By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The future of Operation Lone Star could bring changes to Eagle Pass and Maverick County, where large numbers of illegal border crossings prompted a major concentration of Texas National Guard soldiers, state troopers and border barriers. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Women will hold nearly one in three elected public offices across several major governing bodies serving Maverick County following the election results of the November 3, 2026 election. A review of 47 local and district positions identified 14 seats…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Public health advocate, SAFE EP founder and Eagle Pass City Councilman, Elias Reyes-Diaz joined local officials and community advocates last week for a forum introducing efforts to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to Eagle Pass. The event was held…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass Police Department and Eagle Pass Fire Department held their first Family Day, bringing employees and their families together for food, recreation and time away from their daily duties. Resource Program Administrator Rebecca Montoya coordinated the event…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa’s push to end Texas’ school voucher program could bring changes affecting Eagle Pass Independent School District as lawmakers prepare to consider education funding during the 2027 legislative session. Hinojosa campaigned on strengthening public schools and opposing…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Eagle Pass VFW Post 8562, American Legion Post 211 and the Maverick County Commissioners Court will hold their annual Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Maverick County Veterans Memorial Amphitheater at Maverick County…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County could see movement on a proposed solar farm at the former Dos Republicas Coal Partnership coal mine area, according to sources familiar with local governmental matters. The sources indicated that the project may be entering preliminary development…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Hospital District’s Mobile Wellness Unit provided free flu shots and health screenings through last week at Maverick County Lake, giving residents an opportunity to receive preventive care close to home. Maverick County Hospital District Chief Executive…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Hundreds of local residents attended a Veterans Day parade and ceremony Saturday, November 7, 2026 as the City of Eagle Pass joined local veterans organizations in honoring the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces….

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. An estimated 8,900 adults in Maverick County have diagnosed diabetes, underscoring a significant public health challenge as November marks American Diabetes Month. An April 2026 report from the Texas Department of State Health Services placed Maverick County’s adult diabetes…