By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Eagle Pass will host government officials, community representatives and economic development stakeholders from across Southwest Texas during the Middle Rio Grande Development Council’s 2026 Regional Economic Development Forum. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 10…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Eagle Pass Independent School District Superintendent Samuel Mijares congratulated eight C.C. Winn High School teachers recently recognized for the outstanding performance of their students on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The educators were recognized for helping…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Southwest Texas College at Eagle Pass, Texas celebrated a successful Open House and Career Mixer on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, showcasing the newly renovated Transfer and Career Center and the growing number of opportunities and resources available to students….

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Housing Finance Corporation’s Vice-Chairman Roberto Ruiz called the meeting to order and presided over the meeting. Vice-Chairman Ruiz questioned the Board of Directors if any of them had received a letter or notice from Board Chairman…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Eagle Pass is about eight (8) days away from potentially stopping fire protection and emergency medical services to residents living outside the city limits as negotiations with Maverick County officials reportedly continue without a final agreement….

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. LAREDO, Texas — Webb County stands as one of the most important international trade gateways in the United States and North America, supported by four vehicular international bridges, extensive highway networks, customs facilities, warehouses, trucking companies and other infrastructure…

By Jose G. Landa, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. EAGLE PASS, Texas — Thursday, September 24, 2026 marks the 27th anniversary of the opening of the Camino Real International Bridge, a vital gateway connecting Eagle Pass, Texas, and Piedras Negras, Coahuila, and one of the region’s most important economic and…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County Commissioners Court will meet Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 5 P. M. to hold public hearings and consider adopting the County’s proposed budget and property tax rate for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The meeting comes as county…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. As Maverick County Commissioners Court weighs the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget, the Maverick County Sheriff’s Department in collaboration with city, state and federal law enforcement agencies have reduced the overall crime statistics in the U. S.-Mexico border county. According…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. LAREDO, Texas — A former Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to entice someone he believed was a 12-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity. Christian Estrada, 40, of…