Mexican truck drivers in the border city of Ciudad Juarez have begun studying English in efforts to comply with an executive ...

The Texas/Mexico border sits at the epicenter of our nation’s ongoing fights over immigration. To avoid overlooking the hugely significant news emanating from the region, we’ll periodically ...

Mexican truck drivers in the border city of Ciudad Juarez have begun studying English in efforts to comply with an executive ...

It's a trucking town, through and through, with more than 800 motor carriers domiciled in Webb County, Texas, alone. But this American trucking behemoth also sits on the border with Mexico.

For years, U.S. regulations have required commercial drivers to demonstrate basic English skills, including the ability to read signs, respond to verbal instructions, and complete documentation.

I also remember my English professor, Jorge Villalobos, who helped me improve my formal and creative writing skills in his classes and who was a great supporter during my community college years.