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Eagle Pass, TX – City of Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr., and the City Council would like to inform the public that the winners of the 2nd Annual Best of EP – People’s Choice Awards will be announced on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The official announcement will be held at the International Center for Trade – West Room located at 3295 Bob Rogers Drive.

The seizure occurred on Thursday, March 16 at Eagle Pass Camino Real International Bridge when CBP officers conducting outbound examinations referred a southbound passenger vehicle hauling a utility trailer for secondary inspection. Upon further examination, including the use of non-intrusive inspection systems, CBP officers discovered 34 weapons, 68 magazines and 461 rounds of ammunition hidden within the trailer.

Eagle Pass, TX – City of Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr., and the City Council are proud to announce that the City of Eagle Pass has been selected by the Ports-to-Plains Alliance to co-host the 2023 Ports-to-Plains Annual Conference. The 2023 Ports-to-Plains Annual Conference will be held on September 13-15, 2023, at the International Center for Trade in Eagle Pass, Texas.

SAN ANTONIO — Quinton Hoover was involved in an accident in January. He wasn't at fault, and the other party's insurance provider paid for a rental at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Unfortunately, that rental car was stolen from Hoover's apartment complex two weeks later, even though he brought the key inside the apartment.

The City of Eagle Pass Fire Department Firefighters, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Chief Manuel Mello, and Administration received recognition for their extraordinary service and valor in the community from State Representative Heriberto Morales, Jr. at a ceremony held on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at City Council Chambers within City Hall, 100 S. Monroe Street, Eagle Pass, Texas.

Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr. announced on Thursday, March 16, 2023 that Laredo, Texas-based Taco Palenque has commenced construction of its newest restaurant in Eagle Pass, Texas in an exclusive interview with the Eagle Pass Business Journal. Mayor Salinas stated Taco Palenque is making a multi-million dollar investment in...

The Mexican Foreign Ministry announced that Consul Vivian Juarez Mondragon commenced her new post at the Mexican Consulate in Eagle Pass effective Thursday, March 16, 2023 in a formal ceremony held at the Mexican Consulate office located at 2252 E. Garrison Street, Eagle Pass, Texas. Consul Vivian Juarez Mondragon is...

The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles pounded Laredo LBJ with one of their most explosive days at the plate so far this season, rolling to a 14-3 run-rule victory to ascend back to the top of the District 30-6A standings

MAVERICK COUNTY, Texas — According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 14-year-old boy was charged after a smuggling attempt in Maverick County earlier this week. On Tuesday, troopers stopped to help a driver pulled over on the side of the road with their hazards on. The driver was the 14-year-old’s mother.

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - It was a double dip of boys 30-6A soccer Wednesday with LBJ rolling over Eagle Pass 6-0, while United goes to penalty kicks with district leading Del Rio and fall 4-3. For more headlines. click here.

MAVERICK COUNTY, Texas — According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 14-year-old boy was charged after a smuggling attempt in Maverick County earlier this week. On Tuesday, troopers stopped to help a driver pulled over on the side of the road with their hazards on. The driver was the 14-year-old’s mother.

EAGLE PASS (News Release) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than $2.4 million in alleged methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. “This impressive seizure of methamphetamine underscores the reality of the drug threat we face at...

EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently seized a significant cache of weapons, magazines and ammunition in a single outbound enforcement action. “This significant outbound weapons seizure underscores the dangerousness of the flow...

SAN ANTONIO — A capital murder suspect is behind bars after spending eight years on the run. On Saturday, U.S. Marshals took the 26-year-old fugitive into custody in Eagle Pass. Isaac Estrada was wanted for the 2015 death of 22-year-old Courtney Phillips. Monday night, KENS 5 broke the news...

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A San Antonio capital murder suspect is now in police custody in a case that dates back almost eight years. The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrested 26-year-old Isaac Estrada in Eagle Pass on Saturday. Estrada is accused in the stabbing death...

An Eagle Pass woman was arrested over the weekend after being caught in possession of a dozen kilos of cocaine in Fayette County. According to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek, the Narcotics K-9 Unit of Sergeant Randy Thumann and Kolt stopped a silver Nissan Altima on I-10 just before noon on Saturday for a traffic violation.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas is an organization that is committed to creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and those who have barriers to employment. Many people with disabilities find it challenging to find meaningful work, but the Goodwill Industries of South Texas is making a difference by providing training, job opportunities, and support for these individuals.

DEL RIO, Texas – A man suspected of murdering a woman in San Antonio in April 2015 has been captured after eight years on the run. Members of the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force and officials with Customs and Border Protection arrested 26-year-old Isaac Estrada on Saturday, March 4 in Eagle Pass, according to a press release.

The City of Eagle Pass Art and Culture Center held the grand opening of the exclusive “Selena Forever” Exhibit, a collection of photographs of the iconic American and Tejano music recording artist Selena Quintanilla-Perez by John Dyer, on Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas. Eagle Pass...

Eagle Pass-Maverick County Economic Development Alliance Executive Director Judith A. Canales was invited to lead and present in two panel discussions at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ RAISE Texas Summit held on March 2-3, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. RAISE Texas Summit 2023 Connect to Effect: Building an Equitable...