By: Andrea Sears/Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – NY NEW YORK – City officials and environmentalists say the EPA’s plan to freeze the fuel-efficiency standard is bad for public health, the environment and consumers. After months of wrangling, the EPA on Thursday released its plan to freeze the fuel-efficiency standards…

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.74 billion in July, 6.9 percent more than in July 2017. “Sales tax receipts from almost all major economic sectors were up compared with last year,” Hegar said. “The most notable increases were from oil and gas…

By Jolie McCullough and Chris Essig, The Texas Tribune Aug. 2, 2018 “The Trump administration is making plans to detain more immigrants in Texas. Here’s where they would be held.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…

By: Andrea Sears, Public News Service – NY NEW YORK — A new health insurance rule is being called another blow to people with pre-existing conditions. On Wednesday, the Trump administration released a new rule that allows insurance companies to expand the sale of short-term insurance plans that don’t cover…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Aug. 2, 2018 “A tale of revenge and immigration leaves a mother of American kids locked up in Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – ID BOISE, Idaho – It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and one health professional is letting moms know the Affordable Care Act can provide them with resources. Idaho ranks second in the nation for breastfeeding, and Shari Criso, a nurse midwife and International Board Certified…

Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 12:55 AM: An Eagle Pass Police Officer on patrol observed a male subject walking in the area of Trinity Street. The officer had knowledge of an active warrant for the male subject and proceeded to stop him and conduct an inquiry on his personal data. A…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber announced that 29 undocumented immigrants were arrested at a stash house located on Juan Circle in Las Quintas Fronterizas Subdivision in Eagle Pass, Texas on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, after receiving an anonymous telephone call…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Eagle Pass Babe Ruth Baseball President Morris Libson, Jr. announced that the 10 Regional Champion Teams that have qualified to play in the upcoming 2018 Babe Ruth Baseball 14 Year Old World Series during August 9-16, 2018 in Eagle…

By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2018 “Following lawsuits, Texas company’s plans to upload blueprints for 3D-printed guns are on hold” 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…