A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped

November 27, 2024

By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune, and Shomial Ahmad, Fort Worth Report “A tuition freeze without more state aid could leave Texas universities strapped” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans —…

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Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate border region, Texas economists warn

November 27, 2024

Photo above: President-elect Donald Trump warned that he’d impose tariffs on goods from Canada, China and Mexico until drugs and undocumented migrants stop crossing the border. Credit: Carlos Barria/REUTERS By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune “Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico could devastate…

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“Somebody needs to get fired”: Vicente Gonzalez blasts Dem strategy on abortion, trans issues

November 27, 2024

Photo above: U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-McAllen, in his office the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21, 2024. Gonzalez defeated former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores to secure the seat for Texas’ 34th District. Credit: Shuran Huang for The…

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Shrinking Schools

November 26, 2024

Dr. M. Ray Perryman It’s a fact of US demographic life that school enrollments are likely to trend downward. The population is aging, birth rates are dropping, and consequently there are fewer school-aged children. The National Center for Education Statistics…

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Hidalgo County Judge Responds To Texas Ag Commissioner’s Order to Redirect Rio Grande Water

October 18, 2024

Staff Report Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an executive order allowing farmers and ranchers in the Rio Grande Valley to draw excess water from the Rio Grande for irrigation. The move comes after heavy rainfall in Mexico caused…

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At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports

October 18, 2024

Photo above: Former U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores speaks during a debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez. During the debate, Flores attacked Gonzalez for his stance on immigration and the border. Credit: Courtesy: CBS4 NBC23/NewsNation By Berenice Garcia, The Texas TribuneOct. 18, 2024…

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The Working Poor

October 7, 2024

Dr. M. Ray Perryman In 2022, 37.9 million people (11.5% the US population), lived below the official poverty level according to the US Census Bureau. For context, in 2022, the weighted average poverty threshold for a family of four was…

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Governor Appoints Edinburg Business Owner Lozano to Lead Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority

October 6, 2024

Staff Report AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert L. Lozano as the presiding officer of the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (HCRMA), with his term running until February 1, 2026. The HCRMA is tasked with developing and overseeing…

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Mexican Immigrants Lead Entrepreneurial Growth in Edinburg Metro Area

October 4, 2024

Staff Report A new study by the American Immigration Council highlights the significant contributions of immigrants, particularly those of Mexican origin, to the Edinburg-McAllen-Mission metro area’s economy. Mexican immigrants account for 61.3% of local business owners, far surpassing their 26.8%…

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DPS Offers Saturday Driver License Appointments in October

October 3, 2024

Staff Report AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering Saturday appointments at select driver license offices throughout the state during October. The additional weekend hours are intended to help accommodate customers needing driver license or identification…

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