New York City sues bus companies that Texas hired to transport migrants
January 10th, 2024More than 33,000 migrants have arrived from Texas since August 2022. The city wants bus companies to pay more than $700 million. By Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4, 2024 “New York City sues bus companies that Texas hired to transport migrants” was first published by The Texas…
International bridge projects get speedier approval process with push from Texas lawmakers
January 10th, 2024U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, led the effort to set a maximum 120-day timeline for the president to decide whether to approve a permit for new international bridge projects. The previous process could have taken years. By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4,…
City of Eagle Pass Discloses 12 Applicants for City Manager Selected by City Council for Interviews Pursuant to Public Information Act Request
January 5th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas disclosed on Friday, January 5, 2024, the names and city of residence of each of the 12 applicants for the City Manager position selected or invited by the Eagle Pass City Council for…
Eagle Pass City Council Invites 12 Applicants for City Manager Interviews
January 5th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Copyright 2024 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council finally narrowed the list of 46 applicants for the vacant City Manager position to 12 applicants whom have been invited for interviews after taking 18 months to prioritize the hiring of…
Maverick County Third International Bridge Presidential Permit Review Fast-Tracked By President Biden
January 5th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 Maverick County, Texas’ application as lead sponsor for a third international bridge United States Presidential Permit, in collaboration with the private investment company, Puerto Verde Holdings, LLC, was fast-tracked by President Joe Biden’s approval and subsequent signing of the…
2024 Maverick County Jr. Livestock Show & Sale Schedule Announced
January 5th, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 The 2024 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show and Sale (MCJLS) schedule was announced with activities kicking-off on Saturday, January 7, 2024 at 4 p.m. with the traditional and beautiful MCJLS Pageant and continuing with other activities through January 20,…
Statement from CBP on Resumption of Field Operations in Arizona, California, and Texas
January 3rd, 2024Press Release Tue, 01/02/2024 WASHINGTON — “Beginning Jan. 4, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Office of Field Operations will resume operations at the following locations: “CBP will continue to prioritize our border security mission as necessary in response to this evolving situation. We continue to assess security situations, adjust…
Eagle Pass City Council to Tackle City Manager Selection Process 18 Months Later
January 1st, 2024By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2024 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council has scheduled its first regular meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 100 S. Monroe Street in Eagle Pass and will finally tackle…
Rio Grande Threatened By Barriers at Eagle Pass
December 29th, 2023By Dr. Adriana E. Martinez. Like most of us here in Eagle Pass, I grew up on the Rio Grande and it fostered in me a love for nature and water and the river is a true symbol of two cultures coming together. The Rio Grande is where I first learned I…
Tradición, rituales y renovación para recibir al Año Nuevo
December 29th, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderón, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023. La Nochevieja o víspera de Año Nuevo se celebra con especial fervor la noche del 31 de diciembre para finalizar el año en curso y dar la bienvenida al nuevo, con un gran festejo desde el primer minuto del…
