By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 After a tumultuous and chaotic Maverick County Commissioners Court meeting held on Monday, October 30, 2023, to legally approve the issuance of $7.2 million of Maverick County Certificates of Obligations (bonds) as the county’s 30% matching contribution towards the…

Por: Selene M. Calderón. El culto a la muerte era un aspecto fundamental de las  culturas autóctonas de Mesoamérica, según datos históricos, cuando alguien moría era envuelto en un petate y sus familiares organizaban una fiesta con la creencia de guiarlo en su recorrido al más allá, además, colocaban comida…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and take possible action on whether to establish a new City-Owned entity to be called the City of Eagle Pass Public Improvement District No….

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Eagle Pass High School Eagles crushed arch-rival Del Rio High School Rams 48-14 in the 102nd rivalry meeting between the two teams in a key District 30-6A football game on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Eagle Pass…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 Maverick County Commissioners Court approved the issuance of $7.2 million in Certificates of Obligations (Bonds) as part of a $24 million project by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to expand the Maverick County Water Treatment Plant by declaring…

PRESS RELEASE November 1, 2023 Eagle Pass, TX – Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr. and the City Council are proud to announce that the City of Eagle Pass has been awarded a Body-Worn Camera Grant in the amount of $64,695. The grant funds were awarded through the Office of Governor Greg…

News Release Nov. 1, 2023 AUSTIN — At two upcoming scoping meetings along the Gulf Coast, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will seek public comment on the future of light goose harvest management in Texas. Historically, Texas coastal prairies and marshes were home to one of North America’s largest wintering…

A bill to increase the state’s support for school safety appears stalled in this month’s special legislative session. But even if it passes, superintendents warn it isn’t enough. By Caroline Wilburn, The Texas Tribune Nov. 1, 2023 “School leaders say Texas’ campus safety funding doesn’t cover new state mandates” was…

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Oct. 27, 2023 “Texas judge temporarily blocks release of “unlawful” school accountability ratings” 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. Sign up…

By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Oct. 30, 2023 “Attorney General Ken Paxton’s securities fraud trial set for April 15” 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. Sign…