(Austin, TX) – The Texas National Guard has repeatedly fired pepper spray projectiles at arriving migrants, Human Rights Watch said today. The Texas legislature should deny additional funds for the Texas Military Department, which oversees the Texas National Guard, until this practice ends. In several incidents, including one newly documented…

Eagle Pass, TX (Press Release) Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr. and the City Council are proud to announce that on September 17, 2024, a balanced budget for FY 2024-25 has been approved. The approved budget includes a reduction in ad valorem taxes. The City of Eagle Pass annual operating…

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune Sept. 23, 2024 “Latest effort to block school ratings cracks Texas districts’ once-united front” 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 issues. Sign…

By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News Sept. 20, 2024 “Study finds levels of a dangerous gas “off the scales” in Central Texas oilfield” 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…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Former Eagle Pass High School Eagles (Class of 2023) standout ace right-hand pitcher, Donovan Becerra, a sophomore with the New Mexico Junior College Thunderbirds, was the starting pitcher for the New Mexico Baseball All-Stars Team in the prestigious 2024…

Between 2022 and 2023, the Hispanic population accounted for just under 71% of the overall growth of the United States population. — Read on www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/population-estimates-characteristics.html

By: Victoria Martinez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Copyright 2024 On September 19, 2024, Southwest Texas College celebrated its fall 2024 graduation of the medical assistant and phlebotomy tech programs at the International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass, Texas. “Today we are here to celebrate and honor the effort and…

By: Victoria Martinez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15 to acknowledge the cultural contributions, diverse identities, and historical achievements of Hispanic Americans in the United States and who inspire others to continue the pursuit of equality and representation….

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Maverick County citizen, Enriqueta Diaz, filed an Emergency Petition for Writ of Mandamus against the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees Jorge Barrera, Hilda P. Martinez, Hector Alvarez, Glenna Purcell, Christopher Hiller, Victor Perry, Jr., Superintendent Samuel…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Former Eagle Pass High School Eagles standout Cross-Country runner, O. J. Ruiz, is blazing trails on the college circuit while competing for the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners Cross-Country Team, earning eighth place at the recently held…