By Jose G. Landa. Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 is currently facing a financial crisis and embroiled in a leadership quarrel among Board members. On September 8, 2026, MCWCID No. 1 Board appointed former Board member Randy Edwards…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. State Senator Roland Gutierrez won reelection to Texas Senate District 19 in the November 3, 2026 general election, defeating Republican challenger Marcus Cardenas and securing a third term representing a district that includes Maverick County. With an estimated 99…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Democrat Katy Padilla Stout won the November 3, 2026 election for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District, defeating Republican Brandon Herrera and Independent Ben Mendoza to capture the seat previously held by Republican Tony Gonzales. With an estimated 99 percent of…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Stephany Valdez and Erika Diaz were elected to the Maverick County Hospital District Board of Directors in the November 3, 2026 general election, according to results released by the Maverick County Elections Department. The elections department, headed by Mariana…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Victor E. Perry, Hilda P. Martinez and Claudio Heredia won seats on the Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees in the November 3, 2026 general election, according to unofficial results released Wednesday morning. The Maverick County Elections…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Gerardo “Jerry” Morales won the Maverick County Judge race, while Dr. Alejandro Esquivel won the Precinct 4 county commissioner contest, according to unofficial November 3 general election results released Wednesday morning by the Maverick County Elections Department, headed by…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Elections Department apologized to voters, candidates and the community for delays in releasing unofficial results from the November 3, 2026 general election, attributing the delay primarily to difficulties processing certain hand-marked paper ballots. In a public…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. State Representative Heriberto Eddie Morales Jr. won reelection to Texas House District 74 in the November 3, 2026 general election, defeating Republican challenger Robert Garza and securing a fourth consecutive term representing Eagle Pass and the surrounding region. According…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Hospital District was selected to receive $1,773,293 through two rural healthcare grant initiatives supporting healthcare workforce development and improvements to medical facilities and equipment. The funding was included in an October 29, 2026, announcement by Governor…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Eagle Pass and local veterans organizations will host a Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10 a.m. in downtown Eagle Pass to honor the men and women who served in the United States…