By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized numerous students and district departments on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at their regular meeting for academic achievement, leadership and excellence during a meeting of the Board. Superintendent Samuel Mijares…

Eagle Pass Officials Review Expansion of Early Voting Locations for May City Election By Jose G. Landa The Community Transformation Alliance and representatives from the City of Eagle Pass are moving forward with discussions that could expand early voting locations for the upcoming municipal election on May 1, 2026 potentially…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Eagle Pass Independent School District was recognized as a Texas Way District of Distinction during the EPISD Board of Trustees meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Superintendent Samuel Mijares congratulated the district’s student-athletes, coaches, administrators and trustees for earning…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Commissioners Court will hold a regular meeting today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Maverick County Courthouse, located at 500 Quarry Street in Eagle Pass. The 45-item agenda includes…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc.. Maverick County Republican Party candidate for County Judge Ruben J. Camarillo in the upcoming November 3, 2026 Election announced on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 in his personal Facebook Page that “As of today, I am stepping aside from the…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Maverick County’s taxable property value has more than doubled during the past decade, raising questions about whether the rapid growth accurately reflects the economic reality experienced by local families. County tax records and reports from the Texas Comptroller of…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass Independent School District is observing National Campus Safety Awareness Month throughout September, reaffirming its commitment to providing safe, secure and welcoming learning environments for students, teachers and staff. EPISD Superintendent Samuel Mijares informed the community that…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. EAGLE PASS, Texas — The Maverick County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to discuss a proposed fiscal year 2026–2027 budget shaped by declining revenues, the loss of a major federal jail contract and…

By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Mexican Consulate at Eagle Pass under the leadership of Consul Vivian Juarez Mondragon will host its traditional “Grito de Independencia” celebration on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at San Juan Plaza in downtown Eagle Pass starting at 6 P.M.,…

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…