As cities on the Texas-Mexico border continue preparing for a possible influx of migrants and Title 42 remains in limbo, a shallow spot in the Rio Grande where thousands have recently crossed became the scene of a standoff Monday. By Uriel J. García and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Dec….

(NEWS RELEASE) EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Camino Real International Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $840,000 in street value. “Our CBP officers’ knowledge of concealment methods and the technology they utilize on a daily basis played a…

The Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee report, delayed by more than three months, estimates that up to 90% of the deaths may have been preventable. Severe complications from pregnancy and childbirth also increased significantly. By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 15, 2022 “New Texas maternal mortality report shows…

The Biden administration attempted to end Title 42 earlier this year before a federal judge blocked the move. A different federal court has now ordered that the federal health order be lifted. By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Dec. 16, 2022 “Federal health order allowing rapid removal of migrants…

With Title 42 ending next week, El Paso officials expect the number of migrants crossing the border could double. Declaring a state of emergency should open more options to provide migrants shelter from below-freezing temperatures. By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune Dec. 17, 2022 “Anticipating a surge in border crossings…

Por: Selene M. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal Inc., Copyright 2022 El gobierno de los Estados Unidos confirmó que finalizará la medida del Título 42 en la frontera sur del país, pero advierte que continuarán las deportaciones aún después del 21 de Diciembre, 2022. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretario de Seguridad Nacional de…

U.S. Attorney brings nearly 30 years of District Attorney experience to federal office SAN ANTONIO – Jaime Esparza was sworn in late Friday afternoon as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas.  Chief U.S. District Judge Alia Moses administered the oath of office to Esparza at the…

(AUSTIN) – The Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents today voted to accept the donation of 100 acres of land in Eagle Pass to serve as the site of an envisioned comprehensive, four-year university. The property, donated by Eagle Pass Ranch Partnership, is located on the northeast side…

After more than 92,000 deaths and 8 million reported COVID-19 cases in Texas, the state remains one of less than a dozen still under a statewide disaster or public health emergency. By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Dec. 8, 2022 “Texas hits 1,000 days under Greg Abbott’s public health…

Por: Selene M. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Con gran orgullo la ciudad de Eagle Pass,Texas, es reconocida este año dentro del Concurso Internacional de Dibujo Infantil efectuado por el Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior (IME), de la Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE). El Instituto…