A campaign manager was arrested late yesterday and accused of paying voters to vote in the November 2012 school board election in Donna, Texas. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the Southern District of Texas made the announcement….

(San Antonio, Sept. 23, 2014) –The production of oil and natural gas in the Eagle Ford Shale generated more than $87 billion in total economic output for the state last year, according to a study released today by The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Institute for Economic Development. UTSA researchers also concluded that…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County Commissioners Court held a special Commissioners meeting, budget workshop, and public hearing on the new proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2014-2015 on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at 5 P.M. at the Maverick County Commissioners Courtroom. Commissioners…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. IBC Bank-Eagle Pass introduced their newly enlarged Mortgage Department at the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce after-hours business mixer held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at the IBC Bank-Eagle Pass main branch located at 2935 Main Street. Chamber Executive…

September 23, 2014: An officer assigned to the Eagle Pass Patrol Division attempted to stop a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed within the 1500 block of Garrison Street. The dash mounted RADAR instrument in the patrol unit was able to register a speed of 70 mph within…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. United States House of Representative Pete P. Gallego, District 23-Texas, presented a United States flag flown at the United States Capitol to veterans residing at El Centenario Building of the Eagle Pass Housing Authority on Monday, September 22, 2014,…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Eagle Pass Main Street Program and Eagle Pass Back in the Day are hosting a joint historical photographic celebratory tribute honoring Casa De Cambio Cerna, also known as Cerna Money Exchange, on Thursday, September 25, 2014,…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass City Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Chelo’s Field No. 2 at Fort Duncan Park at 10 A.M. for boys and girls ages…

Del Rio, Texas – Today the U.S. Marshals Service celebrates its 225th anniversary. As the nation’s oldest, most versatile federal law enforcement agency, it continues to build on its legacy of steadfast service and its unique position in the country’s federal justice system. In commemorating this significant occasion, Texas Governor…

The American Quarter Horse Association, Amarillo – Twelve teenagers from all over the United States will receive a unique opportunity to experience first-hand everything that is necessary to prepare an American Quarter Horse for a major race. Shiloh Morales of Eagle Pass, Texas, has been selected by the American Quarter…