New Foster Care Group Seeks More Dialogue with State
October 12th, 2018By: Dan Heyman, Public News Service – WV CHARLESTON, W. Va. – West Virginia is in a foster care crisis, as many addicted parents lose custody of their children. According to a new group for foster parents, state government needs to consult more with the families taking the kids in….
State Moves to Reduce Methane Leaks that Fuel Climate Change
October 12th, 2018By: Suzanne Potter, Public News Service – CA SAN FRANCISCO – The state’s gas utility companies are going to have to spend about $300 million over the next three years to find, fix and prevent leaks of methane gas in their distribution systems – the result of a decision made…
Older Texans Need More Protection from Financial Abuse, Group Says
October 12th, 2018By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas – Experts say almost every day, an older Texan is the victim of fraud, theft or another form of financial exploitation. And with the 65-plus population expected to double by 2030, it’s a crime that could get much worse without…
Beto O’Rourke raised more than $38 million in the third quarter — a record that’s about three times Ted Cruz’s haul
October 12th, 2018By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 12, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke raised more than $38 million in the third quarter — a record that’s about three times Ted Cruz’s haul” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
Utahns Speak Out Against Proposed Immigration Rule
October 12th, 2018By: Katherine Davis-Young, Public News Service – UT SALT LAKE CITY – Many Utahns are speaking out this week following a Trump administration proposal to broaden the factors that determine which legal immigrants can get green cards. The so-called “Public Charge” rule would allow the government to consider whether legal…
As suicide rates rise, Hispanics show relative immunity
October 12th, 2018By Charlotte Huff, Kaiser Health News Oct. 12, 2018 “As suicide rates rise, Hispanics show relative immunity” 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 young man held…
Maverick County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting to be Held October 18th
October 12th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The Maverick County Farm Bureau announced that it is having its 2018 Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 5 P.M. at the Border Cafe, located at 3025 U.S. Highway 57, in Eagle Pass, Texas, Ernest Wueste said. All…
Maverick SWCD Directors Announce Fall Fish Stocking Program
October 11th, 2018(PRESS RELEASE) Javier Mancha, Chairman of the Maverick SWCD said the District is offering a Fall FISH STOCKING PROGRAM. According to Mancha, anyone wanting to purchase fish to stock or re-stock their pond(s) can place their order now by calling 361-387-7819. The SWCD is using Hermann’s Fish Farm out of…
Comment Open on Limiting Green Cards to Immigrants Who Use Benefits
October 11th, 2018SACRAMENTO, Calif. – People can now officially weigh in on a proposal by the Trump administration to punish legal permanent residents who have used certain public benefits by making it harder for them to get a green card or visa. The proposal comes despite studies that show legal permanent residents…
As oil and gas exports surge, West Texas becomes the world’s “extraction colony”
October 11th, 2018By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune and Jamie Smith Hopkins and Rachel Leven, Center for Public Integrity Oct. 11, 2018 “As oil and gas exports surge, West Texas becomes the world’s “extraction colony”” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
