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…
4-H Shooting Sports and its Importance
January 10th, 2023By: Sadie Smith In 4-H there have been many programs that encourage kids and others to participate in hands-on events that teach them lifelong skills. One of these programs that Tom Davidson founded in 1980 was the Shooting Sports Program. The Shooting Sports Program first started in the state of…
Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws
January 10th, 2023Here’s a rundown of how a bill becomes a law, how the Texas Legislature works and the power players who keep things moving under the Pink Dome. By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune Jan. 10, 2023 “Texas Legislature 101: Understanding the state government and how it passes laws” was first…
Texas lawmakers will have $188.2 billion available for the next budget after record-breaking revenue growth
January 9th, 2023It’s far more money than legislators have ever had at their disposal, with an increase in available funds that dwarfs any previous jumps between cycles. It’s also more money than lawmakers can constitutionally spend. By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Jan. 9, 2023 “Texas lawmakers will have $188.2 billion…
Texas House Democrats enter session with bipartisan hopes — and a new leader who’s prepared to fight
January 7th, 2023There are 64 Democrats in the 150-member House, one fewer than before the election. There is also one fewer Democrat in the Senate. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 6, 2023 “Texas House Democrats enter session with bipartisan hopes — and a new leader who’s prepared to fight” was…
DÍA DE REYES MAGOS CELEBRACIÓN DEL 6 DE ENERO.
January 6th, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon Tras la Navidad y festejo de Año Nuevo, cada 6 de Enero se celebra en México y otros países del mundo el Día de los Reyes Magos o Santos Reyes, que de acuerdo con la iglesia católica se recuerda el pasaje bíblico en el que los…
How Texans helped plot, foment and carry out the Jan. 6 insurrection
January 6th, 2023From those who planted the seeds of Trump’s strategy to try to challenge the election, to others who sowed doubt and anger by spreading baseless election-fraud conspiracy theories, Texans played major roles in the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol two years ago. By Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune Jan….
Maverick County Officials Take Oath of Office at Ceremony Held on January 1, 2023
January 6th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2023, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County rang in the 2023 New Year with the official Oath of Office and Investiture Ceremony of 14 public officials elected at the November 8, 2022 General Election on a beautiful South Texas sunny and warm afternoon on…
Ahead of El Paso visit, Biden says U.S. will allow 30,000 migrants from four countries to enter monthly
January 5th, 2023Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela will be allowed entry and given work permits. The administration will also expand the use of Title 42 to expel more migrants to Mexico. By Uriel J. García and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune Jan. 5, 2023 “Ahead of El Paso visit, Biden…
Controversy and Heated Discussions in First Meeting of the “New Maverick County,” Repeal Name of Ramon Saucedo, Jr. Maverick County Courthouse
January 5th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2023 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The first official public meeting of the new Maverick County Commissioners Court under County Judge Ramsey English Cantu held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 5 pm started off with controversy and heated discussions regarding certain agenda items, but…
