Man Arrested in Eagle Pass After Drugs Found Hidden in Potato Chip Bag
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Eagle Pass after deputies found suspected cocaine hidden in a potato chip bag during a traffic stop.
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Eagle Pass Customs Deploys Advanced X-Ray Scanners to Combat Drug Trafficking at International Bridges
Cutting-Edge Technology Enhancing Border Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Eagle Pass, Texas, has deployed advanced X-ray scanning tunnels at both international bridges connecting Piedras Negras, Mexico, to Eagle Pass. The move, announced by Aduanas de México on…
Texas Border County Attorney’s Office Recovers $610,000 in Grant Funds After Former Auditor Attempted to Sabotage County Taxpayers
Maverick County Attorney Jaime Iracheta recovered $610,000 in grant funds after former County Auditor Raul Trevino refused to request reimbursement from the state.
Iconic Wagon Wheel BBQ Vandalized in Eagle Pass, Police Seek Suspect
Eagle Pass woke to unsettling news on January 2, 2025, as four local businesses along Del Rio Boulevard were vandalized, with one also burglarized. Among the affected establishments was the beloved Wagon Wheel BBQ, a restaurant celebrated not just in…
Welcome, Angel! Eagle Pass’ First Baby of 2025 Arrives
At exactly 3:39 p.m. on New Year’s Day, Eagle Pass got its first sweet glimpse of 2025’s future in the form of a newborn named Angel Gabriel Ramirez. Weighing 6 pounds and 12 ounces, baby Angel made his grand entrance…
Texas DPS Arrests 11 Illegal Immigrants for Criminal Trespass in Eagle Pass
Texas DPS Arrests 11 Illegal Immigrants for Criminal Trespass in Eagle Pass This morning, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers arrested 11 illegal immigrants for criminal trespass in Eagle Pass after they unlawfully crossed the border between ports of…
Texas DPS and Rangers Capture Deported Illegal Immigrant After 24-Hour Manhunt in Maverick County
Texas DPS and Rangers Capture Deported Illegal Immigrant After 24-Hour Manhunt On December 24, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers, along with the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group (SOG) and Mounted Patrol units, successfully apprehended a previously deported illegal…
Maverick County Collaborates with Texas State University to Address Humanitarian Crisis
In a critical effort to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Maverick County, Justice of the Peace Jeannie Smith and County Attorney Jaime Iracheta recently held a significant meeting with Dr. Kate Spradley of Texas State University. Dr. Spradley represents…
EPISD Board of Trustees Election Approaches as Key Vacancy Remains Unfilled
As the registration deadline for the Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) Board of Trustees election draws near, a significant and concerning issue remains unresolved—a key vacancy on the board has yet to be filled. This vacancy was created by…
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…
