Prairie View A&M students” 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. Two days…
Texas higher education board approves medical schools for University of Houston and UNT Health Science Center
October 25th, 2018By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2018 “Texas higher education board approves medical schools for University of Houston and UNT Health Science Center” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Trump administration to send hundreds of troops to the U.S-Mexico border, reports say
October 25th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2018 “Trump administration to send hundreds of troops to the U.S-Mexico border, reports say” 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…
Texas Democratic Party Candidate Lupe Valdez Urges Texans to Vote During Maverick County Campaign Visit
October 24th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 A cool Texas October drizzle welcomed Democratic Party Candidate for Governor Lupe Valdez to Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 during her Campaign visit at the Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center at 8:30 A.M. Lupe…
Early Voting Underway at Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center, Special Saturday Oct. 27th Early Voting Scheduled
October 24th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Early Voting for the historic November 6, 2018 State Election is underway in Maverick County until Friday, November 2nd, at the City of Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose Center, 480 S. Adams Street, in Eagle Pass, Texas during 8 A.M.-5 P.M., featuring…
Immigrants in Texas / Fuels State’s Economy
October 23rd, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) Texas has a long history of immigration, with the majority of immigrants hailing from Mexico. Immigrants now account for 17 percent of the state’s total population and support the local economy in a growing number of industries. Construction—one of the state’s largest and fastest growing industries—pulls nearly 40…
Voter Registration Around Austin Smashed Records. That May Be a Problem.
October 23rd, 2018By: Jessica Huseman, ProPublica Travis County, Texas — the home of Austin — has experienced a massive spike in voter registrations this cycle, which officials there attribute to the heightened interest in the state’s competitive Senate race. The county received around 35,000 registrations on the final day to submit them…





