(Press Release) Southwest Texas Junior College is now an official Part 147 General and Airframe training school. On Dec. 19, SWTJC officials received the official notice of the approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).  The FAA is the governmental body of the United States with powers to regulate all…

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to an Eagle Pass Station temporary checkpoint seized a loaded handgun from a man attempting to smuggle four illegal aliens, Jan. 5. “Smugglers in possession of loaded firearms are of serious concern to me,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul L….

(Press Release) – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Carrizo Springs Station checkpoint arrested two smugglers attempting to smuggle an illegal alien in a rental vehicle, Jan. 5. “As these smugglers continue in their attempts to pass through our checkpoints, we stand ready,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol…

By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Jan. 7, 2020 “He spent a month in Texas jail accused of hauling 3,350 pounds of marijuana. But lab results say it was legal hemp.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Jan. 7, 2020 “An open-government mystery solved: McAllen paid Enrique Iglesias $485,000 for 2015 performance” 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….

(Press Release) Happy New Year! In 2008, with the support of my wife and family, I made the decision to run for the office of Councilperson Place 4 of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas. I was elected and deeply honored that the Great Citizens of Eagle Pass trusted me…

Maverick County Hospital District’s Mental Health Clinician, Elias Diaz, has officially registered his candidacy for the Eagle Pass City Council election. Mr. Diaz is a native of Eagle Pass, TX. and is looking to continue giving back to his community. “I think I’ve done what I can do as a…

(Press Release) I, Rolando Salinas, Jr., would like to formally announce my candidacy for the City of Eagle Pass City Council. I was born and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas. My parents are Rolando Salinas and the late Yolanda Salinas. My siblings are Alicia Flores, Alma Morales, Adrian Salinas, and…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Elizabeth Chisum De La Garza has authorized the Eagle Pass Business Journal to announce her candidacy for the Eagle Pass City Council Place 2 position in the City Special Officers Election on February 1, 2020. “I am honored to have…

(Press Release) The field of candidates running to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 74 seat has expanded by one, as City of Del Rio Council Member Rowland Garza officially filed his candidacy in Austin on December 9th 2019. House District 74 is the largest District in Texas, encompassing…