Denver Broncos upset Carolina Panthers 24-10 in NFL’s Super Bowl 50
February 7th, 2016By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 The Denver Broncos leading NFL defense led by Linebacker Vonn Miller and Defensive End DeMarcus Ware suffocated the powerful Carolina Panthers offense led by NFL MVP Cam Newton to lead the Broncos upset the Panthers 24-10 in NFL’s Super…
Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce names Morris Libson, Jr. as 2015 Citizen of the Year at 89th Annual Banquet
February 5th, 2016By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 International business executive and community volunteer extraordinaire Morris Libson, Jr. was named the 2015 Eagle Pass Citizen of the Year by the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce at its 89th Annual Banquet held on Friday, February 5, 2016, in…
Travelers to Zika-affected areas asked to postpone blood donation for 28 days
February 5th, 2016SAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) announced it will be following recommended Zika virus guidelines and ask donors who have traveled to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and parts of South America to postpone blood donation until 28 days after their return. The AABB, a blood…
What Is The Difference Between A Protective Order, Restraining Order, And Peace Bond?
February 5th, 2016(Public Service Announcement) The below information is not offered as legal advice, but is procedural information only. The court and its personnel are prohibited by The Texas Code of Judicial Conduct, as per 4(G), from giving legal advice. This information is meant to explain the difference between restraining orders, protective…
Federal Authorities Arrest Crystal City Officials And A Texas Businessman In Connection With A Bribery And Kickback Scheme
February 4th, 2016This morning, authorities arrested five current and former Crystal City, TX, officials and a Texas businessman on federal bribery charges in a scheme involving city contracts announced United States Attorney Richard Durbin, Jr., and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division. A federal grand jury indictment, returned…
Crystal City, Texas Mayor, City Manager, Current & Former Councilmembers, and Businessman Arrested for Federal Bribery Charges
February 4th, 2016By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 A Joint Law Enforcement Task Force in the Western District of Texas has arrested six persons on Thursday, February 4, 2016, in Crystal City, Texas regarding federal bribery charges, including Crystal City Mayor Ricardo Lopez, City Manager and City…
Eagle Pass City Council hires Hector Chavez as City Manager
February 3rd, 2016By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council held their monthly regular meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 and discussed and took action on important city issues such as Agenda Item No. 40 concerning “the discussion of personnel- evaluation…
Luis Alfonso Ruiz announces Candidacy for Maverick County Democratic Party Chair
February 3rd, 2016The Eagle Pass Business Journal has been authorized by Luis Alfonso “Poncho” Ruiz to announce his candidacy for the public position of Maverick County Democratic Party Chair in the March 1, 2016 Texas Democratic Party Primary Election. Born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas, I have developed a genuine interest…
Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College holds Grand Opening of New Classroom Facility in Eagle Pass
February 3rd, 2016By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College held the grand opening ceremony of its new educational classroom facility in Eagle Pass, Texas on Friday, January 29, 2016 as a testament of the university’s continuing growth on the U.S.-Mexico border and…
Senator Carlos Uresti learns importance of having Health Insurance
February 3rd, 2016By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 The Eagle Pass Business Journal exclusively interviewed State Senator Carlos I. Uresti, District 19, of San Antonio, Texas on Friday, January 29, 2016 during his visit to inaugurate the new classroom addition to Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College…