Maverick County Voters Ready to Cast Ballots in Tuesday, November 5, 2024 General Election, 16 County Poll Sites Designated
October 31st, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 With over 35,000 registered voters, Maverick Countians have been participating in the Early Voting period of the November 5, 2024 General Election through October 21-November 1, 2024, casting over 8,000 ballots as of Wednesday, October 30th with two days…
Texas is slashing $607 million in Medicaid funding from program for students with disabilities
October 30th, 2024By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune Oct. 28, 2024 “Texas is slashing $607 million in Medicaid funding from program for students with disabilities” 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…
If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide
October 25th, 2024By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Oct. 24, 2024 “If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide” 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…
Former Eagle Pass detective sentenced to 10 years in prison for running migrant stash houses
October 25th, 2024By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune Oct. 24, 2024 “Former Eagle Pass detective sentenced to 10 years in prison for running migrant stash houses” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.
October 25th, 2024By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2024 “Mexico is offering water to South Texas. But there’s a catch farmers aren’t happy about.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Domestic Violence is a Public Health Concern
October 24th, 2024By: Victoria Martinez, Copyright 2024 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is recognized annually in October to raise awareness, provide support to survivors, and promote efforts for prevention. Domestic violence should be viewed as a public health concern due to its impact on the physical,…
In Loving Memory of Manuel Escontrias
October 24th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Distinguished native Eagle Passan Manuel Escontrias, a graduate of Eagle Pass High School Class of 1964, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2024 at the age of 79 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas with his family at his…
Early Voting Underway at Multi-Purpose Center, Open This Weekend and Until November 1st, Go Vote!
October 24th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Over 35,000 Maverick County registered voters are eligible to cast their ballots in the November 5, 2024 General Election with the Early Voting Period now underway from October 21 through November 1, 2024 at the City of Eagle Pass…
Former Eagle Pass Police Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Operating Human Smuggling Stash Houses
October 23rd, 2024(Press Release) DEL RIO, Texas – An Eagle Pass woman, who had served as a police detective, was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 120 months in prison for her role in a conspiracy to harbor undocumented noncitizens for a human smuggling organization (HSO). According to court…
Early Voting Starts Monday, October 21st through Friday, November 1st, Go Vote!
October 17th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Over 35,000 registered voters in Maverick County, Texas will have the opportunity to cast their ballots in the November 5, 2024 Presidential and State Election starting on Monday, October 21st through Friday, November 1st at the Eagle Pass Multi-Purpose…