Possible heavy rainfall could affect our region for the next 4 to 5 days
October 9th, 2013(Press Release) CITY OF EAGLE PASS Emergency Operations Center … Possible heavy rainfall could affect our region for the next 4 to 5 days … The City of Eagle Pass Emergency Operations Center has received news of possible heavy rainfall for our region of 1 – 3 inches over the…
Maverick County SNAP recipients to receive cuts in benefits in November
October 9th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa Copyright 2013 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued a public notice to all Texas, including Maverick County, recipients of SNAP Food benefits, also known as food stamps, that starting in November 2013 their benefit amounts will be decreased. The…
Eagle Pass and Maverick County Sales Tax revenues increased in September 2013
October 9th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa Copyright 2013 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Both the City of Eagle Pass and County of Maverick, Texas enjoyed sales and use tax revenues increases during the month of September 2013, announced Texas State Comptroller Susan McCombs. The City of Eagle Pass received a total of…
TxDOT opens door to extended moratorium on gravel roads; seeks more funds
October 9th, 2013AUSTIN — Reacting to concerns from Sen. Carlos Uresti and other lawmakers, the Texas Department of Transportation said Wednesday it might extend its moratorium on gravel road conversions in energy-producing regions, and that it will try to provide an additional $250 million for road maintenance and repair. Uresti, who helped…
Representative Nevarez Joined by Key Legislators in Launching ‘Water Texas’ to Secure Passage of Proposition 6 in November
October 9th, 2013AUSTIN — At a series of events in key markets across Texas, Representative Poncho Nevárez, Speaker Joe Straus and members of the Texas Legislature are launching ‘Water Texas,’ an effort to win voter approval for Proposition 6 to secure a long-term water supply for Texas. Speaker Straus recently kicked off…
Federal Court denies Maverick County’s Motion to Vacate Default Judgment in Civil Lawsuit
October 8th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa Copyright 2013 Eagle Pass Business Journal Defendants Maverick County, Maverick County Sheriff’s Department, and Javier Cardona were denied their Motion to Vacate Default Judgment in a civil lawsuit filed and pending before the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Del Rio Division,…
US 277 Super 2 Safe Passing Lanes Project Begins
October 7th, 2013LAREDO — Today at a ceremonial groundbreaking event at the Dimmit/Maverick County line, the US 277 Super 2 Passing Lanes Project was officially begun amidst elected officials from both counties and TxDOT representatives. In order to improve traffic efficiency in this rural section of road, the US 277 Super 2 Widening and Rehabilitation…
Language Development Center parents concerned with toxic mold contamination
October 7th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa Copyright 2013 The Eagle Pass Independent School District Public Information Officer Melissa Gratkowski announced on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at a press conference held at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board Room that classes for all Language Development Center students will restart on Monday, October…
Gallego Recovers More Than $1.6 Million for Constituents
October 7th, 2013Washington, D.C.: Congressman Pete P. Gallego (TX-23) has recovered $1,683,928 in disputed benefits, credits or refunds for constituents during the first three quarters since taking office. That number includes more than $300,000 gained for veterans. Congressman Gallego has made casework – which includes assisting constituents in providing resources, assistance in agency…
