Rudy Bowles arrested for alleged threats against party chairman

Candidate for county judge and current school board member Rudy Bowles has turned himself in to police after he was accused of making threatening comments

to Maverick County Democratic Chairperson Luis A. Ruiz.

The Fort Duncan Regional Medical Centers in partnership with Maverick County Hospital District are in the process of installing a Cath Lab and pursuing the recruitment of a Cardiologist here in Eagle Pass.
 During a recent meeting, Eladio Montalvo CEO of Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center presented this information to the public.

Jose G. Landa
Staff writer

A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday March 13, 2018 that Texas’ ban on so-called sanctuary cities (Senate Bill 4) can take effect while legal challenges proceed. This decision throws a major curve ball into arguments that various communities including Maverick County have against the controversial bill.  

The MCJLS Association held its Royalty Contest on Sunday, January 21, 2018 with the participation of many local youth. The event was well attended by family, friends and community members in support of all the participants.

Despite the cold weather, community members showed thier support for the Maverick County Junior Livestock Show at this year’s Cowboy Breakfast. The MCJLS has a variety of events planned this week including the exhibition where students will show thier projects. The event is scheduled for Saturday at noon.

Staff Reports  

The Jesus “Chuy” Sanchez Memorial Cowboy Breakfast hosted by the Maverick County Junior Livestock Association will takes place Tuesday morning, January 23, 2018, from 7 to 9 am at the Zan Mathies Showbarn, located at the Maverick County Lake.

  Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo has authorized The News Gram to announce his candidacy for re-election to the position of Maverick County Judge. Mr. Saucedo has served as your County Judge since January 2011 and previously served as County Commissioner of precicnt 3. He holds a degree in Social Sciences from Sul Ross State University and was an employee of the Eagle Pass Independent

Staff reports

  The Maverick County Sheriff Department and United States Border Patrol agents were involved in a high speed pursuit on Friday, January 12 at approximately 12:30p.m. when they attempted to pull over a vehicle on Highway 277 headed towards Carrizo Springs.

Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer

Newly appointed Maverick County Attorney Jaime (JA) Iracheta was given his oath of office by Maverick County Judge David R. Saucedo on Wednesday January 10 at the Maverick County courthouse . Iracheta was accompanied by his family and supporters during his swearing in.

Jose G. Landa

Staff Writer

Maverick County District Clerk Leopoldo (Polo) Vielma is announcing thatas of Tuesday January 16,