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Eagle Pass CBP officers seize $40,000 worth of cocaine at port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass International Port of Entry prevented a shipment of narcotics from making entry into the United States. “Smugglers will go to any extent...
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Sexual assault investigation ends in arrest
Eagle Pass Police Department detectives have arrested a man for the sexual assault case that had been under investigation since March 6. The arrest took place Wednesday, March 15, 2017, and the...
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The peso devaluation has negatively affected many local merchants, especially in the downtown area. However, documents show that sales tax revenue has been on the decline. According to the allocation...
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2017 Mr. Amigos announced for Friendship Embrace Ceremony
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Council of Good Neighbors has chosen the two individuals to represent the City of Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras, Coahuila as Mr. Amigo during the annual Friendship...
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TxDOT Liberty Truck in Eagle Pass
Staff reports In observance of the Texas Department of Transportation’s Centennial Celebration, the TxDOT Liberty Truck was on display at Mall De Las Aguilas. The refurbished World War I surplus...
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Autism Awareness Walk April 2nd
Staff reports The Precious Faces organization, a local support group made up of parents of children with special needs, along with Team Project of San Antonio, Texas will be hosting the first annual...
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Fort Duncan celebrates 168 years in March
Staff reports 168 years ago during the month of March, the U.S. government established the permanent Fort Duncan Military post on the East Bank of the Rio Grande River. Prior to the...
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Union Pacific tears down historic train depot
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The historic train depot that had withstood the test of time, existing for over 148 years, was brought down by its owners, Union Pacific Railroad on Monday, March 13,...
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EP JC Penney remains open despite closing of 138 other locations
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff Writer A list of 138 JC Penney locations that will be closing due to low sales has been released by the retail chain. There has been recent concern among locals that the store...
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EP Jr. High and EPHS vandalized
Staff reports On March 10, more than 15,000 students went on Spring Break in the school district, and students were advised to enjoy the week responsibly. Unfortunately, this week a group of...
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Mission Border Hope hosts Kidz Klub spring break
Mission Border Hope held a spring break event for the Kidz Klub Literacy Program in Loma Bonita last week. The nonprofit organization that helps people with difficulties like poverty and disaster...
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Authorities confirm Abrazo Ceremony to be held on bridge No. 1
Public officials from Piedras Negras, Coahuila have announced that the Abrazo Ceremony location has been changed to Eagle Pass International Bridge No.1, and will not be taking place at the Camino...
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School PD investigates vandalism
The Eagle Pass Independent School District has released a statement on the acts of vandalism to the Eagle Pass High School and Eagle Pass Junior High last week. The statement reads as follows:...
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Man turns himself in for hit and run
The man who fled the scene after hitting another vehicle on Monday, March 13, leaving the other driver in the hospital, is now in custody. Pedro Garcia, Jr. turned himself in to the Maverick County...
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Man crashes into two other vehicles, claims brakes failed
A motor vehicle accident occurred in Loma Bonita at the corner of Zaragoza Street and Peach Street when the driver of a green 1996 Chevy S-10 Blazer lost control of his vehicle a little after midnight...
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Cardona named new assistant fire chief
The Eagle Pass Fire Department has confirmed that they have a new assistant fire chief as of Monday morning. Former Fire Marshal Rodolfo Cardona has met all the requirements to take on the position...
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USBP discuss border safety initiative
Jaclyn GuzmánStaff WriterUS Border Patrol Del Rio Sector held a press conference Tuesday morning at Shelby Park to discuss the Border Safety Initiative and the dangers of crossing the border illegally....
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Miss Eagle Pass 2017
The City of Eagle Pass, the Main Street Program, and Jiménez-Clark Productions celebrated the annual Miss Eagle Pass Pageant on Friday March 17, at the International Center for Trade. The event was a...
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Project COMPANION Hosts SNAP Mobile Clinic
The Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Mobile Clinic of San Antonio visited Eagle Pass due to the efforts of local animal advocacy group, Project COMPANION. SNAP is a statewide organization that...
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SWTJC celebrates expansion with ribbon cutting ceremony in Crystal City
A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony will be held Friday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. to officially dedicate the new library building at the Southwest Texas Junior College campus in Crystal City. In...
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