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Eagle Pass · Eagle PassBy: Ricardo Bueno Eagle Pass, Texas.- As of the next check received by Eagle Pass Independent School District teachers, as a result of their fortnight payment, the salary increase that was approved by the board of directors will be reflected in addition to other benefits. Samuel Mijares, Superintendent, highlighted that the increase was 3.1 percent, generated by the same district, since the state did not contribute, this is done because they are…See the Story
Eagle Pass teachers to receive a 3.1% pay increase
Immigration · Eagle Pass26 migrants were discovered inside of a tanker trailer abandoned outside a Texas border town on Wednesday morning. The migrants were discovered on September 4th on the outskirts of Eagle Pass, Texas. According to Breitbart, concerned citizens called police when they heard banging and yelling coming from a parked tanker trailer. Officers arrived at the scene to find 26 migrants sealed inside of the tanker trailer, gasping for air, banging on the…See the Story
Screaming coming from abandoned tanker trailer reveals 26 migrants
Immigration · Maverick CountyMaverick County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from citizens reporting banging coming from an abandoned semi-trailer on the city's outskirts early Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, deputies found 26 migrants sealed inside the abandoned trailer, gasping for air. The migrants had been loaded into the trailer by unknown persons who had fled the scene before the arrival of law enforcement authorities. | Border / Cartel ChroniclesSee the Story
26 Migrants Found Abandoned in Semi-Tractor-Trailer near Texas Border
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Eagle Pass · Eagle PassEagle Pass, Texas, has been center stage in a border conflict between federal authorities and the state. A new art exhibition aims to reframe the city's image. (Story first aired on Morning Edition.)See the Story
Art exhibition aims to reframe Texas border city's image beyond immigration battle
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Eagle Pass · Eagle PassTexas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to expand the buoy barriers installed by the state across the Rio Grande river on the border with Mexico, despite recent data showing his efforts did not help reduce illegal migration significantly. “You can expect to see an increase of the buoys in the Rio Grande River,” Abbott said in an exclusive interview with NewsStation. He added, however, that he is still waiting “on a final decision from the court that has to…See the Story
Abbott Plans To Install More Buoys At The Border Despite Knowing They Don't Work - Reform Austin
Eagle Pass · Eagle Pass(NewsNation) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to expand buoy barriers across the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing the southern border but is waiting for a court to affirm the state's right to use them. In an exclusive interview with NewsNation, Abbott said buoys are one of the most effective ways to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas. He added the cost is “one-tenth” that of a border wall. Gov. Abbott spoke w…See the Story
Gov. Abbott planning to expand buoy border barriers in Rio Grande
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Eagle Pass · Eagle PassEAGLE PASS, TX — The State of Texas has strengthened its border security operations by establishing a new tactical command post in Shelby Park, aimed at enhancing the multi-agency effort under Operation Lone Star. Learn More Here.See the Story