Cesar Picazo named EPISD Teacher of the Month for November 2015
November 18th, 2015The Eagle 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 high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas. Mr….
Controversial Dos Republicas Coal Partnership’s Coal Mine Water Discharge Permit into Elm Creek and Rio Grande Administrative Hearing underway
November 18th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 Two State Office of Administrative Hearings judges are currently presiding over the controversial application of Dos Republicas Coal Partnership to renew, amend and expand its Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ 0003511000 to discharge its Eagle…
City of Eagle Pass to host “La Revolucion Mexicana en la Frontera” Pictorial Exhibit at Fort Duncan Museum on November 19th
November 18th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 In commemoration of the 105th Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, the City of Eagle Pass, Texas together with the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations, Fort Duncan Museum, and Main Street Program are hosting an important historical pictorial exhibit titled…
State Representative Poncho Nevárez Files for Re-Election
November 18th, 2015(Press Release) Austin, TX – On Monday, State Representative Poncho Nevárez (D-Eagle Pass) filed to run for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives for House District 74. “It has been an honor serving the people of House District 74.” Nevárez continued, “I look forward to continuing to build on…
Maverick County Commissioner Precinct 1 Gerardo “Jerry” Morales to seek re-election
November 18th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 Maverick County Commissioner of Precinct 1, Gerardo “Jerry” Morales, will announce his intent to seek re-election at a scheduled Campaign Announcement on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 5:30 P.M. through 8:30 P.M. at the VFW Post 8562, located at…
Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber registers for re-election
November 18th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber wasted no time in registering as a candidate for re-election on the first day of candidate registration, Saturday, November 14, 2015, amidst a large group of supporters, wife, family, and friends at a local…
Former Sheriff Tomas S. Herrera registers as a candidate for Maverick County Sheriff
November 18th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 Former Maverick County Sheriff Tomas S. Herrera registered as a candidate for Maverick County Sheriff with the Democratic Party on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at San Juan Plaza in Eagle Pass, Texas with his wife, Malena Parra Herrera, family,…
Eduardo “Lalo” Trevino registers as candidate for County Commissioner of Precinct 3
November 18th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 Eagle Pass Independent School District Deputy Superintendent for District Operations, Eduardo “Lalo” Trevino, registered as a candidate for Maverick County Commissioner of Precinct 3 with the Democratic Party on Saturday, November 14, 2015. Trevino previously served as County Commissioner…
Senator Carlos I. Uresti files for re-election
November 18th, 2015San Antonio, TX—Today Senator Carlos Uresti (D-San Antonio) filed paperwork to cement his bid for a fourth term representing District 19 in the Texas Senate. In just nine years, Uresti has risen in seniority to become the 12th ranking Senator, playing a key role on the Finance Committee, the Natural…
Dallas County Booking Records Can Be Kept Secret
November 17th, 2015by Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune Nov. 16, 2015 A ruling from the Texas Attorney General’s office has just made it more difficult to access information about the kinds of crimes undocumented immigrants have committed in Dallas County — and whether local officials turned those offenders over to federal authorities….