Head-On Collision Kills Three in Dimmit County
June 7th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 A tragic head-on automobile collision on Highway 83 between Carrizo Springs, Texas and Crystal City, Texas in Dimmit County has claimed the lives of three Crystal City residents on Friday, June 7, 2013, at approximately 4:30 a.m…..
Political advantage can’t come at the expense of Texans’ voting rights
June 6th, 2013By: Senator Carlos Uresti The spirit of bipartisanship that made the 83rd Legislature such a success threatens to be overshadowed by a contentious special session on redistricting. Of course, redistricting is largely a partisan undertaking, and it would be naïve to think that it could be accomplished without both sides trying…
2011 Maverick County Financial Statements approved by Commissioners Court
June 6th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 The Maverick County Commissioners Court approved the 2011 Maverick County Financial Statements by a 4-0-1 vote presented by Martinez, Rosario & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants of San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at a…
Former Maverick County Commissioner Rodolfo Bainet Heredia enters guilty plea in connection with a bribery, kickback and bid-rigging scheme
June 6th, 2013In Del Rio this afternoon, former Maverick County Precinct Two Commissioner Rodolfo Bainet Heredia, age 54, of Eagle Pass, Texas, pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with an alleged bribery, kickback and bid-rigging scheme, announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman and FBI Special Agent in Charge Armando Fernandez. Appearing…
C.C. Winn High School Graduation is Friday, June 7th
June 6th, 2013By: Ricardo E. Calderon An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 The 2013 Eagle Pass C.C. Winn High School graduation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2013, at 8 P.M. at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Student Activity Center Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Football Stadium with over…
Eagle Pass High School Graduation is Saturday, June 8th
June 6th, 2013By: Ricardo E. Calderon An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles Class of 2013 graduation will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 8 P.M. at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Student Activity Center Cozel Foster-Veterans Memorial Football Stadium with…
DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz Responds to King Amendment on Deferred Action
June 6th, 2013Washington, DC – Earlier today House Republicans passed an amendment sponsored by extreme right-wing Representative Steve King that defunds the Department of Homeland Security’s deferred action for young people who are low law enforcement priorities. In response to the vote, DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz released the following statement: “Last year, the…
Deputy Conducts a Routine Traffic Stop On A Motorist At Memo Robinson Road; Driver Arrested With 6.6 Grams Of Cocaine
June 6th, 2013Maverick County Sheriff’s Office (PRESS RELEASE) – On Wednesday June 5, 2013 at approximately 6:44 pm Deputy Sheriff conducted a traffic stop on Memo Robinson and Argelia on a 2001 Gold Daewoo 4 door car. Driver was asked for his drivers license and insurance. Driver was also asked if he could…
Storage Shed In Elm Creek Residence Engulfs In Flames
June 5th, 2013Maverick County Sheriff’s Office (PRESS RELEASE) – On Wednesday June 5, 2013 at around 12:19 am, Deputies responded to 3927 Clavel Street in reference to a structure fire. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with Maria Hernandez who stated that while sleeping at said residence noticed fire emitting from her back shed….