Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties; will face Senate trial
May 28th, 2023The House voted 121-23 to suspend the attorney general and refer him to the Senate for trial on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction. It was the first such impeachment since 1975. By Zach Despart and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune May 27, 2023 “Texas AG Ken Paxton…
Eagle Pass High School Graduation Set on Saturday, May 27
May 25th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles Class of 2023 graduation ceremony is scheduled on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 8 p.m. at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Student Activity Center Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Stadium in Eagle Pass, Texas,…
Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Graduation Scheduled Friday, May 26
May 25th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks Class of 2023 graduation ceremony is scheduled on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 8 p.m. at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Student Activity Center Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Stadium with…
Uvalde school shooting: What we know one year later
May 25th, 2023Twenty-one people died at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022. The mass shooting and delayed police response spurred calls for stricter gun laws. By María Méndez, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2023 “Uvalde school shooting: What we know one year later” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…
Investigators detail years of alleged misconduct by Texas AG Ken Paxton in stunning House committee hearing
May 25th, 2023Many allegations against Paxton were already known, but the airing of them revealed the scope of the investigation by the committee, which has the power to recommend censure or impeachment. By Zach Despart and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2023 “Investigators detail years of alleged misconduct by Texas…
“Somber day” in Uvalde as community commemorates one year since Robb Elementary shooting
May 25th, 2023Numerous vigils and memorials in Uvalde marked one year since the massacre at Robb Elementary School. In what became the deadliest school shooting in Texas, a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers and injured 17 others. By Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune May 24, 2023 ““Somber day” in Uvalde…
Un año de la masacre en la Escuela Primaria Robb de Uvalde,Texas y no hay cambios a las leyes de armas
May 24th, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon A un año de la masacre que enlutó a la comunidad de Uvalde, Texas, el dolor reaviva la herida que permanece abierta desde ese martes 24 de mayo de 2022, cuando la Escuela Primaria Robb fue asaltada por un individuo armado de 18 años de edad…
2023 EPISD Graduation Ceremonies Tips & Procedures
May 23rd, 2023TIP 1: EPISD SAC gates will open at 6:00 p.m. and the ceremony will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. With nearly 500 seniors graduating from both high schools, traffic can be overwhelming which is why we highly recommend for families and graduates to carpool. We also suggest that guests use…
Eagle Pass Eagles Sweep San Antonio O’Connor Panthers in Regional Quarterfinals Baseball Championship
May 21st, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles swept the San Antonio O’Connor Panthers in the University Interscholastic League Region IV-6A Regional Quarterfinals Baseball Championship best of three series on Saturday, May 20, 2023, with a solid 6-1 victory in Game…
11 Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Earn 2023 District 28-5A All-District Baseball Honors
May 19th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks varsity baseball team had 11 players earning one or more 2023 District 28-5A All-District Baseball honors, announced Head Coach Heriberto Roiz. Mavericks named to the 2023 District 28-5A All-District Baseball…