Eagle Pass, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station arrested a member of the Mara Salvatrucha, MS-13, criminal gang, who had been previously deported. “Violent criminals continue to illegally cross the border and attempt to make their way farther into the United States,” said…

EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station apprehended a large group of undocumented immigrants Monday morning in the small town of Quemado, which lies just northwest of Eagle Pass. At approximately 8:40 a.m. agents conducting routine patrol operations in Quemado, encountered a group…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Only four candidates registered for two City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council seats for the Saturday, May 4, 2019 Election, according to City Secretary Imelda Rodriguez. For Place 1 of the Eagle Pass City Council, incumbent Councilmember William “Billy”…

By Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune Feb. 26, 2019 “Democrats had historic gains in Texas in 2018. They’re setting their sights on even more in 2020.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…

By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Feb. 25, 2019 “Federal judge directs more counties to halt voter citizenship review efforts as lawsuits proceed” 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 Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune Feb. 26, 2019 “Analysis: Texas has a two-for-one option for Julián Castro and Beto O’Rourke” 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….

(Eagle Pass, TX – February 26, 2019) The City of Eagle Pass held a Legislative Delegate Briefing on February 21, at the International Center for Trade, in preparation for its 2019 Legislative Days on March 6 & 7, in Austin. Mayor Ramsey English-Cantu thanked delegates for volunteering to serve as…

(Eagle Pass, TX – February 28, 2019) The Eagle Pass Young Professionals Group (YPG) celebrated its one-year anniversary on February 21, at the Rancho Steak Bar & Grill. The YPG falls under the umbrella of the City of Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee (BEDC), and its Labor Workforce…

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Eagle Pass Station arrested a group of illegal aliens near Eagle Pass, Texas.  A Honduran female in the group stated she was kidnapped in Mexico before entering the United States. “Smugglers have no regard for human dignity or safety in the pursuit…

By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Feb. 25, 2019 “Texas Senate panel advances $5,000 teacher pay raise proposal” 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. After a contentious…