Chinese Americans fight for their place in Texas as lawmakers push restrictions on foreign land ownership, social media platforms
April 4th, 2023Among the fastest-growing segments of the Texas population, Chinese Americans fear their rights are becoming collateral damage as Texas officials seek to limit investment from China and ban a popular app that many rely on to keep in touch with family. By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune April 3, 2023…
Pow! Blam! RGCon Community Hit
April 3rd, 2023The enticing smell of freshly popped corn wafted over the inaugural RGCon as more than 200 comic book fans flocked to the Sul Ross State Univ. campus in Eagle Pass on Saturday to celebrate their passion for the games, characters, and stories they enjoy. Many guests showed up in costume…
In Loving Memory of Enriqueta Chaires de Rodriguez, 07/15/1944-03/31/2023
April 2nd, 2023Our merciful Lord and Savior has called his beloved daughter, Enriqueta Chaires de Rodriguez (July 15, 1944-March 31, 2023), 78 years old, to rejoice in eternal life. “Quetita” was an ordinary woman that accomplished extraordinary achievements. She was the proud daughter of Timoteo Chaires, deceased, and Elvira Sepulveda, deceased, being…
Civil rights organizations file federal complaint against Texas’ takeover of Houston ISD
April 1st, 2023The ACLU of Texas, the Houston NAACP and other groups say the takeover is a violation of the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution. By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune March 31, 2023 “Civil rights organizations file federal complaint against Texas’ takeover of Houston ISD” was first published by…
Texas lawmakers’ attempts to ban school library books deemed inappropriate for kids spur confusion — and concerns
March 31st, 2023The authors of bills in both legislative chambers say their bills’ aim is simple: keeping sexually explicit content off school bookshelves. But opponents say the legislation is vague and broad enough to wreak havoc. By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune March 31, 2023 “Texas lawmakers’ attempts to ban school library…
Abrazo de la Amistad, 61 años de celebrar lazos de unidad entre dos fronteras
March 31st, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon Para refrendar lazos de unidad, autoridades de Eagle Pass, Texas y Piedras Negras, Coahuila, así como funcionarios del orden federal y estatal en ambas fronteras, se reunieron para celebrar el 61 Aniversario del tradicional Abrazo de la Amistad, el jueves 30 de marzo de 2023, a…
Vendor Breach Event Notice – Adelanto Healthcare Ventures (AHCV)
March 31st, 2023Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center Media Notice Laredo, Texas, March 29, 2023 – Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center (“our Organization”) is providing notice of anincident that involved our patients’ protected health information (“PHI”). Letters were mailed to potentially affectedpatients or their parents/guardians on March 29, 2023. What Happened: Adelanto HealthCare…
MHM Announces $11M Gift to American Cancer Society to Bring First Hope Lodge Community to South Texas
March 31st, 2023The facility will improve cancer patient’s access to care when traveling to San Antonio Press Release (SAN ANTONIO, TX – March 29, 2023) Today, Methodist Healthcare Ministries announced a gift of up to $11,000,000 to the American Cancer Society (ACS) to support its efforts to bring its first Hope Lodge…
Selena Quintanilla Pérez por siempre en el corazón de los latinos
March 31st, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon La cantante y compositora de música texana Selena Quintanilla Pérez nació el 16 de abril de 1971 en Lake Jackson, Texas, lamentablemente falleció siendo muy joven el 31 de marzo de 1995 a la edad de 23 años, cuando la presidenta de su club de fans…
61st Abrazo De La Amistad Ceremony Celebrated by Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras
March 31st, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The highlight of the 2023 Eagle Pass International Friendship Festival was the 61st Abrazo de la Amistad Ceremony celebrated by the City of Eagle Pass, Texas and City of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico representatives, dignitaries, and citizens on Thursday,…