Dignitaries and staff members at San Luis Elementary participated in National Walk and Bike to School festivities as State Representative Alfonso Nevarez, EPISD Superintendent Gilbert Gonzlaez and representatives of the Texas Department of Health joined the Fightin’ Cardinals and Principal Sylvia Saucedo in stressing an awareness of the healthy and worthwhile endeavor which is walking to school and/or riding your bicycle to school on a daily basis. Superintendent Gonzalez mentioned a very good point in that the students are excited, alert and ready to capture the day’s objectives after the brisk walk.” Nevarez said it is a great opportunity to spend time with your children.

A.D. Ibarra

-Southwest HS, San Antonio, TX

The Mighty Eagle Marching Band under the direction of David Solis returned with a 2nd Place finish from "Drums Along the Medina" the marching contest hosted by the Dragons of Southwest High School. CC Winn's Thundering Maverick Marching Band Placed also brought back a 3rd Place from the contest. The Mighty Eagle Marching Band impressed the judges with their version of "Qidam," a show we have already done in the past, an award winning performance back in 2005 under then director Raul Gonzalez.

Press Release

-Maverick County Sheriff's Office

Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber announced today the company GEO as of November will no longer be managing the prison located North of Eagle Pass. The Sheriff spoke in simpler terms stating to the citizens of Maverick County that this unfortunate situation will have no effect on the operation of the prison.  The Sheriff would also like to clarify to the residents of Maverick County that the prison will not close and he is working closely together with Commissioner's Court on options that are available to the county.