1. Postal Service Provides Tips for Secure Package Deliveries Postal Service consumers can take steps to safeguard their shipments, however, if they are concerned about security.  The Postal Service does offer tips and services to help customers keep their mail and packages safe:   Reduce the risk: Don’t leave your…

UPDATE… Five Mexican law enforcement officers were returned to Mexico this morning after arriving at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry with their service-issued weapons. The Mexican officers, who were going to a meeting with U.S. law enforcement officials, arrived at the port with their service weapons, contrary to U.S….

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas International Bridge No. 1 was temporarily closed at approximately 11 A.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 due to the crossing of five alleged armed members of the State of Coahuila, Mexico Special Forces…

Funeral Home:  Castle Ridge Mortuary-Crystal City Visitation:  Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. t0 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service:  10:00 a.m. Friday, November 20, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Rosary:  7:00 p.m Thursday night Interment: Benito Juarez Cemetery in Crystal City, Texas Former Zavala County Sheriff Jose Z. Serna…

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 The Eagle Pass City Council began the process of searching for a new City Manager at their monthly meeting held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 and revised changes the existing City Manager job description at its following meeting held…

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 Maverick County Commissioners Court held a public workshop on Monday, November,16, 2015, pertaining to the submittal of an Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant application regarding the flood affected areas within Maverick County in Precincts 1,2,3 and…

The Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas. Mr….

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 Two State Office of Administrative Hearings judges are currently presiding over the controversial application of Dos Republicas Coal Partnership to renew, amend and expand its Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit No. WQ 0003511000 to discharge its Eagle…

By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2015 In commemoration of the 105th Anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, the City of Eagle Pass, Texas together with the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations, Fort Duncan Museum, and Main Street Program are hosting an important historical pictorial exhibit titled…

(Press Release) Austin, TX – On Monday, State Representative Poncho Nevárez (D-Eagle Pass) filed to run for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives for House District 74. “It has been an honor serving the people of House District 74.” Nevárez continued, “I look forward to continuing to build on…