Advocates say there aren’t enough of them in Texas long-term care facilities
December 23rd, 2024By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 23, 2024 “Advocates say there aren’t enough of them in Texas long-term care facilities” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….
City of Eagle Pass Holds Groundbreaking for Hike and Bike Trail
December 19th, 2024By: Victoria Martinez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the City of Eagle Pass heldthe groundbreaking ceremony for the new Hike and Bike Trail Project located behind the Patsy Winn Sports Complex. “This (project) is all about improving the quality of life for our…
Governor Abbott Announces “ Campaign of Deterrence” as New State Strategy against Unlawful Immigration
December 19th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced at a press conference held at the Martin and Kimberly Walls Ranch in Eagle Pass, Texas on Thursday, December 19, 2024 the State’s new strategy against unlawful immigration as being a campaign of “deterrence”…
Expanding college financial aid will help Texas meet workforce needs, new higher ed chief says
December 16th, 2024By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2024 “Expanding college financial aid will help Texas meet workforce needs, new higher ed chief says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Growing oil industry support for methane reduction rule could help it survive Trump’s return
December 16th, 2024By Alejandra Martinez, The Texas Tribune Dec. 16, 2024 “Growing oil industry support for methane reduction rule could help it survive Trump’s return” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
CBP officers seize 13 weapons, 26 magazines, 40 rounds of ammunition at Eagle Pass Port of Entry
December 16th, 2024*PRESS RELEASE* EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized a significant cache of weapons, magazines and ammunition during an outbound examination. “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict vigilance in both the inbound and outbound environment…
Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College Fall 2024 Commencement Held December 14th
December 15th, 2024By: Victoria Martinez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College held their 2024 Fall Commencement at the International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass, Texas. The ceremony began with Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Jorge de…
Uvalde newspaper publisher turned journal entries after Robb Elementary shooting into book about town’s tragedy
December 13th, 2024Craig Garnett, owner and publisher of the Uvalde Leader-News, was going about his typical day in the newsroom on May 24, 2022, when the crackling sound of the local police scanner started to mutter about activity at Robb Elementary School. The ringing sounds of multiple sirens soon followed, and by…
A South Texas lawmaker’s 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school
December 13th, 2024By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune Dec. 12, 2024 “A South Texas lawmaker’s 15-year fight for a Rio Grande Valley law school” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…
City of Eagle Pass Recognizes 2024 Employees of the Year
December 12th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 With only 20 remaining days before the end of 2024, the City of Eagle Pass, Texas recognized their 2024 Employees of the Year at a ceremony held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the City Council Chambers, honoring a…