By Jose G. Landa, Copyrihht Southwest Texas College will celebrate Hispanic HeritageMonth with an afternoon of culture, tradition and community during its upcoming “Sigan Luchando” event at the Eagle Pass campus. The celebration is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, from noon to 2 p.m. at The Cowboy Corner on the…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Eagle Pass announced Wednesday, September 30. 2026 that Maverick County had met the requirements established by the City for a new Fire and Emergency Medical Services agreement for fiscal year 2027. The development moved both governments…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. EAGLE PASS — Empire Industrial Park is preparing to open a new chapter in its development with the groundbreaking of its first warehouse, a 136,500-square-foot facility planned on a 10-acre site in Eagle Pass, Texas. The ceremony is scheduled…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating women about the disease, encouraging regular screenings and recognizing those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer. The annual observance carries particular importance in Maverick County,…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Eagle Pass announced Tuesday, September 29, 2026 the appointment of Rodolfo Cardona as the city’s new fire chief following what officials described as a thorough selection process. Cardona brings extensive experience within the Eagle Pass Fire…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Community members gathered Tuesday, September 29, 2026 evening at the International Center for Trade for the Manos Unidas Fashion Gala Show 2026, an event combining fashion, art and community support to raise awareness and funding in the fight against…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. DEL RIO, Texas — A Houston, Texas man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of two migrants, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office…

Federal Jury Convicts Conroe Man of Enticing Minor in Del Rio By Jose G. Landa DEL RIO, Texas — A federal jury in Del Rio, Texas has convicted a 26-year-old Conroe, Texas man of enticing a minor following an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass Police Department welcomed Life Skills students from C.C. Winn High School on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 for a special visit that gave students an opportunity to learn more about local law enforcement and interact with officers….

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Breast cancer awareness and early detection remain important issues for women across Maverick County, where the most recent available federal cancer statistics show approximately 30 women are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer during an average year. The most recent…