By: Ricardo E. Calderon© 293rd Judicial District Attorney Roberto “Bobby” Serna was officially sworn-in to a new four year term after winning re-election unopposed on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, in a ceremony presided by 293rd Judicial District Judge Cynthia Muniz at the Maverick County Courthouse in Eagle Pass and fellow…

By: Jose G. Landa© Maverick County Constable for Precinct Two Jaime Salvador “Chava” Rios, Jr. was officially sworn-in to a new four year term after winning re-election on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at 4 p.m. by Maverick County Judge David Saucedo in a ceremony celebrated at the Old Maverick County…

By: Jose G. Landa© Newly-elected Maverick County Constable for Precinct One Rudy Valdez was sworn-in on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, by Maverick County Judge David Saucedo at a ceremony held at the Old Maverick County Courthouse in Eagle Pass. ” I like to thank the voters of Precinct One who…

By: Jose G. Landa© Maverick County Commissioner for Precinct 3 Jose Luis Rosales was sworn-in on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, by 365th Judicial District Judge Amado Abascal, III to his first full four year term as he was previously appointed and later elected to fill the unexpired term of former…

By: Jose G. Landa© Newly elected Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber was officially sworn-in on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at 4 p.m. in a ceremony presided by 365th Judicial District Court Judge Amado Abascal, III, at the Old Maverick County Courthouse, and Maverick County Judge David Saucedo administered Schmerber the…

By: Jose G. Landa The traditional biennial “Eagle Pass Day” at the Texas State Legislature will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013, in Austin, Texas, announced Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English Cantu. A delegation of 20-30 Eagle Pass and Maverick County public representatives, business, and civic leaders will participate…

Leaders from both parties in the Senate came together to reach an agreement that passed with overwhelming bipartisan support today that protects 98 percent of Americans and 97 percent of small business owners from a middle class tax hike. While neither Democrats nor Republicans got everything they wanted, this agreement…

Perhaps we should call it a rebuilding year. Sports analogies aside, that really is the best way to describe the task ahead for the 83rd Texas Legislature. Lawmakers will face numerous challenges when we gather Jan. 8 in Austin, but there are four fundamental issues that will define this session…

At this make or break moment for the middle class, the President achieved a bipartisan solution that keeps income taxes low for the middle class and grows the economy. For the first time in 20 years, Congress will have acted on a bipartisan basis to vote for significant new revenue….

By: Ricardo E. Calderon. The Eagle Pass Business Journal wishes all its loyal readers, supporters, and advertisers a Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2013. 2013 is the 20th Anniversary of the Eagle Pass Business Journal publishing the premier and leading community newspaper, website, and news medium in Eagle Pass…