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,…
ODR Awarded Texas Rural Communities, Inc. Grant
March 30th, 2023Texas Rural Communities, Inc. announced that the Organization for Disaster Relief has been selected to receive a $4000 grant to support women and children residing in Maverick County who are victims of domestic violence. ODR is honored to have been selected to receive these funds and is very appreciative of…
Vívian Juárez Mondragón la primera mujer titular del Consulado de México en Eagle Pass, Texas
March 29th, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon Vívian Juárez Mondragón es la primera mujer que llega como titular del Consulado de México en Eagle Pass, Texas, cuyo mensaje de “Hagamos comunidad”, la presenta como una mujer comprometida con la misión de la representación consular para brindar la atención sobre las necesidades de la…
Fire at migrant center in Mexico near El Paso kills at least 39
March 28th, 2023Mexico’s president said the fire started in the Juárez center when migrants learned they would be deported and set fire to mattresses in protest. Twenty-nine injured migrants were sent to local hospitals. By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune March 28, 2023 “Fire at migrant center in Mexico near El…
Thousands of pounds of “forever chemicals” have been injected into Texas oil and gas wells, study finds
March 28th, 2023A new report from a public health watchdog found that more than 40,000 pounds of PFAS has been injected into more than 1,000 wells across Texas — and warned that the chemicals could pose a risk to public health By Amal Ahmed, Floodlight March 27, 2023 “Thousands of pounds of…





