By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 The 2016 General Election of November 8th featuring the United States Presidential Election and important federal, state, and local elections is breaking voters participation records throughout the United States, State of Texas, and even Maverick County.  There are just three…

Issues to address It is very important to remember that this is not about politics or political moves but the educational wellbeing of our children -Hire qualified teachers and administrators and retain quality teachers and administrators. -Provide help, tools and support needed to our teachers and administrators. -Get parents to…

My name is Jesús Casas. I am married to my wife Anette Petters-Casas. We have three lovely children: Analaura, Sebastian, and Leonardo Casas. I will be an independent, competent voice if I become elected to the Maverick County Hospital District Board. I will make every decision in the best interest…

My name is J.M. “Chuco” Farias and I am a candidate for the Maverick County Hospital District Board.  I was an educator for 35 years, a head baseball coach, Assistant Athletic Director, and retired as a high school principal. I am a co-owner of Trompos Investments LLC, and the owner…

(Press Release) EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry arrested a woman who allegedly attempted to smuggle a Mexican minor into the United States. “The dedicated and hardworking CBP officers at Eagle Pass take CBP’s core value of vigilance to…

(Press Release) DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents working in the Del Rio Sector seized 10 pounds of methamphetamine, valued over $320,000, apprehending one subject. “Criminal enterprises continue their attempt to pollute our nation with narcotics,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Matthew Hudak. “However, the…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 The Maverick County Water Control & Improvement District No. 1 Board of Directors will host the official Name Dedication Ceremony of the Travis D. Kelly Hydroelectric Power Plant on Friday, November 4, 2016, at 9 A.M. at the actual site…

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 29, 2016 BRACKETTVILLE — In Texas’ sprawling 23rd congressional district, everyone knows about Donald Trump, the blustery billionaire on their five o’clock news every night, causing arguments at their dinner tables and leaving them desperate for this election season to end. “Any time…

Dear Eagle Pass and Maverick County Residents: It is that time of year in which we again are asked to vote for someone running for political office in a national, state, or local election. It is not now nor should it ever be my place to encourage you to vote…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 A total of 6,348 Maverick County registered voters have cast their ballots during the first week of Early Voting Period (Oct. 24-Nov. 1) according to Holly Sullivan of the Texas Democratic Party.  There are still three days remaining in the…