Butterflies at the Border
October 30th, 2025By Victoria Martinez; Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 As the monarch butterfly migration settles over the borderlands, a handful of bright orange monarchs still flutter along the Rio Grande, but each year, there are fewer to be seen. Scientists are noticing a rapid decline in butterflies, raising the…
Eagle Pass City Council Set to Raise Bridge Toll Rates; Seek to Hire Another Attorney on “As Needed Basis”
October 30th, 2025By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council is scheduled to tackle multiple key issues at their regular meeting set on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 100 S. Monroe Street, including, but not…
La Quinta Inn-Hawthorn Extended Stay Suites Hotel Now Open in Eagle Pass
October 30th, 2025By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 Nestled between the two City of Eagle Pass, Texas international bridges on the front lawn of the Eagle Pass Municipal Golf Course is the beautiful, sparkling four-story 95 room La Quinta Inn-Hawthorn Extended Stay Suites Hotel by Wyndham, located…
City of Eagle Pass and Maverick County Reach Agreement on Fire Protection and EMS Services
October 23rd, 2025By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 Both the City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council and Maverick County Commissioners Court approved the terms of an agreement between the City and County for fire protection and EMS services to county residents by the Eagle Pass Fire…
City’s Rush to Increase International Bridge Toll Rates Failed to Seek Recommendation from Bridge Board of Trustees
October 23rd, 2025By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council’s rush to increase the city’s international bridge toll rates for non-commercial vehicles, commercial vehicles, and buses came to a screeching halt at their special meeting held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025…
New State Law Prohibits School Board Trustees from Conducting Business with School District They Serve on Board
October 16th, 2025By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 The 89th Texas Legislature enacted a new state law, House Bill 210, that prohibits a public school board trustee or that of a charter school from conducting or receiving any business contract from the district or charter school they…
Parents Pack EPISD Board Room, Press Superintendent on Safety, Discipline, and Accountability
October 9th, 2025By: Eileen Hernandez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 EAGLE PASS, TX – What was scheduled as a one-hour Parent Q&A with Eagle Pass Independent School District Superintendent Samuel Mijares stretched well beyond its 5:30 p.m. end time Tuesday evening, October 7, 2025, wrapping up close to 7 p.m….
Eagle Pass Police Department Hosts National Night Out
October 9th, 2025By: Victoria Martinez, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Eagle Pass Police Department invited residents to take part in the city’s annual National Night Out event. This free, family-friendly celebration took place at the Patsy Winn Sports Complex, located at 1325 Patsy Winn…
Eagle Pass City Council to Consider Raising International Bridge Toll Rate for Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, and Buses at October 14th Meeting
October 9th, 2025By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2025 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council is scheduled to consider and take possible action on two agenda items at its scheduled Tuesday, October 14, 2025 regular meeting concerning the increase of international bridge toll rate for both…
