By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 29, 2020 “Analysis: Testing the Texas political waters by breaking the rules” 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:…

By Alex Samuels, The Texas Tribune Jan. 29, 2020 “Bernie Sanders endorses Jessica Cisneros, primary challenger to Henry Cuellar” 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. Presidential candidate…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Jan. 29, 2020 “How U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston landed in the middle of impeachment” 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: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 With the Early Voting Period of January 15-28, 2020 ended, Eagle Pass citizens still have one day left of voting to elect a new City Mayor and two City Council Members on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 7 A.M. to…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The 2020 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show and Sale (MCJLS) held during January 22-25, 2020 in Eagle Pass, Texas benefitted over 300 local 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members, announced Tim Hardt, President of the Maverick County Junior…

(Press Release) In Del Rio yesterday afternoon, a federal judge sentenced 21–year-old Mary Ann Lara and her sister, 24-year-old Melissa Janet Lara, both of San Antonio, to 24 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release for their scheme to smuggle methamphetamine into the U.S. from Mexico,…

(Press Release) In San Antonio this afternoon, a federal jury convicted 49–year-old Luis Valencia of San Antonio, and his nephew, 34-year-old Mauricio Valencia of San Antonio, for their scheme to steal oil from oil companies and oilfield service companies operating in the South Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale, announced U.S. Attorney…

(Press Release) – The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is pleased to announce the appointment of current Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz as Deputy Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. “I cannot tell you how honored I am to have been selected for such an important post in the…

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents in Del Rio Sector continue to arrest people from numerous countries across the globe. “Del Rio Sector continues to arrest individuals from around the world,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz. “So far this year, the men and women of…

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents foiled 10 smuggling attempts over the weekend, arresting 11 smugglers and 33 illegal aliens. “Our agents and law enforcement partners stay vigilant day and night, working hard to identify smuggling attempts,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz. “Through our cooperative…