Fire Department responds to gas leak downtown
Jaclyn Guzman A gas leak in the at the intersection of Main Street and Commercial Street occurred Tuesday night when a crew installing light fixtures accidentally drilled into a pipe. “it was one...
View ArticleLarge turnout at city skatepark workshop
Jose G. Landa Staff writer The City of Eagle Pass held a public meeting at City Hall geared towards the youth of the community, and anyone who practices the sport of skateboarding, on Wednesday, July...
View ArticlePTK recognized for library renovation
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on Monday, July 10, in which they heard a presentation from members of Southwest Junior...
View ArticleAutomobile accidents, personal injury auto lawsuits on the rise in Maverick...
Jose G. Landa Staff writer Car accidents have been increasing annually in Maverick County, with hundreds of vehicular caused injuries occurring. These accidents often lead to no other recourse than...
View ArticleEPPD officer assaulted while conducting arrest
Jaclyn Guzman Staff writer Eagle Pass Police Officers responded to a call to a bar on East Main Street called NYX Thursday night. Upon arrival officers found Francisco Flores Jr. heavily under the...
View ArticleWerner Johnson dismissed from Ancira Eagle Pass
Werner Johnson, former General Manager of Ancira Ford-Mercury of Eagle Pass, has been let go after 13 years of service with the dealership. Johnson has been extremely involved in the community,...
View ArticleDriver fleeing Mexican police damages both ports of entry
Staff Reports Two people evading Mexican Police broke through barriers of International Bridges I and II in order to escape law enforcement late Thursday evening. At approximately 11:00 p.m., Eagle...
View ArticleEPWWS board appoints new member, elects officers
The Eagle Pass Water Works System Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, July 12 in which they swore in newly appointed board member Johnny Ruiz. Ruiz was grateful to the EPWWS for the chance...
View ArticleBoard recognizes Phi Theta Kappa for library remodel
Jose G. Landa Staff writer The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees and administration acknowledged the voluntary efforts of the Southwest Junior College's Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)...
View ArticleDEL RIO MAN SENTENCED TO 121 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR POSSESSION OF CHILD...
In Del Rio, a federal judge sentenced 30-year-old Ramiro Martinez was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison followed by ten years of supervised release for possession of child pornography...
View ArticleFire Department responds to gas leak downtown
Jaclyn Guzman A gas leak in the at the intersection of Main Street and Commercial Street occurred Tuesday night when a crew installing light fixtures accidentally drilled into a pipe. “it was one...
View ArticleLarge turnout at city skatepark workshop
Jose G. Landa Staff writer The City of Eagle Pass held a public meeting at City Hall geared towards the youth of the community, and anyone who practices the sport of skateboarding, on Wednesday, July...
View ArticlePTK recognized for library renovation
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass Independent School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on Monday, July 10, in which they heard a presentation from members of Southwest Junior...
View ArticleAutomobile accidents, personal injury auto lawsuits on the rise in Maverick...
Jose G. Landa Staff writer Car accidents have been increasing annually in Maverick County, with hundreds of vehicular caused injuries occurring. These accidents often lead to no other recourse than...
View ArticleEPPD officer assaulted while conducting arrest
Jaclyn Guzman Staff writer Eagle Pass Police Officers responded to a call to a bar on East Main Street called NYX Thursday night. Upon arrival officers found Francisco Flores Jr. heavily under the...
View ArticleWerner Johnson dismissed from Ancira Eagle Pass
Werner Johnson, former General Manager of Ancira Ford-Mercury of Eagle Pass, has been let go after 13 years of service with the dealership. Johnson has been extremely involved in the community,...
View ArticleDriver fleeing Mexican police damages both ports of entry
Staff Reports Two people evading Mexican Police broke through barriers of International Bridges I and II in order to escape law enforcement late Thursday evening. At approximately 11:00 p.m., Eagle...
View ArticleEPPD locates missing vehicle in ditch
The Eagle Pass Police Department has recovered a Jeep Cherokee that had been reported stolen last week. Lieutenant Rene Cardona said the Jeep that was taken from a residence in the San Luis area behind...
View ArticleMotor vehicle accident leads Sheriff Dept. to recovery of stolen vehicle
Staff reportsOn Saturday, July 15, Maverick County Sheriff’s units responded to a motor vehicle accident off of Rosita Valley Road when a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu involved in a pursuit with Kickapoo...
View ArticleKerville man wins KLEC Ford F-150 raffle
The Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino held their second Ford F-150 Truck giveaway on Sunday, July 16 among a packed house of patrons. The casino began the giveaway event with 20 hot seat drawings beginning...
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