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A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
Over 3,500 people attended Commencement for CC Winn High School on Friday at the Cozel Foster-Veteran's Memorial Stadium as Valedictorian Alejandra Rodriguez, in a highly emotive and inspirational speech which gave her classmates insight on the benefits of challenging oneself, how hard work pays off, perseverance, and the need to work at the things you want to accomplish in life. The top graduate of the Class of 2013, a class near and dear to this reporter's heart and a class full of academic talent who have proved themselves in the arena of UIL Academics, Music and Athletics.
America Ruiz, the Salutatorian of the class, thanked her parents and reiterated the aforementioned sentiments by confirming that they were indeed an 'Awesome' class.
Principal Jesús Díaz-Wever reflected on goal setting and that, "Life is about choices and the fact that even though this class had obstacles, they were able to overcome them."
"La vida esta llena de oportunidades," added the Venezuelan native, proud of his heritage and always eloquently addressing our parents in his first language, before wishing Mr. Rudy Bowles a happy retirement.
Roger Villalpando impressed those gathered with an original composition he performed for the crowd and the strains of "The Victors," the Fight Song of the CC Winn Mavericks and our Alma Mater permeated the air on this magnificently cool and symbolic evening.
The Eagle Pass News Gram congratulates the Class of 2013 and their parents and wishes them Godspeed and good luck in all their future endeavors.
In Del Rio this afternoon, former Maverick County Precinct Two Commissioner Rodolfo Bainet Heredia, age
54, of Eagle Pass, Texas, pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with an alleged bribery, kickback and
bid-rigging scheme, announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman and FBI Special Agent in Charge
Armando Fernandez.
Appearing before United States District Judge Alia Moses, Heredia pleaded guilty to one count of receiving a
bribe by an agent of an organization receiving federal funds. By pleading guilty, Heredia admitted that in 2010
and 2011, he manipulated the bidding process to guarantee that contractors he chose would be awarded
Maverick County construction contracts. Furthermore, Heredia admitted that he instructed the private
contractors to submit inflated bids to Maverick County in order to ensure the availability of sufficient funds to
perform the construction work, make a profit, and also to pay him bribes. According to court records, Heredia
collected thousands of dollars in bribes while Maverick County suffered losses estimated between $200,000 and
$400,000 as a result of Heredia’s scheme.
Heredia, who has remained in federal custody since his arrest last October, faces up to ten years in federal
prison and a maximum $250,000 fine. In addition, Heredia has agreed to pay any and all restitution to be
determined by the Court resulting from his illegal conduct as Maverick County Commissioner in 2010 and 2011
as well as any and all federal taxes owed to the United States for calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012.
Sentencing is scheduled for 9:00 am on November 25, 2013.
This ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Texas Department
of Public Safety. Individuals who have first-hand information about corruption, fraud, or bribery related to
Maverick County are urged to contact the FBI at (210) 225-6741.
Assistant United States Attorney Michael Galdo is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.
This week McDonald’s Restaurants of Eagle Pass held a special luncheon for all their 2013 high school graduating team members. McGraduates were treated to a meal and special gifts.
“It’s so important to us that our graduating senior team members realize how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication to their education and to their work at McDonald’s,” says Denise Connell, McDonald’s Marketing Supervisor.
“It takes commitment to be a working student—I’m proud of our graduating seniors,” states Rick Munt, McDonald’s Eagle Pass Supervisor. Angie Elizondo, General Manager at the Main St. location attended and helped coordinate the event.