By 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…

By 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…

*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…

By: 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…

Craig 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…

By 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…

By: 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…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Small businesses are the heart and soul of a thriving community. Fifteen years ago, Mario and Ruth Diaz took a giant leap of faith by opening a new durable medical equipment (DME) business in Eagle Pass, Texas designed to…

*PRESS RELEASE* The Rio Grande College of Business (RGCOB) at Sul Ross State University announced its membership in the preeminent and global Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This marks a significant step as RGCOB embarks on its journey to achieve ACBSP accreditation, a distinction earned by only…

By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Dec. 6, 2024 “A 2006 study found undocumented immigrants contribute more than they cost Texas. The state hasn’t updated it since.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…