(Press Release) Your health and safety is our top priority. There have been no cases of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) reported in Maverick County. To ensure the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, we continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and to proactively ensure our…

(PSA) After careful consideration and conferring with the 293rd District Court, we have decided to cancel the Court Jury Summons scheduled for March 27th . While there are still no reported cases of community spread of COVID-19 in the County, this suspension of Jury service is taken in abundance of…

(Press Release) Organizers for the 39th Annual Creative Arts Contest have decided to cancel the event to adhere to current guidelines recommended by the CDC of eliminating gatherings of 20 people or more, according to Ismael Martinez, public relations and social media specialist who oversees the contest. “After reviewing the…

(Press Release) Eagle Pass Tx – March 17, 2020 – The City of Eagle Pass International Bridge I & II will remain open under normal operating hours.   At this moment no closures are expected at either bridge.  Please refer to the City of Eagle Pass website or the COEP Bridge…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 Eagle Pass attorney Alberto Rodriguez has requested a vote recount of the recently held March 3, 2020 Texas Democratic Party Primary Election for the 293rd Judicial District Attorney race after narrowly falling to incumbent District Attorney Roberto Serna of Crystal…

(Press Release) Prioritizing the safety, health and welfare of the Eagle Pass/Maverick County community and its visitors as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread worldwide, the Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has deemed it necessary and prudent to postpone its March 20th through March 28th annual International…

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The Trump administration has yet to issue clear guidance to federal employees nationwide on whether they can work at home as the coronavirus pandemic escalates. The result…

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Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service – KY LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, so does anxiety. Health professionals say social distancing, frequent hand washing for 20 seconds with hot, soapy water, and staying at home if you feel sick are especially critical to protecting…

(Press Release) Effective today March 16th 2020, in its efforts to implement preventive measures due to the Corona virus, the Eagle Pass Police Department will limit in person calls and non-emergency calls until further notice.  All Citizens calling for a NON-EMERGENCY and wanting to file a report, will be asked…