Local bridges now with faster crossing
People dealing with bridge lines and long waits have seen some relief since Monday March 19 when the United States Customs Border Protection authorities in Eagle Pass began to open more vehicle inspection booths.
This is being done to improve circulation and assist in minimizing the long waiting periods people crossing the bridge have experienced for quite a long time.
Bridge 1 closes for Abrazo Ceremony
Staff reports
The City of Eagle Pass is announcing that this Friday, March 16, the International Bridge One will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 3 o'clock in the afternoon due to the traditional International Friendship festival embrace event between dignitaries of both countries.
EPPD arrest motorcycle thief
EPPD detectives have arrested 18-year-old Benjamin Gomez on a felony charge for stealing a Yamaha motorcycle from outside a home on Trinity Street on December 15, 2017.
CBP Officers Seize Heroin at Del Rio Port of Entry
Press Release
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio International Bridge recently discovered more than a quarter-million dollars’ worth of suspected narcotics hidden in a vehicle coming from Mexico.
Eagle Pass named one of top 10 gateways for trade with Mexico
Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer
Eagle Pass was recently ranked fifth in the top 10 United States Gateways for Trade with Mexico by Forbes Magazine.
According to information derived from a study and inquiry made by the magazine, six of the top 10 top ports of entry with the largest amount of bi-national trade between the U. S and Mexico are in the State of Texas; of those six ports, five of them are in the border region.
Family of Mexican Consulate employee involved in tragic car accident
Tragedy has struck close to home as Emanuel Martinez Guevara, a 39-year-old employee of the Mexican Consulate's Office in Eagle Pass and his family suffered a motor vehicle accident as they traveled this Thanksgiving weekend.
Salvadoreña ilegal a punto de dar a luz en oficinas de Inmigración
Staff Writer
A llamado la atención la información que se a dado en los medios de comunicación de una joven mujer originaria del Savador de 34 años de nombre Ana Marcela Ayala Hernandez quien junto con su pareja viajaron desde el Salvador a esta frontera, su pareja se quedo en PN.
La Vega Racing participa en el Circuito Politécnico
Adrian Ibarra
-Piedras Negras, Coahuila
El equipo de ciclismo La Vega Racing participó en el evento del Circuito Politécnico en la vecina ciudad de Piedras Negras el 24 de septiembre y se midieron con lo mejor de lo mejor en competencia ciclista en nuestra region y en toda la republica Mexicana.
Mexico outlasts USA in International Border Cup
A.D. Ibarra
Sports Writer
It came down to the wire this year at the International Border Cup, the annual match play tournament which pits the best golfers from both sides of the border in a three day series of events. Mexico's contingent came away with a narrow 221/2 to 20 1/2 victory after Day 3 which was individual matches head-to-head between the remaining players on both teams.
Concert to benefit earthquake victims on Sunday at county lake
Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer
Several musical groups will participate in a benefit concert scheduled for Sunday, October 1, at the Maverick County Lake from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.