By Sarah R. Champagne, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2020 “Coronavirus cases in Texas nursing homes more than doubled in July. Families say the state still isn’t testing enough.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2020 “What happens when a hurricane hits a coronavirus hot spot? South Texas cities found out the hard way.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass Assistant Fire Chief and Co-Director of the Eagle Pass and Maverick County Emergency Operations Center Rodolfo “Woody” Cardona sadly announced that three additional Maverick County citizens passed away from COVID-19 and 108 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases…

Dr. Jose Oliver Riojas January 26, 1982- July 17, 2020 Dr. Jose Oliver Riojas, age 38, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 in Chicago, IL. Jose was born on January 26, 1982 in Eagle Pass, TX to Dr. Jose Riojas, Jr. OD and Irasema Del Rio Riojas. Jose attended…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The national non-profit organization ‘Run for Something’ announced that they have endorsed Eagle Passan Elias Diaz for the City of Eagle Pass City Council Place 2 seat in the upcoming September 5, 2020 Run-Off Election. In the initial February 1,…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Incumbent Maverick County Constable Precinct No. 1 Rudy Valdez has filed an official application for a recount of the July 14, 2020 Primary Run-Off Election against challenger Oscar “Ram” Ramos with the Maverick County Democratic Party on Monday, July 27,…

By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune July 28, 2020 “Texas families now have until Aug. 21 to apply for food aid to make up for free and reduced-price meals” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them —…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Maverick County citizens mourn the loss of five dearly beloved brethren who lost their battle against the deadly novel coronavirus and 68 new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases were reported during the weekend of July…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune July 27, 2020 “Gov. Greg Abbott extends early voting for November election by six days, starting Oct. 13” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

(Press Release) Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the grade promotion requirement related to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for students in grades 5 and 8 has been waived for the upcoming school year. Typically, school systems must take into account a student’s score on…