By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Nineteen pre-kindergarten and kindergarten young students at Rosita Valley Literacy Academy of the Eagle Pass Independent School District were involved in a bus accident (Bus No. 177) on Thursday, October 15, 2014, at approximately 9:29 A.M. at High Noon…

by Neena Satija, The Texas Tribune Oct. 16, 2014 Laced with the poisons of many years of industrial activity, waterways around Houston are considered toxic enough that adults are cautioned not to eat more than 8 ounces of fish or blue crabs taken from them. Pregnant women and children are…

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. Mrs….

San Antonio, Texas – U.S. Representative Pete P. Gallego (D-Alpine) recently took to the House floor to join other House Members to raise awareness on veteran suicide and how to prevent it. Below are U.S. Rep. Gallego’s remarks: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker. “Few things that we do here are more…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Judge and four Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees races will head the Texas November 4, 2014 General Election early voting period set to start on Monday, October 20,2014 and run through Saturday, October…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Academy Sports & Outdoors, located at 2083 North Veterans Boulevard, in Eagle Pass, Texas will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at 4:45 P.M. in a ceremony with local public officials and a private shopping spree…

by Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Oct. 15, 2014 Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout. A second health care worker in Dallas who tested positive for the Ebola virus will be transferred to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, federal officials said Wednesday in a conference call. Tom Frieden,…

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Oct. 15, 2014 Texas plaintiffs on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block the state’s voter photo ID law in November’s election. “The facts of this case, including record evidence, show that significantly more voter confusion will result from granting the stay (and…

Greetings from Jose Reyna, As a candidate for Maverick County Judge, I would like to invite you to take your identification card or ID during this very important election since in the state of Texas you are unable to vote without identification. Believe and trust that with your identification and…

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Oct. 14, 2014 Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout. A provision of the Texas abortion law that closed all but eight abortion facilities in the state almost two weeks ago was temporarily put on hold Tuesday by the U.S. Supreme Court. The…