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Southwest Texas College at Eagle Pass Hosts “Jump Into Success Summer Camp” for Junior High Students
(Press Release)—Eagle Pass, Texas. Southwest Texas College at Eagle Pass’ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society members hosted the “Jump Into Success Summer Camp” this past June 2024 for students entering 7th and 8th grades. The camp provided hands-on activities for exploring future career paths, and both sessions were a tremendous success, announced Brenda Hoffman, Vice-President at Southwest Texas College at Eagle Pass.
Eagles and Mavericks Cross-Country Teams Host Thomas Valles of McFarland USA Fame
Eagle Pass High School Eagles and C. C. Winn High School Mavericks Cross-Country teams hosted Thomas Valles, national cross country champion in 1997 from McFarland High School in California, as keynote speaker to their Summer Dinner Reception held on June 25, 2024 at the Eagle Pass Independent School District Raul A. Gonzalez Fine Arts Center in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Maverick County Hospital District CEO Alma Martinez Resigns, Interim CEO to be named by Board
Maverick County Hospital District Chief Executive Officer Alma Martinez submitted a letter of resignation to the District’s Board of Directors announcing her plans to resign effective on Friday, July 5, 2024. Martinez’s sudden and unexpected resignation stunned District employees, patients, and the healthcare community, leaving many dumbfounded on why...
Vibrant Services Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Home 2 Suites by Hilton
Vibrant Services CEO Vipal Patel and family with City of Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas, Jr.. Photo Copyright 2024 Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc. California-based Vibrant Services held the groundbreaking ceremony of its newest real estate investment in Eagle Pass, Texas on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 involving the construction of a 115 room Hotel 2 Suites by Hilton, valued at over $10 million, at 3386 East Main Street at the strategic intersection of East Main Street (U. S. Highway 277 South) and Bob Rogers Drive atop the highest elevation point in Eagle Pass, providing a breathtaking view of Eagle Pass, Southwest Texas College and Sul Ross State University-Rio Grande College campuses, and the Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center.
National Guardsman from Dallas Killed in Highway Accident Near Eagle Pass
In a somber incident on a South Texas highway, tragedy struck when a member of the National Guard lost his life in a road accident yesterday. According to KENS 5, authorities reported that a tire blowout on a 2019 red Ford truck traveling northbound initiated a catastrophic sequence of events, sending the vehicle into the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 277, near mile marker 580 just north of Eagle Pass.
Photo essay: A view of the border from the Del Rio sector
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Immigration policy changes announced by President Joe Biden in recent weeks haven’t completely curbed the number of individuals who continue to seek illegal entry into the United States from the southern border to request asylum. While El Paso is long familiar with the daily...
How the fentanyl crisis is affecting teenagers
TEXAS, USA — The fentanyl crisis is affecting teenagers not just in the Permian Basin, but across the State of Texas. While it has been taken by all ages, fentanyl can have even more devastating effects on teenagers. A teenager's body has not always finished developing. So, when they...
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
Texas inmates in uncooled prisons plead for relief in another hot summer
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the summer heats up, some of the Texas’ nearly 90,000 inmates living in uncooled prisons are begging for relief. Reports of dehydration, heat rash, and desperate attempts to cool down with toilet water accentuate years-long demands to air-condition the state’s prison system. “I will never forget the inmate who was drinking […]
Yes, the Fourth of July is among the top holidays for DWI arrests in Texas
HOUSTON — On public roads across the state, the Texas Department of Safety (DPS) said more than 18,000 citations were issued over two days of Fourth of July celebrations. According to DPS, 66 people were arrested on suspicion of DWI. In order to save lives around holidays like the...
Answering your questions about Texas ending state vehicle inspections
Starting in 2025, Texas will no longer require car owners to complete state vehicle inspections in order to renew a non-commercial vehicle registration. The new law sparked questions from KXAN's viewers and social media followers.
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
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