Two Eagle Pass Trucking Company Employees Arrested for Alleged Wire Fraud
June 6th, 2023DEL RIO, Texas – Two Eagle Pass women were arrested Friday, May 26, on a four-count indictment related to their alleged scheme to defraud and embezzle money from their employer, a Texas-based trucking company headquartered in Eagle Pass. According to court documents, Dina Maldonado Morales, 42, and Laura Ballesteros Haby,…
México también lanzará una aplicación para solicitudes de asilo
June 5th, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon. Prevalece la incertidumbre entre migrantes provenientes de diferentes países, tras el fin de la implementación del Título 42 el pasado 11 de mayo de 2023; no tienen claro sobre los criterios de las autoridades estadounidense para determinar quiénes sí pueden quedarse a pedir asilo y quiénes…
No teacher raises. A failed school voucher push. Armed guards. Here’s what changed for public education this legislative session.
June 2nd, 2023Lawmakers sacrificed school funding to block school vouchers, but the issue could be debated again in a special session. Districts will get new funds for school safety, though Uvalde families were ultimately left disappointed with inaction on gun restrictions. By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune June 2, 2023 “No teacher…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection investigation finds multiple failings in the death of 8-year-old girl in federal custody
June 2nd, 2023After discovering that contracted medical staff ignored the mother’s pleas to take the girl to the hospital as her condition declined, the federal agency said it is taking action to ensure an in-custody death “never happens again.” By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune June 1, 2023 “U.S. Customs and Border…
Eagle Pass Eagles Fall to Austin Westlake Chaps in Regional Baseball Semifinals Championship, Enjoying an Outstanding Season
June 2nd, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles Baseball Team fell to the Austin Westlake High School Chaparrals in the 2023 University Interscholastic League Region IV-6A Regional Baseball Semifinals Championship Game 2 of their best of three series on Friday, May…
Third Annual State of the Port of Eagle Pass Trade Summit to Be Held June 22, 2023
June 2nd, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Third Annual State of the Port of Eagle Pass Trade Summit will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City of Eagle Pass International Center for Trade, 3295 Bob Rogers…
In Loving Memory of Deania Moses, 1952-2023
June 1st, 2023Deania Moses, age 70, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born on September 5, 1952, in Eagle Pass, Texas to the late Amelia and Abdalla Moses. Deania’ s commitment was to her family and all the students she spent 37 years teaching. Everyone…
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.8 Billion in May
June 1st, 2023(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.84 billion in May, 4.1 percent more than in May 2022. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. “The rate of sales tax revenue growth…
Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues
June 1st, 2023Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions. By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2023 “Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property…
Harris County elections face state intervention under new Texas voting laws
June 1st, 2023The bill’s sponsor says greater oversight is needed for Texas’ largest county as county officials have vowed to fight the legislation in court. By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune June 1, 20236 hours ago Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up…
