By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County residents who need help with IRS notices, tax questions or problems delaying their refunds will have an opportunity to meet with IRS representatives in Eagle Pass on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The IRS Community Assistance Event will…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District Number One Board of Directors will consider a proposal to list and sell up to 5,000 acre-feet of water during its regular meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The meeting is scheduled…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced more than $350,000 in federal funding for Maverick County through Operation Stonegarden, supporting continued cooperation between local law enforcement and federal agencies on border security. Operation Stonegarden is a federal grant program that helps…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business. Journal, Inc. The sixth annual Lexy’s Pumpkin Patch was a great success Saturday, October 10, 2026 as families gathered in Hopedale to enjoy fall festivities and support children facing heart conditions. Behind the pumpkins, music and children’s activities was the memory…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal. Inc. Anastacio Hernandez-Hernandez, 45, a Mexican national, was sentenced October 7, 2026 to 75 months in federal prison for assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Eagle Pass, Texas. According to the Justice Department, agents encountered Hernandez-Hernandez and two other…

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 12. 2026, we honor the histories, cultures and contributions of Indigenous peoples whose communities continue to enrich our country. This day invites us to learn, listen and appreciate the generations who came before us, while recognizing the Indigenous families shaping our communities today. As we…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal Inc. Ninety-six students living within Eagle Pass Independent School District boundaries are participating in Texas’ new school voucher program, according to a state report, placing the statewide education initiative into the local discussion over enrollment and public school funding. The…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright Eagle Pass Business Journal Inc., 2026 The City of Eagle Pass announced the promotion of Eleazar Cuevas to assistant fire chief, recognizing his 24 years of service as the Fire Department moves forward under newly appointed Fire Chief Rodolfo Cardona. Mayor Aaron Valdez congratulated Cuevas…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County Hospital District announced its 11th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event during a press conference Monday, October 12, 2026 at the district’s conference room, inviting residents to attend an evening focused on early detection, community resources and honoring…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa brought her campaign to Maverick County on Sunday, October 11, 2026 drawing a large crowd of residents, public officials, local candidates and supporters to a successful rally at the International Center for Trade in…