(Press Release) Austin – On May 27th, both the House and Senate passed the final version of the 2018/2019 state budget. The budget prioritizes border security, foster care and mental health services. Some of the positive highlights include a $25 million grant program for law enforcement bullet proof vests, a…

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Station arrested an escapee from the Kinney County Jail. “Having strong partnerships with local law enforcement is a priority that Del Rio Sector will continue to uphold,” stated Acting Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Matthew J. Hudak. “I am…

By: Ann Beeson, Center for Public Policy Priorities With a few notable exceptions, the 85th Texas Legislative session was one of the ugliest and least productive in recent memory. The hateful words toward immigrants and the clashes we saw on the last day of the legislative session were just the…

(Press Release) “Earlier Today on the Texas House Floor, Representative Rinaldi said, in regards to SB 4 protestors, “I called I.C.E…Fuck them.” If that is not racism, I don’t know what is. I am deeply disappointed in his comments and attitude towards Hispanics and immigrants. His phone call to ICE…

by Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2017 Democrats say a Republican lawmaker told them he called immigration officials on people protesting “sanctuary cities” legislation at the state Capitol on the last day of the regular legislative session. This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2017/05/29/video-texas-democrats-accuse-gop-rep-matt-rinaldi-threatening-immigrat/….

by Matthew Watkins, Alexa Ura and Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2017 Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout. The normally ceremonial last day of the legislative session briefly descended into chaos on Monday, as proceedings in the House were disrupted by large protests and at least…

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2017 Texas’ 85th legislative session has come to an uncertain, rancorous end after a 140-day period that saw the state extend its rightward march and tensions between the two chambers reach new heights — largely because of disagreements within the ruling Republican…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017 Native Maverick Countian Dr. Roberto R. Calderon, associate professor of history at the University of North Texas at Denton, announced the creation of iNaturalist.org/Maverick County, Texas Flora & Fauna on May 8, 2017 to document the vital flora and fauna…

By: Conrado Moran, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017 A low voter turnout in the Eagle Pass Independent School District Property Tax Rate Increase (Tax Ratification) Election approved a two and one-half cents property tax rate increase on Saturday, May 27, 2017, with 1,307 votes in favor and 956…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. , Copyright 2017 A two 18 Wheeler Tractor Trailer head-on collision on US Highway 277 North about one mile north of Quemado, Maverick County, Texas on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at approximately 6-7 am has left two persons dead. The tragic accident…