Beto O’Rourke committed to serving out his six-year Senate term if elected. Ted Cruz? Not so much.
September 27th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Sept. 27, 2018 “Beto O’Rourke committed to serving out his six-year Senate term if elected. Ted Cruz? Not so much.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Ronald Hixson Announces Candidacy for Re-Election to Hospital District Board
September 27th, 2018I am a candidate for re-election to the Maverick County Hospital District Board of Directors. This action is taken in an effort to continue projects that are expanding the quality of health services needed in this region and in the City of Eagle Pass. Four years ago, this Board was…
Eagle Pass City Council Approves $32 Million Certificates of Obligation for Several City Projects
September 26th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council unanimously approved to issue $32 Million in Certificates of Obligation to fund the development and improvement of several much needed City Projects at their Special Meeting held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018….
Eagle Pass V.F.W. Post 8562 Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War
September 26th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 Over 40 Maverick County Vietnam War Veterans and their families, friends, and public dignitaries commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War in a solemn ceremony on Monday, September 24, 2018 at the historic Fort Duncan Museum in Eagle…
Texas’ violent crime rate increased in 2017, while the number of police per resident shrank
September 25th, 2018By Matt Zdun and Elbert Wang, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2018 “Texas’ violent crime rate increased in 2017, while the number of police per resident shrank” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
Bipartisan Furor as North Carolina Election Law Shrinks Early Voting Locations by Almost 20 Percent
September 25th, 2018by Blake Paterson, ProPublica In June, the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation mandating that all early voting sites in the state remain open for uniform hours on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., a move supporters argued would reduce confusion and ultimately make early voting easier and more…
Ken Paxton is fighting to kill Obamacare. Can a Democrat win on a campaign to stop him?
September 25th, 2018By Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune Sept. 25, 2018 “Ken Paxton is fighting to kill Obamacare. Can a Democrat win on a campaign to stop him?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
Latino Vote Urged on National Voter Registration Day
September 25th, 2018(Press Release) Washington, DC – Mi Familia Vota invites Latinos to collectively register to vote in preparation for the November 6th midterm elections. Voter registration drives and activities have been coordinated across the country to maximize National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). Ben Monterroso, executive director of Mi Familia Vota issued the following statement: “This…
Eagle Pass High School Class of 1978 to Host 40th Anniversary Class Reunion during October 19-20th
September 25th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The Eagle Pass High School Class of 1978 announces its 40th Anniversary Class Reunion during October 19-20, 2018 and invites all class members and families to join them in Eagle Pass, Texas to celebrate and reminisce their beautiful high school…
U.S. Senate Candidate Beto O’Rourke Earns Many Voters Support at Eagle Pass Campaign Rally
September 25th, 2018By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 A day after a successful television debate against rival incumbent Republican U. S. Senator Ted Cruz, Democratic Party U.S. Senate Candidate Congressman Beto O’Rourke (D-El Paso) received an enthusiastic welcome to Eagle Pass and Maverick County, Texas amidst glaring Mariachi…