Austin, TX — Today Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced committee assignments on the House Floor. Representative Poncho Nevárez was appointed Chairman of Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee. Representative Nevárez previously served as Vice-Chair from 2015 through January 2019. The Committee has jurisdiction over law enforcement, prevention of crime and the…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 The Eagle Pass Independent School District Superintendent Gilberto Gonzalez presented a check to the Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Associaiton Board President Tim Hardt for the amount of $13,825 as a donation for the 2019 Piggy Gram Collection among local…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 A packed and cheering audience of over 700 people witnessed the coronation of the 2019 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Royalty Court on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at the Zan Mathies Showbarn in Maverick County Lake in Eagle Pass, Texas,…

By Robert Barnes, The Washington Post Jan. 22, 2019 “Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to quickly take up census citizenship question” 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 2019 At a public hearing held on Friday, January 18, 2019, at 8:30 A.M., 365th Judicial District Judge Amado Abascal, III and 293rd Judicial District Judge Maribel Flores jointly appointed Acting Maverick County Auditor Karla Mazuka as the new County Auditor…

By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Jan. 18, 2019 “Analysis: Property taxes in Texas are high. Don’t expect the Legislature to change that.” 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…

By: Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service – MD ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Stress can affect a person’s mental and physical health in many ways, and as the government shutdown keeps many in financial stress, a new study shows fluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased risk of heart disease….

By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Jan. 18, 2019 “Will Texas’ attempt to shake up school finance lead to higher stakes for standardized tests?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community.  The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas. January’s Teacher of…

Uvalde, TX, January 18, 2019– SWTJC President Hector Gonzales got a one‑year extension on his contract at the Jan. 17 meeting of the Southwest Texas Junior College board of trustees. Following an executive session, SWTJC Board President Rodolfo R. Flores entertained a motion to extend Gonzales’ contract. The vote to…