Press Release (AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.84 billion in May, 4.1 percent more than in May 2022. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May. “The rate of sales tax…

Eagle Passan Humberto “Beto” Garza passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home in Eagle Pass, Texas, accompanied by his wife, Cecilia, and family. Funeral arrangements to be announced on Monday, June 12, 2023. Rest in Peace, Humberto “Beto” Garza.

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 Eagle Passans mourn the passing of local retired banker, former Eagle Pass City Councilman, Citizen of the Year, former radio disc jockey and personality, master of ceremony, and extraordinary community volunteer Humberto “Beto” Garza on Saturday, June 10, 2023,…

Por: Selene M. Calderon El Concilio de la Ciudad de Eagle Pass,Texas, votó a favor de contratar los servicios del despacho de abogados de Ana Sofia Berain de Laredo, Texas, para que se encargue de la asesoría legal de la ciudad, el tema fue presentado en la reunión ordinaria de…

Por: Selene M. Calderon. La propuesta para reducir la semana laboral en las oficinas del Ayuntamiento fue aplazada por el Concilio de Eagle Pass, tema en el que autoridades de la ciudad proponían disminuir a cuatro días de trabajo y descansar los viernes. El Alcalde Rolando Salinas Jr., dijo que…

(Press Release) AUSTIN – (June 6, 2023) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $24,000,000 to Maverick County, consisting of $7,200,000 in financing and $16,800,000 in grant funding from the Economically Distressed Areas Program (EDAP). The County will use the…

The governor revealed plans for a floating river barrier at a Capitol signing ceremony for six new laws related to border security. The first 1,000-foot section will be set up near Eagle Pass. By Zach Despart and Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune June 8, 2023 “Texas to deploy buoys to…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Eagle Pass, Texas City Council unanimously approved to authorize Interim City Manager Ivan Morua to open the solicitation of applicants for the position of City Manager, which has had an Interim City Manager since August 9, 2022, at…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The City of Eagle Pass, Texas City Council approved the appointment of the Ana Sophia Berain-Garcia Law Firm as new legal counsel (City Attorney) by a 4-0-1 majority vote at its regular meeting held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023,…

City of Eagle Pass Press Release Eagle Pass, TX – Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr. and the City Council are proud to announce that the City Secretary’s Office has been awarded the Municipal Clerk’s Office of Achievement of Excellence Award by the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA). The City of Eagle…