By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Mexican Consulate at Eagle Pass hosted its traditional Día de Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the historic Fort Duncan Infantry Ruins, bringing together residents from both sides of the United States-Mexico border to honor departed…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Nearly one in five adults in Maverick County is living with diabetes, according to the county health figures cited for this report, underscoring the importance of accessible healthcare, prevention and education throughout the community. The estimated adult diabetes rate…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Eagle Pass High School’s junior class earned first place in the class float competition and captured the coveted Spirit Stick during October 19-23, 2026 Homecoming festivities Students demonstrated creativity, teamwork and Eagle pride throughout the week, participating in activities…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Thundering Maverick Band and Color Guard is headed to state competition after earning second place in the Area Finals on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Rutledge Stadium in Converse, Texas. The…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. An investigation is underway after Wendy Karina Garcia was found dead at a Rosita Valley residence early Saturday, October 24, 2026, according to the Maverick County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responding to a report of an injured person learned while…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Sheriff’s Department reported a homicide in the Rosita Valley area involving a woman allegedly killed by her estranged husband. The suspect has been detained, according to the department. Authorities have not released the identities of the…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County recorded 857 in-person votes Friday, October 23, 2027, bringing the total to 3,693 ballots cast during the first five days of early voting, October 19-23, in the November 3 General Election. Friday marked the highest daily turnout…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. SAFE EP celebrated the launch of a free Narcan vending machine Friday, October 23, 2026 at the downtown Eagle Pass Fire Station, located at 590 Quarry Street in Eagle Pass, Texas expanding community access to medication that can reverse…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. A total of only 2,836 registered Maverick County voters have cast a ballot in the extremely important November 3, 2026 General Election through the first four days of Early Voting, October 19-22, out of a total of over 38,000…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County has been awarded $4,654,482.60 in Operation Lone Star grant funding to support eligible law enforcement and border security activities, County Attorney Jaime A. “AJ” Iracheta announced. Iracheta, who serves as project director for the county’s Operation Lone…