By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2025 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County is faring worse than the average county in Texas and the nation in the conditions that influence residents’ health and quality of life, according to the 2025 County Health Rankings and Roadmaps. Behind that assessment are significant…

Maverick County Expected to Lower Tax Rate, but Property Owners Will Still Pay More By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County Commissioners Court is expected to adopt a lower property tax rate for the 2026–2027 fiscal year than last year, but many homeowners will…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. More than 1.2 million Texas voter registrations were listed in suspense status as of March 2026, prompting election officials to encourage residents to verify their information before the November 3 general election. The figure represented approximately 6.5 percent of…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. AUSTIN, Texas — Texans considering installing solar panels on their homes will have additional consumer protections beginning September 1, 2026 as a new state law regulating residential solar sales takes effect. Senate Bill 1036 establishes new oversight of residential…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Hospital District Board of Trustees approved an approximately $112 million balanced budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year Monday, August 31, 2026, while maintaining its property tax rate at $0.121 per $100 of taxable valuation. MCHD Chief…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County residents will soon have access to advanced robotic-assisted surgery closer to home as the Maverick County Hospital District prepares to introduce the da Vinci Robotic Surgery Program to the community. MCHD Chief Executive Officer Nestor Bonilla informed…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Eagle Pass hosted an “Understanding the Economic Development Process” workshop Thursday, July 23, 2026, bringing together community leaders, business representatives and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening the local economy and creating new opportunities for…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. EAGLE PASS, Texas — The controversial Maverick County Housing Finance Corporation (MCHFC) Board of Directors held a meeting on Friday, September 4, 2026 at the 293rd Judicial District Courtroom in Eagle Pass, Texas, tackling questions from taxpayers concerning its…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass Fire Department celebrated the accomplishments, promotions and dedicated service of its personnel on Friday, August 28, while honoring and bidding farewell to retiring Fire Chief Manuel “Sonny” Mello III. The ceremony was hosted by Assistant Fire…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Pass Business Journal, Inc. September is National Suicide Awareness Month, a time dedicated to encouraging conversations about mental health, recognizing warning signs and reminding those who may be struggling that help and support are readily available. Locally, The Support Hub of Eagle…