City of Eagle Pass Heavy Rainfall/Flooding Alert
September 14th, 2018(PSA) The City of Eagle Pass has received news of possible heavy rainfall or flooding this weekend due to Tropical Weather, off the Texas coast becoming a tropical depression today. A large area of deep, tropical moisture is expected to move into south Texas, which is set to impact our…
Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks Host Eagle Pass Eagles in 13th Annual City Football Championship
September 12th, 2018By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2018 The thundering Eagle Pass C.C. Winn High School Mavericks host cross-town rival Eagle Pass High School Eagles in the 13th Annual City Football Championship on Friday, September 14, 2018, at 7:30 P.M. at the Eagle Pass Independent School District…
2018 EPISD Stadium Rules/Tips; EPHS Eagles vs WINN Mavericks Football Game
September 12th, 2018Tip 1: Signs Paper banners or painted posters are not allowed in the stadium, but spirit signs are allowed to be tied to the stadium railing as long as they don’t obstruct view and are in good taste and inoffensive. Tip 2: Prohibited Items Balloons, confetti, confetti cannons, powder and…
Texas projects state funding for schools to drop as local revenue grows
September 12th, 2018By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2018 “Texas projects state funding for schools to drop as local revenue grows” 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….
Aaron E. Valdez Announces Candidacy for Hospital District Board
September 12th, 2018I am Aaron E. Valdez, a young and energetic businessman and entrepreneur in Eagle Pass, Texas. I would like to formally announce my candidacy for a seat on the Maverick County Hospital District Board of Directors. My parents are Rito and Sonia Valdez, the patriarchs of the family funeral home…
Lupita Fuentes Announces Candidacy for School Board
September 12th, 2018My name is Lupita Fuentes and I am announcing my candidacy for reelection for the Eagle Pass Independent School District Place 5. I was raised in Maverick County and attended EPISD schools before continuing my education to become a nurse. I received extensive education in Health, Child Development and Early…
Border Patrol apprehensions of families increased 38 percent in August
September 12th, 2018By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Sept. 12, 2018 “Border Patrol apprehensions of families increased 38 percent in August” 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. The number…
Authorities Can Now Deny Visa and Green Card Applications Without Giving Applicants a Chance to Fix Errors
September 11th, 2018By: Kavitha Surana, ProPublica As President Donald Trump wages a vocal battle against illegal immigration, his administration has been working more quietly to cut down on legal pathways to immigrate to the U.S. On Tuesday, a new policy kicks in, allowing officers with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to…
Report: Texas criteria for polluted site cleanup ‘significantly weaker’ than neighboring states
September 11th, 2018By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune Sept. 11, 2018 “Report: Texas criteria for polluted site cleanup ‘significantly weaker’ than neighboring states” 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….
Texas considering cutting high school cosmetology courses
September 11th, 2018By Kathryn Lundstrom, The Texas Tribune Sept. 11, 2018 “Texas considering cutting high school cosmetology courses” 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. Editor’s note: This story has…