Lack of City Health Inspector Jeopardizes Eagle Passans Public Health
July 8th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Copyright 2015 Although the City of Eagle Pass City Council approved the creation of and funding for a City Health Inspector position for the 2014-2015 fiscal year budget, the City has failed to implement and hire a qualified City Health Inspector…
Maverick County Scheduled to Make $1.075 Million Payment on August 1st on Public Facility Corporation Debt
July 8th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Copyright 2015 Maverick County is scheduled to make a payment of $1,075,759.38 for its interest debt under the Series 2007 Bonds in accordance to the Maverick County Public Facility Corporation’s agreement with its bond holders issued for the construction of the…
Eagle Pass Station Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender
July 8th, 2015Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station apprehended a convicted sex offender, with an extensive criminal history, on July 8. “Our agents are committed to keeping our communities safe and every time we apprehend a convicted felon we accomplish that goal,” said Del…
Eagle Pass High School Ranked as One of the BEST in the State
July 8th, 2015(Press Release) U.S. News & World Report announced the 2015 Best High School rankings, highlighting top-performing public schools on a state and national level. The 2015 rankings include data on thousands of public high schools. The Eagle Pass Independent School District is pleased to announce that Eagle Pass High School…
Sissy Winn Crowned 2015 Miss Rodeo Texas Teen
July 8th, 2015(Press Release) In a highly exciting pageant competition, Sissy Winn, 17 years old of Chapman Ranch, TX, was crowned with the prestigious title of the new 2015 Miss Rodeo Texas Teen in San Antonio, TX on July 2, 2015. Miss Winn, the former Miss Rodeo Texas Princess – 2011, entered…
July is “Watch Your Car Month”
July 7th, 2015(Press Release) Vehicle thieves are constantly looking for opportunities to take advantage of drivers. And historically, more vehicle thefts and burglaries occur in Texas during summer months, which is why the Eagle Pass Police Department’s Auto Theft Unit has declared July “Watch Your Car Month.” During “Watch Your Car Month”,…
Southwest Texas Junior College to Host Scholastic Book Fair Event July 13-17
July 6th, 2015(Press Release) Southwest Texas Junior College will host a Scholastic Book Fair on July 13-17, from 8:00AM to 5:30PM Monday-Thursday and on Friday 8:00AM -12:00PM. Funds raised will help purchase books for SWTJC libraries. Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this fun reading event that helps inspire…
Growing Latino Economic and Political Power “Trumps” GOP Presidential Candidate
July 6th, 2015By: Wendy Feliz, Immigration Impact When Donald Trump threw his hat into the ring for the GOP Presidential nomination earlier this month, he made some of the most racist and offensive remarks ever made by a modern-day Presidential candidate, calling Mexican’s “rapists” and criminals. In making these charged remarks he…
Miss 4th of July Beauty Pageant Winners announced in Eagle Pass, TX
July 4th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal Copyright 2015 The City of Eagle Pass Main Street Program and Jimenez-Clark Modeling Agency announced the 2015 winners of the Miss 4th of July Beauty Pageant held on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at the Old Historic Maverick County Courthouse, located at 501…
Maverick County receives Notice of Violation for used scrap tires storage
July 4th, 2015By: Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal Copyright 2015 The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) issued a letter to Maverick County Commissioner of Precinct 2, Rosy Cantu, dated July 1, 2015, notifying her and Maverick County that they are in non-compliance with their Caballo Dorado Maverick County Farigrounds…
