All four of the deceased were found within 48 hours in the Rio Grande, a common but dangerous crossing point into the United States from Mexico. — Read on www.texastribune.org/2023/07/04/texas-border-drowning-deaths/

House Bill 2127 — dubbed the “Death Star” law by opponents — prevents local governments from creating rules that go further than what’s allowed under broad areas of state law. Houston’s suit says the new law violates the state’s constitution. — Read on www.texastribune.org/2023/07/03/houston-texas-lawsuit-local-control/

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 Citizens of Eagle Pass, Texas personally witnessed City of Eagle Pass heavy machinery equipment and personnel bulldozing a long-standing Rio Grande River Island adjacent to the Boat Ramp at Shelby Park, changing the Rio Grande’s water flow, while building…

(Dad and Papa, Born: June 1, 1934, Died: June 23, 2023) The extraordinary life of Dr. Laurence Joseph Augustine Murtagh began on June 1, 1934 when he was born prematurely while his parents were on holiday. He traveled the world and loved to tell stories of riding bikes across Europe…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 A group of undocumented immigrants from Venezuela and Honduras attempted to rush into the United States at the Eagle Pass International Bridge No. 1 in Eagle Pass, Texas at the United States-Mexico border with Piedras Negras, Coahuila on Wednesday,…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 A serious motor vehicle accident was reported on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at approximately 1 p.m. at the U. S. Border Patrol Checkpoint on U. S. Highway 277 South in Dimmit County near Carrizo Springs, Texas, injuring at least…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 All across the United States, Americans will celebrate the 247th Anniversary of its Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, including the City of Eagle Pass who is hosting a patriotic 4th of July Stars and Stripes Parade at…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Mavericks Head Football Coach Eric Villasenor announced the 2023 Varsity Football Schedule. Texas high school football commences on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, with players eligible for strength and conditioning training and two-a-days…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Port of Eagle Pass 2023 Trade Summit held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the City of Eagle Pass International Center for Trade drew a record 450 attendees and featured distinguished speakers such as Texas Secretary of State…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 Eagle Pass High School Eagles Head Football Coach Tom Gonzalez announced the 2023 Varsity Football Schedule. Coach Gonzalez stated that all coaches and players report for football on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 with strength and conditioning drills at the…