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The Eagle Pass Police Department is investigating an aggravated assault which occurred on Saturday morning near downtown Eagle Pass. According to the report, two brothers Carlos and Jose Esquivel, 20 and 27, were victims of a severe beating at the hands of several suspects who are now being sought by local authorities. Sergeant Jose L. Ibarra informed The News Gram that the incident occurred at approximately 4:00 A.M. on Saturday at a residence on Monroe St. Ibarra added that the two individuals were taken to the Emergency Room and treated for wounds which were caused by different blunt objects and may have even been stabbed with knives. Fortunately, even though the injuries sustained were extremely severe, the two men are recovering from their injuries. According to the sergeant's report, the suspects went all the way to their residence, knocked on the door and as the two came out to answer, they were beaten severely. The case remains under investigation.

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During the health fair which was held at the Mexican Consulate on Friday, one of the biggest issues of the day was that of diabetes. Exams and screenings were offered to all those who attended as well as blood pressure checks and other types of medical and health related check ups by personnel of UMC among other agencies participating. According to authorities, diabetes rates in Eagle Pass are alarming, and the disease does not discriminate among age groups as even youngsters have been diagnosed. Healthy eating habits have been known to curb these percentages and people are encouraged to eat foods high in fiber as well as fruits and vegetables and other nutritious foods. According to medical authorities many people eat foods high in fats and this leads to the development of chronic disorders such as diabetes. One nurse on hand mentioned the fact that in this area there are many who have had limbs amputated and this is very concerning. This disease also affects the eyesight of the patients and the complications result in the death of these patients. Therefore, detection is the first line of defense and combined with healthy eating habits, there is no reason why diabetes patients cannot lead fulfilling lives.

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Eagle Pass women are invited to voluntarily donate their hair which can be used to fabricate wigs for cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments. This noble cause is being organized by Ana Ortiz with the support of various groups and health organizations who are trying to collect as much human hair as possible to be able to help as many people as possible. Women with long hair who are looking for a new look for the new millennium are asked to come by on Sunday September 30th at the Fort Duncan Park area where the Bi-national Health Fair will be underway where there will also be a bicycle race in coordination with this event as well as a walk-a-thon. In Eagle Pass, there are many cases of cancer and many of these cases result in extreme hair loss which affects the self-esteem of these patients. The wigs provided by organizations such as this help boost their morale and self-esteem to assist them in leading somewhat normal lives or at least a semblance thereof for the period which they undergo radiation therapy. Those women who graciously come out to donate some of their hair, which will eventually grow back, yet will mean so much to the lives of cancer patients in our area, a coupon will be given to you to take to the salon of your choice in order to get a modern hair-do by a professional in the style of your choice.