By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc, Copyright 2020 The City of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico received notification from the State of Coahuila Health Department that two individuals from the city had tested positive for the COVID-19 virus on April 1, 2020. One of the individuals is an…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes announced that the City of Eagle Pass received notice from the Texas Department of State Health Services on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, that a fourth person had tested positive for COVID-19 in the…

By Nina Martin and Bernice Yeung, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Pregnant nurses and doctors say they are being forced to go to work with no formal accommodations or extra protections…

Diane Bernard, Public News Service – MD ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As older Americans face the health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security or “CARES” Act has specific provisions to help seniors cope with the financial consequences as well. Many folks aren’t aware that people…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune March 31, 2020 “Harris County’s misdemeanor judges won’t follow Abbott’s order limiting jail releases during coronavirus” 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 statewide…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune April 1, 2020 “Analysis: A digital divide with dire consequences for 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 and statewide issues. Editor’s note: If…

Andres Sosa, 90 years old, of Eagle Pass, TX, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31st, 2020.  He was born November 29, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan.  He was married to Emila Sosa on November 22, 1962.  He is survived by his wife Emila and seven children:  Andres Sosa Jr. & Selina Sosa (wife), Arturo…

The Eagle Pass Business Journal and its staff join the many Maverick Countians who mourn the passing of dearly beloved retired educator, public servant, entrepreneur, and community volunteer Arturo Mancha on Sunday, March 29, 2020, in Eagle Pass, Texas. Arturo Mancha served his family, students, local governmental and civic organizations,…

April 1, 2020 – Today is Census Day, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 Census and where they are counted. The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. Responding to the 2020 Census is easy, safe and important, and is key to…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The City of Eagle Pass City Council and Maverick County Commissioners Court approved a Declaration of Disaster Public Health Emergency Resolution at respectively called Emergency Meetings of both local governments on March 31, 2020 to establish a Stay-at-Home Order…