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One Injured in Rollover on FM 481

Sunday, 08 July 2012 00:00 Published in July 2012

One person was injured with non life-threatening injuries in a rollover on late Thursday on FM 481 also known as the Old Uvalde Road.
A 2005 model Ford F-150 pickup was found off the road and its driver, identified as Hipolito Hernandez, 32, of San Antonio.
The report from the Sheriff's Department indicates that the driver sustained some injuries contusions to the back and to his left arm and was transported via ambulance to the Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the causes of the accident.

Ancira Eagle Pass Ford Introduces 2013 Ford Escape

Sunday, 08 July 2012 00:00 Published in July 2012

Werner Johnson, General Manager of Ancira Eagle Pass Ford, unveiled Ford’s latest new vehicle, the 2013 Escape, which features the latest in technology and comfort and with its sleek style and touch-free features, is sure to be the hit of the upcoming new lines of vehicles by the Ford Motor Company.
“The new Escape offers more space inside makes you feel as though you’re part of the environment around you,” stated Johnson who presented the new Escape at a press conference on Friday, “It is outfitted with the latest technologies, a hands-free phone application through voice command.”
What Johnson is referring to are the Sync services a technology only Ford has as it is a long-term relationship with Microsoft which allows the owner to operate its features from a distance without your eyes leaving the road.
“You’ll be able to say, ‘Call Dad’ or ‘Call home’ without having to pick up your phone.”
Another touch-free feature on the new Escape is a way to open the liftgate hands-free by simply waving your foot under the rear bumper of the vehicle with the Intelligent Access key feature, which incorporates sensors underneath the bumper of the car.
Intelligent, sleek, comfortable and safe, the 2013 Ford Escape is the car of the future, today. Visit Ancira Eagle Pass Ford and experience the Escape for yourself.

Manrique Fuentes, Maverick County Water Plant Supervisor, informed The News Gram that at 2:00 A.M. a retaining wall from the MCWCID had broken and residents in the Radar Base area, the airport, Normandy and Quemado are being notified of emergency water rationing until further notice so that area residents are not left without water as the MCWCID conclude repairs.
In a memorandum dated July 6th, from Maverick Count water Works, they informed that water is to be used for human consumption only, no irrigation of crops, watering of lawns, washing of vehicles until further notice.
Inspections will be done and citations will be issued, no exceptions.
"If people abuse the water at this time, we will se a shortage," stated Jose Luis Rosales, Commissioner of Precinct 3, "They're saying one to two weeks and we only have capacity for so many days."
The County and the Maverick County Water Control and Improvement District are looking for resources to supply the water plant for treatment and distribution.  They are working with the MCWCID to resolve this issue as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, you may contact the MCWCID at 773-5129.

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