By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Two men working for a private contractor cleaning a water tower of the City of Eagle Pass Water Works System, located at Calle Teran in Loma Bonita Subdivision in Eagle Pass, Texas, sustained a work-related accident on Friday, January…

By Elvia Limón, The Texas Tribune Jan. 29, 2021 “What do new variants of the coronavirus mean for Texans? And how can we best protect ourselves?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 With Maverick County experiencing a public health emergency due to the community spread of COVID-19, Maverick County Hospital District Chief Executive Officer Alma Martinez announced that starting on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 the local hospital district was starting a…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 The New York Times has placed the City of Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas as the No. 2 metropolitan area in the United States with the highest rate of new COVID-19 infections based on population size as a…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2021 Texas A & M University President Michael K. Young announced German Artemio De Luna Romo of Eagle Pass, Texas graduated on December 11, 2020 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and Construction Science at a commencement…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 26, 2021 “The late Sheldon Adelson’s gambling empire pushes forward with goal to bring casinos to Texas” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Jan. 27, 2021 “Census delays will force Texas lawmakers into a special session to redraw political maps” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

By Bryan Mena, The Texas Tribune Jan. 27, 2021 “Four Texas Democrats urge Joe Biden to rescind executive order pausing oil and gas leases on federal lands, waters” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…

(Press Release) (AUSTIN) — All Texas industries have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, but some have struggled more than others. In the recently released December/January edition of Fiscal Notes, our office takes a closer look at some of the industries most affected by the pandemic, including hotels and motels,…