Staff -Eagle Pass

Bridge and Border Protection authorities held a simulated emergency at the ICT in order to be prepared for any case of a real emergency which may affect one or both of our bridges.      Both the US Border Patrol and the Maverick County Sheriff's Department. Chief of Police Juan Antonio Castaneda informed The News Gram that these types of procedures are necessary to establish emergency procedures.       Last year there were several situations due to the violence in Mexico which called for the bridges to be closed for long periods of time.  These procedures are also designed to protect all bridge employees until the situation is under control.       The chief stated that as soon as a situation such as this occurs, there needs to be an open line of communication between bridge staff and the EPPD in case of an emergency on the bridge.     The communication needs to be fast and immediate.      This type of mock emergencies need to be practiced by all law enforcement agencies.  

Staff -Eagle Pass

Maverick County's newest elected officials, Javier Libson and Daniela Flores have taken their seats in place of Eliaz Maldonado and Rudy Heredia respectively and sat in on their first regular meeting after they were named interim commissioners by Visiting District Judge Dick Alcala. Both Libson and Flores stated that they plan to get to work for the betterment of the community and their precincts as well as to attend to the needs of their constituents. The new commissioners have said that they intend to fulfill their obligations with honesty and a clear focus on the proper handling of County business.  Libson in particular informed The News Gram on Monday that he would work towards bringing the County's financial situation "Into the black." In a few days, it is expected that the person who will replace soon-to-resign commissioner Cesar Flores, whose resignation takes effect on March 15th. Judge David Saucedo will choose the new commissioner.   

Staff -Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass Police Department are looking to arrest those responsible for the assault of a young Eagle Pass man who was severely injured last weekend while he was washing his car on Veteran's Blvd. According to the report, a group of several subjects arrived at the car wash and began to beat the man, which also included some kicking to the body. The victim was taken to the hospital where he was treated for his injuries.  Police said he was not injured with any weapons such as knives or guns.  The incident occurred in the afternoon and there were several witnesses who were able to assist police with their report. The police department mentioned the fact that the victim's vehicle was also damaged, however there seems to be no motive for the beating. The case remains under investigation.