EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station marine unit rescued five illegal aliens as they attempted to cross the Rio Grande River, March 15. “There are many dangers associated with crossing the Rio Grande River illegally. These situations can be avoided by pursuing…

(PSA) The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact the lives of countless people around the world. United Medical Centers (UMC) has been closely monitoring reports and guidance on COVID-19 from The Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Rest assured that we have taken action and our team is prepared to ensure…

By The Texas Tribune March 19, 2020 “Coronavirus updates in Texas: Evictions halted in Harris county; cases spiking in San Antonio, Austin” 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: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass, Texas Mayor Luis E. Sifuentes declared a “State of Disaster” in the the City of Eagle Pass due to the Coronavirus pandemic afflicting the community and worldwide pursuant to Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code at…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Both the City of Eagle Pass and the County of Maverick, Texas have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) as the local governmental entities and community organizations have implemented preventive measures to avoid a community spread of the…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) Superintendent Samuel Mijares issued a press release on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 announcing the local school district’s decision to close normal district operations and move into remote instruction until further notice due to…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce issued a press release notifying the public that the 2020 Eagle Pass International Friendship Festival scheduled during March 20-28, 2020 has been postponed to a future date to be determined due to the Coronavirus Pandemic…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Maverick County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring an Emergency Health Order for the County of Maverick, Texas due to the Coronavirus Pandemic affecting the community and United States at a special meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas’ Lucky Eagle Casino in Eagle Pass, Texas has announced that it is temporarily closing on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 2 A.M. in light of the current Coronavirus outbreak gripping the State of Texas…

By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune March 18, 2020 “Collin County man’s death marks third Texas fatality from new 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 issues. Collin…