by Matthew Watkins and Madlin Mekelburg, The Texas Tribune May 26, 2016 *Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout. Apologizing to “Baylor Nation” for the university’s handling of accusations of sexual assault on campus, the Baylor University Board of Regents on Thursday fired football coach Art Briles and removed…

(Press Release) Uvalde, Texas – SWTJC recognized a total of 637 graduates who completed requirements for an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Sciences, Basic Certificates and Certificates of Completion at the 2016 Commencement Ceremony on May 14 in Uvalde. Students graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade…

(Op-Ed) By: Senator Carlos Uresti Our mild winter this year and the recent Spring rains are expected to make for a record year for mosquitos. In addition to the itchy bites and buzzing irritation, mosquitos also pose a significant public health threat. Fortunately, there are steps we can take now…

(Press Release) Presented by: 293rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Roberto Serna District Attorney, Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office & The Border Prosecution Unit Free Training For Law Enforcement Officers One-Day Course on Warrantless Search & Seizure Monday, June 13, 2016 (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) Dimmit County Rodeo Arena and Conference…

In Del Rio, Texas, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, Felipe Carmona-Rodriguez, 51, of Eagle Pass, Texas was sentenced on federal narcotics trafficking charges announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr., DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph Arabit, Houston Division, and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division….

(Press Release) Uvalde, Texas – College administration were forced to cut short the 69th Annual Southwest Texas Junior College Commencement Ceremony due to heavy rains on Saturday (May 14) at the Uvalde Honey Bowl Stadium. The rain began falling approximately 40 minutes after the ceremony began and sent the graduates…

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 Thousands of Maverick County real property owners have been given extremely high ad valorem property tax appraisals for 2016 by the Maverick County Appraisal District with increases ranging from 10% to as high as. 66%. Maverick County taxpayers are…

(Press Release) Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School won first place in the State of Texas with its Teens in the Drivers Seat Program (TDS0 at the TDS Convention held during May , 2016 in Grapevine, Texas, earning the prestigious TDS Cup, announced Jesus Diaz-Wever, Principal of C. C….

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 Recent events during April and May of 2016 in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas concerning the deaths of two residents by suicide highlight a growing problem in the community. Suicide affects everyone: young, middle-age, and older persons-both men and…

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2016 The Eagle Pass City Council tackled the perennial controversial issue on the high costs of operating and maintaining the Eagle Pass Golf Course, a nine hole course on the banks of the Rio Grande River between the two City-owned…