Eagle Pass and Maverick County Affected By Coronavirus Pandemic Preventive Measures
By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020
Both the City of Eagle Pass and the County of Maverick, Texas have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) as the local governmental entities and community organizations have implemented preventive measures to avoid a community spread of the fatal pandemic illness.
The City of Eagle Pass has temporarily suspended all public recreation and sporting events and leagues, as well as rental of city parks and properties, sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department until further notice. For more information, please call (830) 773-4343.
The City of Eagle Pass Tax Assessor Collector Office for payment of ad valorem taxes recommends taxpayers to make payments with a check or money order at the Overnight Drop Box located outside City Hall, 100 S. Monroe Street, or through the U.S. Postal Service or online (internet). In person payments are discouraged at the moment until further notice. For more information, please call (830) 773-1111.
The City’s Public Library has been temporarily closed for all patrons concerning all events and programs until further notice.
The Eagle Pass Police Department has limited in-person telephone calls and non-emergency telephone calls until further notice. All citizens calling for a Non-Emergency and wanting to file a report are asked to either personally visit the Police Department or the Police Officer will take the information over the telephone. The Police Officer will determine the nature of the case and, if needed, the report will be taken at a later date and time. Eagle Pass Police Chief Alberto Guajardo reminds all citizens that these measures are preventive due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but the Police Department’s priority is the health and safety of the community while protecting and serving it. These temporary measures are to protect the citizens as well as the first responders.
The City of Eagle Pass Municipal Court recommends that any payments of court fines and fees be made by check or money order and dropped at the Overnight Drop Back located outside City Hall, 100 S. Monroe Street, or through the U.S. Postal Service or online (internet). In person payments are not recommended at the moment until further notice. For more information, please call (830) 773-1111. Furthermore, the Eagle Pass Municipal Court has postponed the Court Session scheduled on Friday, March 20, 2020 to a future date. For more information, please call (830)421-5107. However, the Municipal Court Office will remain opened during normal business hours.
The newly opened Eagle Pass Art and Culture Center will be closed for two weeks, including events and activities and rental of the center. For more information, please contact Joe Cruz by email at jcruz@eagleasstx.us .
The Eagle Pass Independent School District has extended Spring Break by one week until Friday, March 20, 2020. The EPISD Board of Trustees will hold another meeting this week to determine whether to extend the commencement of classes or what other preventive measures to take to protect the health and safety of students, staff, and the community.
The Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce postponed the 2020 International Friendship Festival scheduled during March 20-28th to a future date to be determined, including the Abrazo De La Amistad, Parade, Noches Mexicanas, and all other events and activities. For more information, please call (830) 773-3224.
Maverick County District Clerk Leopoldo “Polo” Vielma announced that the Juror Summons Session scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2020 in the 293rd Judicial District Court with Judge Maribel Flores has been cancelled and citizens who do not appear will not be penalized. A future date will be determined and citizens will receive new notice of the new Juror Summons Session. For more information, please call (830) 773-2629.
The Maverick County Tax Assessor Collector Office for payment of ad valorem taxes will be temporarily closed for in-person payments until further notice. Taxpayers are recommended to make tax payments or vehicle renewals by check or money order through the U.S. Postal Service or by internet (online). For more information, please call (830) 773-3824.
The Maverick County Nutrition Center has enacted new policies regarding the delivery of nutrition meals for the elderly or needy individuals, including the entry of clients to the Maverick County Lake via the right gate entrance and drive towards the Nutrition Center; there will be a table at the end of of the covered walkway in front of the Nutrition Center; clients will drive up and pick up their meals from the table beginning at 12 Noon. Nutrition Center employees will remain six feet from clients at all times. Clients do not need to worry about signing in as the Director will record attendance. Clients who receive meals at home must come to the door of their homes to pick up the meal. Delivery drivers will wait for clients to pick up their meals. No food will be left at the front door without being picked up by the client.
Eagle Pass and Maverick County residents are recommended to stay at home and only travel outside for essential business such as going to the super market, doctor’s or medical appointment, or work. All residents are requested to respect a six feet distance from other persons. All persons with cough, fever, breathing difficulties or feeling sick are requested to go see their primary care physician for diagnosis.
Local physicians, Maverick County Hospital District, United Medical Centers’ Clinics, and Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center are open to attend to local residents who may feel sick or have the symptoms of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Maverick Countians are encouraged to follow all Centers for Disease Control recommendations to prevent community spread of COVID-19.
