Gutierrez has served in the Texas Senate since 2021 after previously serving over a decade in the House. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune April 19, 2023 “State Sen. Roland Gutierrez “very likely” to challenge Ted Cruz in 2024” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…

The families of Uvalde shooting victims waited hours to testify at a House committee hearing in support of House Bill 2744, which would raise the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic guns from 18 to 21. By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune April 19, 2023 “In overnight testimony, Uvalde victims’ family…

Supporters say the proposals would increase efficiency and expertise, but opponents argue the attempts are political and probably unconstitutional. By Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune April 19, 2023 “Bills to create new Texas courts would likely reverse Democratic gains, restore GOP dominance” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a…

The House Select Committee on Community Safety is scheduled to hear testimony on bills that would change how people buy firearms and how authorities report those purchases. One of these bills would raise the minimum age to 21 years old to purchase certain semi-automatic rifles. By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas…

Por: Selene M. Calderon El Consulado de México en Eagle Pass, Texas, tendrá jornada sabatina este 15 de abril de 2023, de 9 de la mañana a 2 de la tarde. El Cónsul Adscrito Juan José Martínez De la Rosa, anunció que será una jornada especial para trámites de pasaportes,…

Por: Selene M. Calderon El Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Eagle Pass, Texas, reconoció esta semana a los Operadores de Telecomunicaciones del Departamento de Policía y a los Oficiales de Control de Animales, por su notable desempeño. En una ceremonia celebrada en la sala de conferencias de la sede de…

Mifepristone will remain on the market, but approved only for use up to seven weeks of pregnancy, versus 10 weeks, and it cannot be prescribed by telehealth or mailed, which were already illegal in Texas. By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2023 “Abortion drug remains approved, with restrictions,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 Fans of Tejano Music Queen, Selena Quintanilla Perez, annually celebrate during April the iconic late recording artist in honor of her birthday, April 16. Eagle Pass is no exception as the Eagle Pass Art and Culture Center will present…

Texas lawmakers are poised to create a new multibillion-dollar endowment to boost emerging research universities in national rankings. But faculty members say banning diversity offices and tenure would stymie those efforts. By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune April 11, 2023 “How Republicans’ threats to tenure and diversity might undercut their…

Por: Selene M. Calderon La mañana del miércoles 5 de Marzo de 2023, se recibió un reporte de amenaza de bomba al interior del edificio de la Casa de Corte del Condado de Maverick, que provocó la movilización de  la policía de Eagle Pass, el departamento de sheriff del Condado…