Number of Uninsured Kids Drops in TX During COVID; Still 50th Nationwide
January 13th, 2023By: Roz Brown,Producer,Inside Climate News Thursday, December 8, 2022 This article was originally Published by, Public News Service It wasn’t huge, but Texas saw a decline in the number of uninsured children, falling from 12.7% in 2019 to 11.8% last year, according to research by Georgetown University. The good…
9th Annual Jesus “Chuy” Sanchez Memorial Cowboy Breakfast Kicks-Off 2023 Maverick County Jr. Livestock Show
January 13th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The 9th Annual Jesus “Chuy” Sanchez Memorial Cowboy Breakfast held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the Zan Mathies Show Barn in the Maverick County Lake Park in Eagle Pass, Texas officially kicked-off the 2023 Maverick County Junior Livestock…
2023 Maverick County Jr. Livestock Show Opens January 17-21 in Eagle Pass, Texas
January 13th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The highly anticipated 2023 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show and Sale opens on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 and runs through Saturday, January 21, 2023 with the grand finale Sale of the show animals, dedication ceremony, and presentation of the…
2023 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show BBQ Cook-Off Winners Announced
January 13th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 After all the smoke cleared and the barbecuing was done, the judges of the 2023 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show (MCJLS) BBQ Cook-Off, held on January 6-7, 2023 in Eagle Pass, Texas, have selected the winners in several categories,…
MÉXICO, ESTADOS UNIDOS Y CANADÁ CREARÁN COMITÉ PARA LA SUSTITUCIÓN DE IMPORTACIONES EN AMÉRICA DEL NORTE.
January 11th, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal Inc., Copyright 2023 Los presidentes Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Joe Biden y Justin Trudeau acordaron crear un comité para sustituir importaciones con el fin de que América del Norte sea más autosuficiente. Dicho acuerdo fue anunciado por el presidente de México Andrés…
As the share of white Texans continues to shrink, the Legislature remains mostly white and male
January 11th, 2023In the 2023 legislative session that convened Tuesday, 70% of lawmakers are men. More than half of the Senate and House members are white, and nearly half are white men. By Alexa Ura and Carla Astudillo, The Texas Tribune Jan. 11, 2023 “As the share of white Texans continues to…
In lawsuit, student claims six Texas medical schools are illegally considering race and sex in admissions
January 11th, 2023The plaintiff is represented by a group created by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller and former Texas Solicitor General Jonathan Mitchell, the architect of the state’s six-week abortion ban. By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Jan. 10, 2023 “In lawsuit, student claims six Texas medical schools are illegally considering race…
Uvalde DA gets initial state police report on school shooting but doesn’t expect full investigation for months
January 11th, 2023The preliminary report has not been made public by either the district attorney’s office or the state. The Texas Rangers are conducting a criminal investigation into the shooting at Robb Elementary. By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Jan. 10, 2023 “Uvalde DA gets initial state police report on school shooting…
After a Decade, Federal Officials Tighten Guidelines on Air Pollution
January 10th, 2023Following years of appeals from environmental activists, the EPA has proposed new standards for harmful particles known as PM 2.5. Some advocates say the changes don’t go far enough. By Victoria St. Martin January 10, 2023 “This article was originally published by, Inside Climate News“ As a child, Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir…
Gutierrez on First Day of Texas’ 88th Session
January 10th, 2023On Day One of the Legislative Session: Uvalde-area Senator says it’s time Gov. Abbott addresses gun safety, healthcare, grid issues, and rural neglect. AUSTIN, TEXAS – On Tuesday, the first day of Texas’ Legislative Session, Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez announced a list of legislative priorities that Governor Greg Abbott must…