Washington, D.C.: Congressman Pete P. Gallego (TX-23) released the following statement in response to his vote against H.R. 1947, also known as the Farm Bill, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation failed with a vote of 195 to 234. “Today is the most disappointing day yet of my…

Del Rio, Texas – During the weekend of June 15, Border Patrol agents throughout Del Rio Sector assisted in rescuing stranded residents in Maverick County. Between June 14 and June 16, Maverick County saw a record 17 inches of rain fall in under 36 hours. Due to the amount of…

State Sen. Carlos Uresti on Wednesday pledged that all the resources available to his Eagle Pass, San Antonio, and state Capitol offices will be employed to help the people of Maverick County recover from last week’s  devastating flood. “My office is evaluating daily updates on the damages incurred and the…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 Mother Nature reminded Maverick Countians the destructive side of it as over 17 inches of rain fell on Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas during a 36 hours period on June 14-15, 2013, causing severe and extreme…

By: Jose G. Landa An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 Usually this reporter is accustomed to covering the news in Eagle Pass and Maverick County but not becoming part of the news. On Saturday, June 15, 2013, during the evening some friends invited me to go bowling…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 A total of 21 Eagle Pass Independent School District student-athletes were named to the prestigious 2013 District 29-5A All-District Baseball Team. A total of 13 Eagle Pass High School Eagles and eight C.C. Winn High School Mavericks…

By: Jose G. Landa An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 The City of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico was devastated by the June 14-15, 2013 flood affecting between 40,000-50,000 residents, approximately 30-35% of its city residents, with more than 62 residential subdivisions flooded, announced Piedras Negras Mayor Oscar…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 Eagle Passans and Maverick Countians now have a 24 hours a day restaurant where to go eat and meet, Huddle House, located at 2352 El Indio Highway, in a warm, friendly environment while enjoying the finest and…

By: Jose G. Landa An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 Eagle Pass City Manager Gloria Barrientos announced her appointment of Samuel Granato, Sr. as the new City of Eagle Pass Interim Chief of Police on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, replacing former Interim Police Chief Bruce Mills of…

By: Jose G. Landa An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council selected interim City Manager Gloria Barrientos as the new City Manager after interviewing Barrientos and former Eagle Pass Independent School District Superintendent Jesus Sanchez at a special meeting held…