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C.C. Winn’s Cassandra Flores signs with Trinity Valley
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff Writer C.C.Winn Lady Maverick Softball Player Cassandra Flores signed her letter of intent with Trinity Valley Community College on Friday, May 12. Flores, who will play...
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500 high school seniors to graduate in Class of 2017
The Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) is in preparation for graduation ceremonies during the first week of June. The district has announced that approximately 500 high school...
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EPISD Police Department hosts DARE program field day
The Eagle Pass Independent School District Police Department held their DARE Program field day on Saturday, May 13, in which over 200 students and local law enforcement authorities joined EPISD DARE...
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Registration for children summer drama workshop underway
Audition material is now available at the Chamber of Commerce for the 23rd Children’s Drama Workshop, which will run from June 12 through July 1 at the C.C. Winn High School Auditorium. Children may...
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MCHD recognizes school district for support in Juntos Podemos Project
The Maverick County Hospital District and the Eagle Pass Independent School District recognized several campuses for their participation in the MCHD Juntos Podemos Project. Marlen Ramirez of MCHD...
View ArticleEPFD investigates arson case at Skillets
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff Writer A fire behind Skillets on Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p.m. is now being investigated as arson, a second degree felony. The fire began outside the rear of the...
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Elected city officials take oath of office
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass City Council held a special meeting on Tuesday, May 16, in which they took action on the recent election by canvassing the electoral totals. City...
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County commissioners approve Certificate of Obligation election
The Maverick County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Monday, May 15, in which they heard from Maverick County Elections Department Director Roy Schmerber in regards to a resolution for the...
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Voter turnout low for EPISD tax ratification election
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer Only 590 voters have participated in the The Eagle Pass Independent School District Tax Ratification Election (TRE) within the first six early voting days. The Maverick...
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BP Agents seize over $2 million worth of narcotics in four days
Eagle Pass South Border Patrol agents seized $2,110,476 worth narcotics and arrested six people between May 12 and 15. “Our agents remain steadfast in their commitment to keep dangerous drugs like...
View ArticleSaucedo Family Care celebrates grand opening
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff writer Saucedo Family Care celebrated their official grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 17. City dignitaries were present at the ceremony to welcome the return...
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Maverick County Deputies will begin using body cameras Monday
The Maverick County Sheriff’s Department will begin using body cameras on Monday, May 22. Grant writer Ignacio “Nacho” Saucedo was able to acquire a $20,000 grant, for which the county had to match 25...
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MCHD, City organize Junto Podemos event
The Maverick County Hospital District Juntos Podemos Program, in collaboration with the City of Eagle Pass, among other agencies, will be hosting a child wellness event at the Multi-Purpose Center on...
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Polls open for EPISD TRE this Saturday
Polls will be open for the EPISD Tax Rate Election on Saturday, May 20. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Multipurpose Center, community members will be able to cast their vote to determine whether...
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Seco Mines Elementary students tour courthouse
County officials including Maverick County Judge David Saucedo, District Judge Amado Abascal, County Clerk Sara Montemayor, and District Clerk Leopoldo Vielma hosted three 6 grade classes from Seco...
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Students at Pete Gallego Elem. learn about drug safety
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff Writer US Border Patrol visited students at Pete Gallego Elementary Thursday morning to teach them about the dangers of drugs as part of the new program Operation Childproof....
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Sheriff Department celebrates Law Enforcement Appreciation Week
Sheriff Tom Schmerber celebrated Law Enforcement Appreciation Week with a luncheon for officers from the sheriff department and other agencies on Friday, May 19. The sheriff thanked each officer with...
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EPISD TRE voter turnout remains low; polls open Saturday
The Eagle Pass Independent School District Tax Ratification Election has had a slow first week of early voting, with only 899 people casting their ballots as of Friday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m....
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Main Street Program to propose mixed-use real estate in downtown area
Eagle Pass Main Street Program Director Joe Cruz is preparing a proposal of mixed-use real estate tax abatement program in the downtown area. This type of development would allow for both commercial...
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Bridge I awning project to be completed this week
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The City of Eagle Pass Bridge System Board and city administration are in the process of completing the awning project on International Bridge I which began during...
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