STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE SEQUESTER
March 1st, 20131:39 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. As you know, I just met with leaders of both parties to discuss a way forward in light of the severe budget cuts that start to take effect today. I told them these cuts will hurt our economy. They will cost us…
March 2013 – Message from Senator Carlos Uresti
March 1st, 2013It’s hard to believe that the 83rd Texas Legislature is approaching the mid-point of its 140-day session. The constitutional prohibition on passing bills during the first 60 days will end March 8, and the legislative process will really pick up speed. The most important bill that the Legislature passes —…
Air Force Cuts Aviation Support at Public Events
March 1st, 2013Cuts include cancellation of The USAF Thunderbirds WASHINGTON – As the U.S. Air Force braces for potential sequester, leadership has cancelled all aviation support to public events for at least the remainder of the fiscal year and is standing down the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team to save flying hours to…
Gallego Votes to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
February 28th, 2013Washington, DC: Congressman Pete Gallego today voted to strengthen the protections for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in voting for the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) S. 47. Congressman Gallego is a co-sponsor of similar legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 11. “Congress got something…
Sara Ines Calderón nominated for New Americano Award
February 27th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa© As March fast approaches and the Social Revolution makes its way to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, South by Southwest Festival will be held during March 8-17, 2013. Highlighted during this prestigious event is the New Americano Award which honors and recognizes the top Hispanic…
Ex Eagle Pass Police Officer Enters Guilty Plea in Connection With Stolen Firearm Case
February 27th, 2013In Del Rio, 40-year-old Eagle Pass police officer Eriberto Leija faces up to ten years in federal prison and a maximum $250,000 fine after pleading guilty this afternoon to one count of possession of a stolen firearm announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman and FBI Special Agent In Charge Armando…
9th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction to be held March 8th
February 27th, 2013By: Ricardo E. Calderon An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 The Library Foundation of Eagle Pass, Inc. is hosting its 9th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on Friday, March 8, 2013, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the City of Eagle Pass International Center for…
City election candidate registration deadline is Friday, March 1st
February 27th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 The deadline for persons interested in running as a candidate in the City of Eagle Pass City Council and Mayor election on Saturday, May 11, 2013, is this Friday, March 1, 2013, at 5 p.m., announced Eagle…
Maverick County loses second Physician in a month
February 27th, 2013By: Jose G. Landa An Exclusive Eagle Pass Business Journal News Story/Copyright 2013 Maverick County suffered another loss of the medical services of a physician within a month. Earlier in January of 2013, internationally reknowned Cardiologist, Dr. Ricardo Cigarroa, announced the closing of his Eagle Pass office located at the…
