Chavez to appear in federal court
67-year-old former Eagle Pass City Manager , Hector Chavez, Sr., who was arrested on April 14,2016 on federal bribery and obstruction charges related to his participation in a “pay-to-play” scheme...
View ArticleMCHD says goodbye to one member, welcomes another
Maverick County Hospital District celebrated two memorable events at the most recent board meeting Tuesday afternoon. The meeting marked a special moment, the last meeting for board member Humberto...
View ArticleMCHD Board discusses shortage of revenue
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff Writer The miscalculation of the county tax rate continues to cause a delay, this time in the collection of property taxes by the Maverick County Hospital District. The MCHD board...
View ArticleAccidente en el 480 y Loop Industrial
El martes cerca de las 3p.m. se escuchó en los radios de emergencia un accidente en el Loop 480 y el Loop Industrial donde solicitaban una ambulancia ya que se oía que en una de los autos iban un niño...
View ArticleAnthony Ramirez Announces Candidacy for Maverick County Sheriff
I, Anthony Ramirez am announcing my candidacy for Maverick County Sheriff. I am a proud veteran who served in the United States Army. I served two combat tours, one in Iraq and one in Africa. I...
View ArticleStandoff with police ends peacefully
At approximately 5:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, Eagle Pass Police and Fire Departments responded to an incident at a home on Hillcrest Blvd. A 45-year-old man whose identity has not yet been released, had...
View ArticleAccidente en el 480 y Loop Industrial
El martes cerca de las 3p.m. se escuchó en los radios de emergencia un accidente en el Loop 480 y el Loop Industrial donde solicitaban una ambulancia ya que se oía que en una de los autos iban un niño...
View ArticleChief Guajardo comments on dismissal of two officers
Staff Reports Other media sources had recently reported two police officers had abused their power during the arrest of a woman in which,according to their reports, she was excessively sprayed with...
View ArticleHealth fair to be held Saturday
Mission Border Hope and the University of Texas San Antonio, in conjunction with Maverick County Commissioner for Precinct 4 Roberto Ruiz will be hosting a health fair over the weekend. The event will...
View ArticleSTATEMENT BY UNITED STATES ATTORNEY RICHARD L. DURBIN, JR., RELATING TO...
United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr. announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Tom Moore will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s...
View ArticleSabado dia de votación, salga a votar
Staff Reports Los residentes siguen saliendo a votar durante el tercer día de la votación temprana en las elecciones del Condado de Maverick con 725 votos al final de la jornada electoral,...
View ArticleBoys and Girls Club Boxing
The Boys and Girls Club would like to congratulate Arely Moncada and Herandi Gonzalez for being the First Female Boxers from Eagle Pass to obtain the LBC Championships in San Antonio. Also receiving a...
View ArticleChocan dos trailers en carretera 277
Staff Reports El viernes por la mañana aproximadas a las 8:40 a.m. se produjo un accidente donde un camión con remolque golpeó a otro cunado no se dio cuenta que se detenia en una area de...
View Article2016 figures show illegal immigration is on the rise
Staff Reports Illegal Immigration is one of the most talked about and highly controversial subjects in the United States. As, on a yearly basis, thousands of undocumented immigrants are captured,...
View ArticleCandlelight vigil held for domestic violence victims
Quad Counties Council- New Horizons Outreach and Wintergarden Women’s Shelter held their second annual Peace with Purple candlelight vigil. The emotional ceremony took place at San Juan Plaza where a...
View ArticleCounty continues to struggle with tire disposal
Efforts to remove illegally disposed tires have taken another setback as Auditor Sandy Watkins and legal council recommended that commissioners rescind the action of hiring the company currently in...
View ArticleMCHD reports an increase in HIV cases
The Ryan White/HIV Social Services Program at the Maverick County Hospital District has seen an increase in patients over the last three months. “Unfortunately we’ve had three new clients that have...
View ArticleFirst week of early voting ends on record high
2,945 Maverick County Voters cast their ballots from Monday, October 24, to Thursday, October 27, surpassing the 2012 four day totals by 1,515 votes cast (106 percent increased difference). During...
View ArticleFive pronounced dead after head-on collission
A two vehicle collision occurred near Batesville, Texas, Zavala County, tragically leaving five individuals deceased from the impact of a head-on collision. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)...
View ArticleFour arrested over weekend
On Saturday, October 29, Eagle Pass Police Officers on patrol encountered a crowd gathered outside a local bar in the downtown area. Officers were informed by the bar employees of two males who had...
View Article