By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 7, 2018 “ACLU sues Trump administration over decision to exclude most asylum-seekers fleeing domestic abuse, gang violence” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2018 “Texas is suing — again — to end Obamacare. This time it has some advantages.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

HOUSTON – The future of 800,000 so-called “Dreamers” nationwide – more than half of them in California – is at stake as the DACA program is challenged in a federal court hearing today in Houston. Texas and six other states are asking for a preliminary injunction to stop the Deferred…

By David Yaffe-Bellany, The Texas Tribune Aug. 8, 2018 “Illegal border crossings drop for second month in a row” 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 number…

By Will Evans, Lance Williams and Matt Smith, Reveal Aug. 8, 2018 “Feds sent immigrant kids to dangerous Texas youth facility, despite serious warning signs” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer Paul Del Rincon of Tucson, Arizona was named the new Port Director at Eagle Pass, Texas and commenced his new duties on Monday, August 6, 2018, to cheers and applause from both…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas is hosting the 2018 Babe Ruth Baseball 14 Year Old World Series during August 9-16, 2018 at Moncada Baseball Park in Eagle Pass, announced Morris Libson, President of Eagle Pass Babe Ruth Baseball….

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The Maverick County Sheriff’s Department reported that a single automobile rollover accident on FM 2644 near El Indio, Texas on Saturday, August 4, 2018, claimed the life of a 74 year old man from Carrizo Springs, Texas while seriously injuring…

By: Ali Winston, special to ProPublica On Aug. 2, 2017, Charlottesville Mayor Michael Signer convened a closed meeting of the City Council. The Unite the Right rally was days off, and Signer was concerned about how to manage the potential for trouble. The Virginia State Police were there. So, too,…

By: Eric Galatas, Public News Service – TX HOUSTON – Texas “Dreamers,” young people brought into the U.S. when they were small children, are bracing for the next legal hurdle facing the Deferred Act for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. On Wednesday, a federal court in Houston will hear arguments…