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Splash pad open for three more weeks
The Eagle Pass Parks and Recreation Department ended its eight weeks of summer activities. These included city community centers, the public swimming pool and the splash pad which is visited by...
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HEB donates $15,000 for Fourth of July fireworks
The City of Eagle Pass received a $15,000 donation from HEB Thursday morning. HEB Unit Director Andy Perales said the store was very proud to be able to support the city with their annual...
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10U girls finish 4th at 2017 Pony League Girls FastPitch World Series
Congratulations to 10U HEROs for their fourth place finish at the 2017 Pony League Girls FastPitch World Series in Laredo, Texas. The girls placed fourth out of 22 teams that particpated in the...
View ArticlePhenomenal Ballerz recognized during City Council meeting
Jose G. Landa Staff Writer The Eagle Pass City Council presented a proclamation honoring the City’s youth basketball team, the Phenomenal Ballerz for their outstanding efforts, sportsmanship and...
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Tax free weekend August 11-13
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and...
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EPHS Student Council to host back to school jean drive
Staff reports On Monday, August 7 and Tuesday, August 8, Eagle Pass High School Student Council will be collecting jeans and backpacks in front of EPHS by the horseshoe. The jeans can be new or...
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Texas Department of State Health investigating Cyclospora outbreak
Jose G. LandaStaff writer An outbreak of Cyclospora poisoning is carefully being investigated throughout the state by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Cyclosporiasis is a disease caused...
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Investigation of EPPD officer alleged misconduct postponed, to continue at...
The Eagle Pass Police Department Arbitration hearing involving suspended EPPD Sergeant Raul Gonzalez, who is accused of misconduct during an incident on October 15,2016, was recessed after three days...
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13U All Stars honored with community sendoff rally
The Eagle Pass 13U All Stars continue preparing for the World Series game in Arkansas after a community sendoff rally hosted by IBC Bank. The team celebrated with family, friends, and fans on...
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Chavez in court August 30
Former Eagle Pass City Manager Hector Chavez is scheduled to appear before District Judge Alia Moses Aug. 30 for a possible sentence after pleading guilty to a federal charge accusing him of giving a...
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Guevara resigns as Road and Bridge Dept Supervisor
Jose G. LandaStaff writerMaverick County Road and Bridge Department Supervisor Ernesto Guevara tendered his letter of resignation on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 after being at the helm of that department...
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Judge Saucedo, Commissioner Ruiz object to auditor raises
Jose G. Landa Staff writer 365th Judicial District Judge Amado Abascal held a public hearing on Tuesday, August 8, regarding a proposed increase of pay rates of up to 5 percent under the upcoming...
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Three transported to hospital after motor vehicle accident on US HWY 277 N
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff writer Three people were transferred to Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center after a collision on 277 N near Quemado. The accident involved three vehicles, one of which was a white...
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EPPD warns of "virtual kidnapping" or collection calls
The Eagle Pass Police Department has received reports from citizens in regards to telephone calls in which the callers are attempting to extort money through “virtual kidnapping” or collection calls....
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Congressman Hurd visits Eagle Pass
Jaclyn Guzmán Staff writer Congressman Will Hurd visited Eagle Pass on Wednesday, August 9 as part of the DC2DQ tour. Dozens of constituents showed up for the public meeting at Yopo’s where the...
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EPISD back to school registration this week
The Eagle Pass Independent School District registration period for the 2017-2018 school year will be held from Monday, August 14 through Friday, August 18. Early childhood schools will register...
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Sheriff’s deptartment prepares for back to school traffic
The Maverick County Sheriff’s Office will be monitoring traffic closely as the school year begins. Chief Deputy Roberto De Leon said the department has spoken with the EPISD Transportation Department,...
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No texting while driving begins September 1st
Jose G. Landa Staff writer Texas House Bill 62 (No Texting While Driving) law is 19 days from being implemented and enforced throughout the entire state ,finally making texting and driving illegal...
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Truck rolls over on Hwy 277
A man was sent to the hospital after a rollover on Highway 277 toward Carrizo Friday morning. At approximately 6:00 a.m. Maverick County Sheriff’s Deputies, EMS, and the EPFD responded to the...
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Car nearly catches fire
Jose G. Landa The Eagle Pass Fire and Police department responded to an emergency call of a vehicle burning minutes after 5:00pm on Thursday August 10th. The initial call described the incident...
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