By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The San Antonio Spurs scorched the defending NBA Champions Miami Heat 111-92 in Game Three of the 2014 NBA Finals on Tuesday, June 10. 2014 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida, as Spurs guard Kawhi Leonard shot a…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, inc. The City of Eagle Pass Water Works System (EPWWS) Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June, 10, 2014, at the City of Eagle Pass Water Works System Office located on 2107 North Veterans Boulevard in Eagle…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass City Council tackled the controversial but environmentally friendly plastic bag ban ordinance at their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, listening to both pro and con proponents and arguments. Eagle Pass City Manager Gloria Barrientos…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Eagle Pass Housing Authority (EPHA) Executive Director Mary D. Velasquez terminated the employment of the local housing authority’s Security Chief Officer, Homero Galindo, on Thursday, June 5, 2014, for undisclosed reasons. The Eagle Pass Business Journal contacted the Eagle…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Commissioners Court approved to move forward on doing work on Old Mines Road (FM 1021) in southern Maverick County with CERTZ funds received from the Texas Department of Transportation despite concerns raised by County Road and…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Eagle Pass City Council held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at City Council Chambers located at 100 South Monroe Street, in Eagle Pass, Texas, addressing various important issues. One of the agenda items…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life held its awards and appreciation ceremony on Thursday, June 5, 2014. at the IBC Bank located at  2395 E. Main Street in Eagle Pass, Texas, recognizing local persons, organizations, and companies who…

By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. IntegraClaim, a professional loss consultant company, has officially opened its doors in the City of Eagle Pass celebrating its grand opening on Thursday,June 7, 2014, at its new offices located at 2741 Crown Hill Drive in Eagle Pass, Texas….

By: Congressman Pete P. Gallego Congress has 535 diverse voices – both Senators and U.S. Representatives. Polarization and dysfunction are now considered normal. It is rare for Congress to agree on much these days – something that frustrates me each day. However, the recent problems plaguing the VA offer an…

San Antonio, TX – Alice Torres from Eagle Pass of Maverick County has been chosen to participate in the Texas Brigades’ 22nd Battalion of the Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade program this summer.  She was selected based on her academic records, interest in wildlife and natural resources, and leadership activities. The…