Rio Grande Faces Growing Threats as Drought, Low Reservoirs and Heavy Demand Test Region’s Lifeline
By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Rio Grande may continue flowing past Eagle Pass, but its appearance can be dangerously misleading. Behind the moving water is a river system facing prolonged drought, depleted reservoirs,…
The Support Hub Suicide Awareness Walk Brings Eagle Pass Community Together
September 11th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass Support Hub’s Fall Into Hope Suicide Awareness Walk, held Thursday, September 10, 2026 was considered a great success as residents, students, local organizations and community leaders…
Stray Animal Problem Can Lead to Numerous Health-Related Concerns, Including Rabies
September 10th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The persistent number of stray animals across Eagle Pass and Maverick County continues to create serious public safety and health concerns, particularly in neighborhoods where loose dogs regularly roam…
25 Years After 9/11, Homeland Security Reshapes Life in Eagle Pass
September 10th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. EAGLE PASS, Texas — Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks transformed the nation’s approach to public safety, homeland security has become part of everyday life in…
Maverick County Tom Bowles Detention Center Launches GED Program for Inmates
September 10th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Tom Bowles Detention Center is launching a GED program for eight inmates seeking to continue their education and earn a high school equivalency diploma. Maverick County…
Hailey Cruz Buddy Walk to Celebrate Inclusion and Community Support in Eagle Pass
September 9th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass community is invited to come together for the Hailey Cruz Buddy Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Plaza de San Juan. The walk will begin…
Maverick County Faces Difficult Decisions Amid $4.8 Million Budget Shortfall
September 9th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Maverick County Commissioners Court held back-to-back meetings this week on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8-9, 2026 as county leaders continued searching for a way to close a projected…
Mexico Suspends Entry of Empty Commercial Trucks from Eagle Pass into Piedras Negras
September 9th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Mexican customs authorities temporarily suspended the entry of empty commercial trucks traveling from Eagle Pass, Texas into Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico beginning Wednesday, September 9, 2026, creating new logistical…
Eagle Pass ISD Board Recognizes Students Academic Achievements, Athletics and Food Service
September 9th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized numerous students and district departments on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at their regular meeting for academic achievement, leadership and…
Eagle Pass Officials Review Expansion of Early Voting Locations for May
September 9th, 2026Eagle Pass Officials Review Expansion of Early Voting Locations for May City Election By Jose G. Landa The Community Transformation Alliance and representatives from the City of Eagle Pass are moving forward with discussions that could expand early voting locations…
Eagle Pass ISD Recognized as Texas Way District of Distinction
September 9th, 2026By Jose G. Landa, Copyright 2026 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. Eagle Pass Independent School District was recognized as a Texas Way District of Distinction during the EPISD Board of Trustees meeting held Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Superintendent Samuel Mijares…
