Maverick County Citizen Files Mandamus Petition Against Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees on Vacant Trustee Position
September 19th, 2024By: 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…
Eagle Passan O. J. Ruiz Blazing Trails at UTSA Roadrunners Cross-Country Team
September 19th, 2024By: 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…
Coastal Bend College Slugger Derek Ruiz Selected to Play in Texas-New Mexico Baseball All-Star Game
September 19th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Former Eagle Pass High School Eagles standout baseball athlete, Derek Ruiz, was selected to represent Coastal Bend College Cougars at the 2024 Texas-New Mexico Junior College Baseball All-Star Game at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, September…
Texas lawmakers question agency’s ability to oversee $5 billion energy loan program after initial glitch
September 16th, 2024By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune Sept. 16, 2024 “Texas lawmakers question agency’s ability to oversee $5 billion energy loan program after initial glitch” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas civic group wants judge to block Ken Paxton’s investigation into voter registration efforts
September 16th, 2024By James Barragán, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2024 “Texas civic group wants judge to block Ken Paxton’s investigation into voter registration efforts” 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…
Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.
September 16th, 2024By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune Sept. 16, 2024 “Texas officials say they’ve scrubbed the voter rolls. Here’s how to check if you’re still on them.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry
September 16th, 2024By Alejandra Martinez and Jakob Maurer, The Texas Tribune Sept. 13, 2024 “Texas’ battle against deer disease threatens breeding industry” 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…
Texas leads push for faster certification of mental health professionals
September 16th, 2024By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2024 “Texas leads push for faster certification of mental health professionals” 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 up…
Federal border agency report on Uvalde massacre recommends policy changes
September 16th, 2024By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2024 “Federal border agency report on Uvalde massacre recommends policy changes” 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…
Border Vigil Cofounder Mike Garcia Receives Esteemed Ohtli Award
September 16th, 2024(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, TEXAS – The Border Vigil of Eagle Pass proudly announces that Mike Garcia has been awarded the prestigious Ohtli Award (Reconocimiento Ohtli) by the Institute of Mexicans Living Abroad (IME), a division of the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ohtli Award honors individuals who have…