Hundreds Attend Maverick County Veterans Day Ceremony and Wall of Hometown Heroes Dedication

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Is

Hundreds of local residents attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony and unveiling of the Maverick County Wall of Hometown Heroes on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, honoring the local men and women who served in the United States military.

The ceremony began at 11 a.m. at the Maverick County Veterans Memorial Amphitheater at Maverick County Lake in Eagle Pass. VFW Post 8562 and American Legion Post 211 joined the Maverick County Commissioners Court in bringing the community together to recognize local veterans and their service to the nation.

Eagle Pass City Councilwoman Jessica Rey Ramon, a United States Army veteran, served as the keynote speaker. Ramon shared her enlistment and basic training experiences with the large audience, offering a personal perspective on her military service.

Eagle Pass recording artist, Jessica Cavazos, performed and sang the National Anthemn and Amazing Grace to the delight and cheers of the audience.

The Eagle Pass High School Mighty Eagle Band and Color Guard entertained the large audience with a medley of U. S. Armed Forces music and spirited patriotic music.

Maverick County Veterans Office Director Mike Castillo served as Master of Ceremony at the event.

The ceremony was followed by a ribbon cutting for the Wall of Hometown Heroes, which featured more than 1,000 names of local men and women who served in the armed forces.

Residents enjoyed the beautiful fountain and memorial display, which provided a lasting tribute to the community’s military veterans. The names offered a reminder of the many Maverick County families whose loved ones answered the call to serve.

The wall gave residents an opportunity to recognize the service of relatives, friends and neighbors while reflecting on the sacrifices made by military personnel and their families.

The event honored veterans from the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force. Its America 250 theme also connected the local observance with the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The strong turnout demonstrated the community’s appreciation for its veterans and support for preserving their legacy. The ceremony and dedication brought that recognition to a permanent place at Maverick County Lake, where their names and contributions could be remembered for generations.