Over 1,800 Central American Migrants Arrive in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico at United States-Mexico Border
By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 A large caravan of over 1,800 Central American migrants arrived in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico at the United States-Mexico border on Monday, February 4, 2019, aboard 49 charter buses at…
Eagle Pass Man Arrested and Charged With Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon
Friday, February 15, 2019, 7:54 PM: Eagle Pass Police Officers responded to a residence located within the 500 block of Commercial Street in regards to a stabbing incident. Officers encountered a male subject who had been stabbed in the abdomen…
Over 1,800 Central American Migrants Arrive in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico at United States-Mexico Border
February 5th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 A large caravan of over 1,800 Central American migrants arrived in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico at the United States-Mexico border on Monday, February 4, 2019, aboard 49 charter buses at…
Karla Huerta Named EPISD Teacher of the Month for February 2019
February 20th, 2019Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and…
Court of Appeals to Hear Oral Arguments on Dos Republicas Coal Partnership’s Appeal of Water Discharge Permit Denial
February 20th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The Texas Third Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas announced that it will hear the oral arguments on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 1:30 P.M. of Dos Republicas Coal Partnership…
Two Eagle Pass Eagles Named to 2018 All-State Class 6A Football Team
February 20th, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Eagle Pass High School Eagles Head Football Coach Tom Gonzalez announced that two of his players, David Kypuros and Moises Rocha, were named to the elite 2018 Class 6…
As Piedras Negras facility prepares to close, fate of hundreds of migrants remains unclear
February 19th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2019 “As Piedras Negras facility prepares to close, fate of hundreds of migrants remains unclear” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
Adult migrant from Mexico dies in Border Patrol custody
February 19th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2019 “Adult migrant from Mexico dies in Border Patrol custody” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Texas community colleges warn they may consider tuition hikes in the face of property tax reform
February 19th, 2019By Shannon Najmabadi, The Texas Tribune Feb. 19, 2019 “Texas community colleges warn they may consider tuition hikes in the face of property tax reform” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans…
After state leaders’ unified rollout, 2.5 percent rollback rate on property tax bill looks unlikely to stick
February 19th, 2019By Cassandra Pollock and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 19, 2019 “After state leaders’ unified rollout, 2.5 percent rollback rate on property tax bill looks unlikely to stick” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media…
Former Educator and Community Leader Roberto “Beto” M. Olivares Passes Away at Age 72
February 19th, 2019By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Many Eagle Passans were saddened with the news that former local educator and community leader Roberto “Beto” M. Olivares passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at his…
New Congress Presses Interior on Cancellation of Strip-Mine Health Study
February 18th, 2019By: Dan Heyman, Public News Service – WV CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The new Democratic leadership in Congress is investigating why the Department of the Interior stopped a major study of the health impacts of mountaintop removal and other surface mines….
Calls to Boost Protection for Older Texans
February 18th, 2019By: Mary Kuhlman, Public News Service – TX AUSTIN, Texas — The number of Texans age 65 and over is expected to double by 2030, and advocacy groups say increased investments by the state would help ensure they are protected…
