A.D. Ibarra

Eagle Pass

County Commissioner of Pct. 3 Jose Luis Rosales is announcing that a brush pick up campaign on the outskirts of Precinct 3 is underway and runs through November 2nd.  Any and all brush or large items which residents wish to get rid of on the outer part of the precinct can be taken out during this period. "We are making efforts to coincide this campaign with that of the city," said Rosales in an exclusive interview with The News Gram, "In an effort to maintain the cleanliness of our area as well as to insure that we do not create havens for mosquitoes and other pests." Rosales added that residents sometimes put unwanted trash out at all times of the year expecting it to be taken away, however Code Enforcement Officer Apolonio Rodriguez will be making rounds around the precinct as of November 3rd and will be passing out notices of any trash left out after the designated period and will continue to do so as the two week cycles come and go. Precinct 4 is next according to Rosales and subsequent notices will be going out at later dates. He asks residents to comply with the assigned dates in order to have a presentable precinct in and out of the city limits.

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Eagle Pass

After almost 33 years at his post, Maverick County Treasurer Manuel Reyes announced to Commissioner's Court that he would be retiring as of October 31st. It will be up to Commissioner's Court to name a temporary replacement for Reyes whose tenure goes back to the late seventies. Reyes is presently the longest tenured elected official in Maverick County and he began as treasurer during the administration of then Maverick County Judge Ramon Saucedo.  His primary function has been to handle payroll and benefits for all county employees among other very important responsibilities. Reyes has opted retirement at this time in order to spend more time with his family as well as to have more time to take care of his health. He would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Maverick County for entrusting him with this very important position for all these years and he wishes the County the best of luck in all their endeavors.

SmartTXVoter app part of “Make Your Mark on Texas” initiative, offers easy-to-use functions and fun features to encourage Texans to learn about voting

AUSTIN, Texas

The Office of Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade launches its first smartphone application, SmartTXVoter, to help Texans stay informed about statewide voting information like registration deadlines, early voting dates and candidates or amendments on the upcoming ballot. It also provides users the ability to remind themselves and others to vote.

“SmartTXVoter takes a big technical step forward in providing voting resources in the Lone Star State,” said Secretary Andrade. “We are making it easy for all Texans to determine if they’re registered to vote, locate polling places and have fun while learning about the voting process.”

Voters can use the app to schedule reminders for specific days and times to vote; learn how to register to vote; research online voting resources; and verify polling locations and hours. Weekly polls let Texans use the app to “vote” on questions such as “What Texas town has the best barbecue?”

SmartTXVoter can be viewed in English or Spanish, and it is formatted to be accessible for Texans with visual impairments. The app is part of the “Make Your Mark on Texas” voter education program, which educates Texans about voting information under the Help America Vote Act.

"Smartphone use among Texans of virtually all demographics is growing so this is a way we can put the power of voting in their hands where they need it, when they need it," said Secretary Andrade. “SmartTXVoter is essential for engaging Texas voters on an interactive level, and we continue to find ways to use technology to educate our citizens about voting.”

SmartTXVoter is free to download in the iTunes App Store and Google Play stores. To find out more about voting in the state of Texas, visit www.VoteTexas.gov.