Economic Development Department issues first loan under Revolving Loan Fund
May 10th, 2022(PRESS RELEASE) Eagle Pass, TX – In August 2021, the city was awarded $500,000 from USDA to expand the existing Revolving Loan Fund Program. In December 2021, the economic development department began taking applications. Today, the first loan was fully approved and will be issued to Tintmasters, a local business…
Federal Judge Alia Moses Honored as Distinguished Alumna at Pioneer Alumni Association Awards Ceremony
May 9th, 2022APRIL 30, 2022 — DENTON —The Honorable AliaMoses, Class of ‘83, was honored last weekend at theannual Pioneer Alumni Association Awards ceremony inDenton, TX with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Judge Moses has served as a federal judge on the United States District Court in the Del Rio Division for the…
Ken Paxton says he’s being sued by the state bar for misconduct over his lawsuit challenging the 2020 election
May 9th, 2022A few hours after saying he was being sued by the bar, Paxton’s office announced an investigation into the Texas Bar Foundation for “facilitating mass influx of illegal aliens.” By James Barragán, The Texas TribuneMay 6, 2022 “Ken Paxton says he’s being sued by the state bar for misconduct over…
At least 50,000 Texans receive abortions in the state each year. Here’s a look behind the numbers.
May 9th, 2022Most Texans who get abortions in the state are in their 20s and 30s, and the vast majority of abortions are performed 10 weeks into pregnancy or earlier. Black Texans consistently have the highest rates of abortion. By Mandi Cai, The Texas TribuneMay 9, 2022 “At least 50,000 Texans receive…
Texas voters approve two modest property tax relief measures
May 9th, 2022The state’s high property taxes have taken center stage as Texas’ real estate market explodes and drives up home values. By Joshua Fechter, The Texas TribuneMay 7, 2022 “Texas voters approve two modest property tax relief measures” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that…
How federal pandemic aid helped Texas pay for Greg Abbott’s border mission
May 9th, 2022BY TONY ROMM, THE WASHINGTON POST MAY 9, 2022 State officials freed up cash for Operation Lone Star with the help of federal funds meant to respond to the coronavirus crisis. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and top state lawmakers shifted around roughly $1 billion in federal coronavirus aid to help pay…
Eagle Pass Lady Eagles Pitcher Larissa Jacquez Named 2022 District 30-6A Softball Most Valuable Player
May 6th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The 2022 District 30-6A Softball Champion Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles placed 11 players on the All-District Team honors, including standout pitcher Larissa Jacquez being named the District’s Most Valuable Player. The Lady Eagles went undefeated 12-0 in…
With Roe v. Wade on the line, some Texans look south of the border for abortion drugs
May 6th, 2022By Eleanor Klibanoff, Mitchell Ferman and Uriel J. García, The Texas TribuneMay 6, 2022 “With Roe v. Wade on the line, some Texans look south of the border for abortion drugs” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…
In Loving Memory of Maria De Los Angeles Ramon
May 6th, 2022Riojas Funeral Home, 1451 S. Veterans Blvd., Eagle Pass, Texas announced the funeral arrangements of Maria De Los Angeles, age 67, of Eagle Pass who passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a Rosary…
Eagle Pass Eagles Battle San Antonio Harlan Hawks in Bi-District Baseball Championship
May 6th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles Baseball Team will battle the San Antonio Harlan High School Hawks in a best of three series for the University Interscholastic League Region IV-6A Bi-District Championship on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May…
