City of Eagle Pass Paid Over $1.17 Million to Just 1 Management LLC Before Signing a Contract

The 57 South Music Festival, intended to be a cultural highlight for Eagle Pass, has turned into a significant controversy. The City of Eagle Pass paid Just 1 Management LLC a staggering $1,172,292 before an official contract was signed, raising serious questions about transparency and decision-making within the city administration.

The selection of Just 1 Management LLC, a company with no prior experience managing events of this scale, has been met with skepticism. The city has refused to release the scoring sheets used by three city employees to justify this decision, leaving residents and stakeholders asking how and why a company with no relevant experience was chosen for such an important role.

The lack of transparency has fueled public suspicion. What criteria were used, and why is the city withholding these details? This secrecy has eroded trust between the city administration and the community, prompting increased calls for full disclosure.

In response to a Texas Public Information Act request, the City of Eagle Pass released the contract between the city and Just 1 Management LLC, which was signed in March 2024, along with an addendum added in April 2024. However, crucial details remain undisclosed. The city has consistently refused to release the contracts between Just 1 Management LLC and the artists who performed at the festival. Additionally, the financial documents provided by the city were disorganized and difficult to follow, making it hard to trace the flow of money.

The revelation that over $1.17 million was paid to Just 1 Management LLC before a contract was signed has intensified public outcry. This figure has led to serious concerns about the city’s financial management practices and transparency.

The ongoing controversy has led to mounting pressure on the City of Eagle Pass to clarify its processes and ensure that such issues do not recur in the future. The residents are left questioning why the city has been so reluctant to share these details. What is being hidden, and why?