Abortion drug remains approved, with restrictions, appeals court rules
April 14th, 2023Mifepristone will remain on the market, but approved only for use up to seven weeks of pregnancy, versus 10 weeks, and it cannot be prescribed by telehealth or mailed, which were already illegal in Texas. By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune April 13, 2023 “Abortion drug remains approved, with restrictions,…
“Selena Tribute” To Be Presented Saturday, April 15 at Eagle Pass Art & Culture Center
April 14th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 Fans of Tejano Music Queen, Selena Quintanilla Perez, annually celebrate during April the iconic late recording artist in honor of her birthday, April 16. Eagle Pass is no exception as the Eagle Pass Art and Culture Center will present…
How Republicans’ threats to tenure and diversity might undercut their own efforts to advance Texas’ universities
April 11th, 2023Texas lawmakers are poised to create a new multibillion-dollar endowment to boost emerging research universities in national rankings. But faculty members say banning diversity offices and tenure would stymie those efforts. By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune April 11, 2023 “How Republicans’ threats to tenure and diversity might undercut their…
Tras falsa amenaza de bomba buscan dar con la persona responsable de cometer dicho acto
April 7th, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon La mañana del miércoles 5 de Marzo de 2023, se recibió un reporte de amenaza de bomba al interior del edificio de la Casa de Corte del Condado de Maverick, que provocó la movilización de la policía de Eagle Pass, el departamento de sheriff del Condado…
Semana Santa en la Fe Católica
April 7th, 2023Por: Selene M. Calderon La Semana Santa o Semana Mayor tiene sus orígenes en la Fe Cristiana Católica, comienza con el Domingo de Ramos y termina con el Domingo de Resurrección. Durante esta semana se rememora la Pasión de Cristo narrada en los evangelios bíblicos como la entrada de Jesús…
Maverick County Courthouse Received Bomb Threat During Court Proceedings
April 7th, 2023By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2023 The Maverick County Courthouse, located at 500 Quarry Street, Eagle Pass, Texas received a telephonic bomb threat on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at approximately 10:20 a.m. while 293rd Judicial District Court Judge Maribel Flores was holding a criminal docket…
Press Release From the Office of the District Attorney
April 6th, 2023On April 5, 2023 a bomb threat was made during the morning hours directed at the Maverick County Courthouse. Accordingly, the building was evacuated and the fire department and law enforcement immediately responded. After a search it was determined that the thread was false. The Office of the District Attorney…
Del Rio Sector Agents Rescue a Group of 140 Migrants Stranded in the Rio Grande
April 6th, 2023News Release DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector, assisted by the Eagle Pass Fire Department, rescued a group of 140 migrants stranded on an island, on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande River. On April 3, at approximately 3 p.m., a large group…
State retirees struggle through inflation while budget plans leave them out
April 6th, 2023Budget proposals in the Texas Legislature include billions in raises for current and retired teachers, as well as current state employees. So far, retired state employees are not mentioned in the budget plans. The state’s former public servants haven’t had a pension raise in 20 years. By Karen Brooks Harper,…
City of Eagle Pass Announces Park Rules for Easter
April 4th, 2023PRESS RELEASE Eagle Pass, TX – City of Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr., and the City Council would like to inform the community of the park rules and regulations for City parks. The park rules and regulations established by the City of Eagle Pass will help us conserve our…
