Far West Texas News

Fort Hancock ISD students face significant challenges returning to school

By Bob Pepalis | Aug 28, 2020

Fort Hancock’s 400 students and their parents are having a tough time adapting to online learning in Hudspeth County, where barely more than 45% of the population had a broadband internet subscription in 2018, according to the Census Bureau.

From Laredo Times

Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.