Eagle Pass Housing Authority Board approves Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Memorandum of Understanding
May 28th, 2014By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass Housing Authority (EPHA) Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Maverick County Hospital District (MCHD) Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program at their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2014, agreeing to collaborate with…
Her Story, A Story of Cancer and the Will to Survive
May 28th, 2014By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Her story can be felt by many within any community. From women to men, the tragic news that one or a loved one has Cancer is often perceived as a death sentence. But, what if, that very disease that…
The Affordable Care Act and Hispanics in Texas
May 28th, 2014Vivian Ho | Elena M. Marks The Rice University press release on the latest report, “The Affordable Care Act and Hispanics in Texas,” follows: Texas Hispanics were more than twice as likely as whites to have enrolled in health insurance plans offered through the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace…
Luis F. Martinez: 28 Years of Insurance Services to Area Residents
May 28th, 2014By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Eagle Passan Luis F. Martinez decided to follow his entrepreneurial skills in 1986 by joining the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies as a general insurance agent after retiring from the Texas Department of Human Resources. The Regional District Office…
Cantu, Ruiz, and Mancha win Democratic Party Primary Run-Off Election
May 27th, 2014By: Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Only 3,014 registered Maverick County Democratic Party voters cast their ballots in the May 27, 2014 Primary Run-Off Election including three local county races being contested. Eagle Pass businesswoman Rosy Cantu easily won the Democratic Party Primary for Maverick…
Girl Scout Troop 1086 Celebrates End of Year/Bridging Ceremony
May 27th, 2014(Press Release) On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Girl Scout Troop 1086 celebrated their End of Year/ Bridging Ceremony. The following Girl Scouts were honored: Adriana H. Alayna G., Ella P., Hanna H., Abigail O., Hallie H., Andrea H., Adalina H. and Anna-Lisa Hernandez. This year, Girls Scouts collected and gave school…
Bottom Line: Hold the VA Accountable
May 27th, 2014By: Pete P. Gallego As a kid, I remember the phrase “It takes an act of Congress” being used to describe anything that took a long time or was extremely difficult. As an adult and a member of Congress, I learned firsthand what that means. Yet, last week just before Memorial…
Cost of Hepatitis Drug Raises Questions About Access
May 27th, 2014by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 26, 2014 A new treatment for hepatitis C is considered a breakthrough for people with the liver disease. But the high cost of the drug — about $1,000 a pill — has complicated efforts to get the medication to Texans who receive government-subsidized…
Eagle Pass female found dead and male unconscious
May 27th, 2014An Officer assigned to the Eagle Pass Patrol Division responded to a residence located within the 100 block of Pierce Street in reference to unresponsive subjects. A male and a female were discovered and appeared to be unconscious. Emergency medical services were immediately requested to attend to the male and…
Eagle Pass Eagles upset No. 1 ranked Corpus Christi Carroll Tigers 2-1 to clinch Regional Semifinals Championship
May 23rd, 2014By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2014, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The high flying and mighty Eagle Pass High School Eagles upset the Texas 5A No. 1 ranked Corpus Christi Carroll High School Tigers 2-1 to win the Regional Semifinals Baseball Championship in a one game winner take all playoff…
