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.