by Jim Malewitz, The Texas Tribune April 25, 2017 A pair of federal court rulings that Texas leaders purposefully discriminated against minority voters in rejiggering congressional and state House boundaries have triggered a slew of pressing questions among politicos here: Will Texas soon see new political maps that are friendlier…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017 San Antonio, TX- Former Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles pitcher Krystal De La Cruz was recognized as the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week on April 17, 2017 after earning two wins against the University of Texas at…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017 A 14 Year Old Male student from Eagle Pass Junior High School was struck by an automobile while attempting to cross Del Rio Boulevard near the intersection of Veterans Blvd. and Del Rio Blvd. on Monday, April 24, 2017, at…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017 United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Agents arrested Armando Felan of Eagle Pass, Texas on Friday, April 21, 2017 and charged him with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute before the United States District Court for the Western District…

By: Laura Nelson Eagle Pass – The La Mansión Reception Room vibrated with enthusiasm on Saturday, April 22, as outstanding Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College students were honored for their academic achievements. Seventeen scholars were inducted into Alpha Chi, a national collegiate honor society that recognizes students across…

By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017 Two Eagle Pass, Texas men were arrested by United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Maverick County Sheriff’s Department Officers on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Homie’s Roasted Corn, located at 1593 Eidson Road in Eagle Pass, for allegedly conspiring…

by Abby Livingston, The Texas Tribune April 24, 2017 WASHINGTON — After two weeks back in their home districts, Texas members of Congress will return to Washington on Tuesday to a hectic week that could include both another attempt to undo President Obama’s health care overhaul and an urgent effort…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017 The Eagle Pass C. C. Winn High School Lady Mavericks Softball Team will face the Flour Bluff High School Lady Hornets in the 2017 Texas U.I.L. Softball 5A Region IV Bi-District Championship during Friday and Saturday, April 28-29, 2017,…

by Jay Root, The Texas Tribune April 21, 2017 Texas property owners could face new hurdles when they try to sue their insurer over storm claims under controversial legislation being cheered by groups seeking curbs on lawsuits but jeered by consumer advocates and some businesses. Senate Bill 10 emerged this…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2017 The Eagle Pass High School Lady Eagles Softball Team finished in third place in District 29-6A with a 10-4 record and 16-9 overall in the 2017 season, qualifying for the Texas U.I.L. State 6A Softball Playoffs against the McAllen…