EPISD recognizes officers for National Police Week
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass Independent School District and its administration recognized their Police Department in celebration and remembrance of National Police Week which will...
View ArticleSchmerber, Hernandez join fight against sanctuary law
Staff reports As a result of the final approval of SB 4, signed into effect by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on May 7, 2017, a group of law enforcement officials, cities, and counties have filed a...
View ArticleDel Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents Seize 1,000 lbs of Marijuana, $900 Worth...
Two Apprehended in Nine Separate Cases U.S. Border Patrol agents working in the Del Rio Sector seized 1,007.7 pounds of marijuana, valued over $ 806,248, as well as 54 pills of ecstasy, worth $908,...
View ArticleOne dead after motor vehicle accident on US HWY 277 N
One man was killed in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 277 North when a white Ford Ranger collided with an 18 wheeler Thursday afternoon. The driver of the pickup was pinned under the...
View ArticleMurder suspect found after 14 years
After 14 years, US Marshals have tracked down a fugitive tied to the murder of Antonio Romo. Elvis Gonzalez was wanted by law enforcement since 2003 as a suspect for the murder of Antonio Romo....
View Article2017 Graduation Rules and Procedures
C.C. Winn High School will host graduation on June 2, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. and Eagle Pass High School will host their ceremony the following day, June 3, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. Graduation promises to be a...
View ArticleUIL honors 11 C.C. Winn Lady Mavericks softball players
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Texas University Interscholastic League (UIL) has announced its 2017 softball season standouts including 11 C. C. Winn High School Lady Mavericks who have been...
View ArticleMayor Cantu challenges public officials to work together for community’s sake
Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey E. Cantu recently established his legacy as the youngest and longest running Eagle Pass City Mayor by securing a win the election of May 6, 2017. Mayor Cantu spoke with...
View ArticleEarly voting period for EPISD TRE shows low turnout
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass Independent School District Tax Ratification Election (TRE) had a slow start, with only 279 votes cast within the first three early voting days. Election...
View ArticleMan arrested for posession of cocaine
Staff reports Maverick County Sheriff’s Deputies made an arrest for possession of a controlled substance Thursday afternoon. At approximately 4:00 p.m. at 1441 Chilos Street, deputies had...
View ArticleMan who passed away in car accident identified
The man who passed away in an accident on US HWY 277 N has been identified as 79-year-old Demetrio Villanueva. Villanueva, a native of Del Rio, was killed when a white 1999 Ford Ranger collided...
View ArticleCassandra Flores signs letter of intent with Trinity Valley University
Cassandra Flores of C.C. Winn High School signed her letter of intent with Trinity Valley University on Friday, May 12. Flores, who will play softball with the school, has dedicated much of her...
View ArticleCassandra Flores signs letter of intent with Trinity Valley University
Cassandra Flores of C.C. Winn High School signed her letter of intent with Trinity Valley University on Friday, May 12. Flores, who will play softball with the school, has dedicated much of her...
View ArticleCassandra Flores signs letter of intent with Trinity Valley University
Cassandra Flores of C.C. Winn High School signed her letter of intent with Trinity Valley University on Friday, May 12. Flores, who will play softball with the school, has dedicated much of her...
View ArticleRollover on US HWY 277
A rollover occurred on US Highway 277 in Normandy Thursday afternoon. At approximately 5:10 p.m. Mayra Rodriguez was heading south when her front left tire blew out, causing her to lose control...
View ArticleCity of Eagle Pass Celebrates National Law Enforcement Week
The City of Eagle Pass held a ceremony on Monday, May 15 to honor all law enforcement officers in the community have dedicated their lives to the protecting others. US Border Patrol, US CBP, EPISD...
View ArticleOne dies in tractor trailer crash near Asherton
US 83 N was closed three miles north of Asherton and south of Carrizo Springs in Dimmit County after a fatal car crash on Sunday, May 14. One person, who had not yet been identified at press time,...
View ArticleCBP Officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry Seize More than $25K in Narcotics
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently discovered over 146 pounds of alleged marijuana within the floor of a vehicle at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry. “Smugglers will go to any extent to...
View ArticleMan in coma after high-speed rollover
Staff reportsA man involved in a domestic dispute has ended up in a coma after speeding on FM 1021. On Saturday, May 13 at approximately 5:56 a.m., Maverick County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to...
View ArticleFirst West Nile Case Highlights Precautions for Mosquito-borne Diseases
Everyone Can Help Prevent West Nile and Zika Texas’ first West Nile illness of the year has been reported to the Department of State Health Services, an adult woman from Montgomery County who developed...
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