After nearly dying of COVID-19, a Texas mom encourages pregnant women to get vaccinated
February 8th, 2022By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 8, 2022 “After nearly dying of COVID-19, a Texas mom encourages pregnant women to get vaccinated” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
Earthquakes in Texas doubled in 2021. Scientists cite years of oil companies injecting sludgy water underground.
February 8th, 2022By Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune Feb. 8, 2022 “Earthquakes in Texas doubled in 2021. Scientists cite years of oil companies injecting sludgy water underground.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
Texas National Guard Soldier Killed While Working on Operation Lone Star
February 8th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 A Texas National Guard soldier working on Governor Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star in Brackettville, Kinney County, Texas was accidentally shot with a personal weapon while undergoing training at Fort Clark Springs on Monday, February 7, 2022, said the…
As culture wars envelop schools, North Texas sees a superintendent exodus
February 4th, 2022By Brian Lopez and Timia Cobb, The Texas Tribune Feb. 4, 2022 “As culture wars envelop schools, North Texas sees a superintendent exodus” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…
Texas tenants hit with soaring rent increases see little relief in sight
February 4th, 2022By Timia Cobb, The Texas Tribune Feb. 4, 2022 “Texas tenants hit with soaring rent increases see little relief in sight” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….
Joint Meeting of Eagle Pass and Maverick County Entities Focuses on Economic Development
February 4th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 A joint meeting of the City of Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Maverick County Hospital District, Eagle Pass Independent School District, Eagle Pass Water Works and Sewer System, Eagle Pass-Maverick County Economic Development Alliance, and local, state, and federal representatives…
March 1, 2022 Primary Election Heating Up in Maverick County, Early Voting Starts February 14-25
February 4th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 With the voter registration deadline closed on January 31, 2022, Texas voter registration rolls for each county have been finalized and individual voting cards have been mailed out to all registered voters. Maverick County Elections Administrator Roy Schmerber and…
Eagle Pass City Councilman Elias Diaz Named to Texas HHS Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
February 4th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHS) announced that Eagle Pass City Councilman Elias Diaz has been named as one of 19 Texans selected to the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee after a rigorous application process. Diaz is a…
Eagle Pass Young Woman Shot in the Head by Boyfriend Dies from Wound, Suspect Now Charged with Murder
February 4th, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 A 24 year-old young woman from Eagle Pass, Texas who was shot in the head by her boyfriend died from her wound on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at a medical hospital in San Antonio, announced Maverick County Sheriff’s Department…
Eagle Pass Winn High School Mavericks Remain in Class 5A after U. I. L. Realignment
February 3rd, 2022By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2022 Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator Eric Villasenor announced that the Mavericks will remain in Class 5A for football, all non-football sports, and all academic and interscholastic activities for 2022-2024 after…