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August 2012 (67)
STAFF
In attendance at the ground breaking ceremony to mark the start of the $12.3 million, FM 1021 Railroad Overpass construction project were Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo and Maria Guadalupe Landin (former FM 1021 vicinity land owners), Pct. 2 Maverick Co. Commissioner Rudy Heredia, Dist. 80 State Representative Tracy O. King, Maverick Co. Judge David R. Saucedo, Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey English Cantu, Eagle Pass Councilman William D. Davis, TxDOT Laredo District Administrator Melisa Montemayor, Eagle Pass Deputy City Manager Gloria Barrientos and TxDOT Del Rio Engineer Antonio Perea, P.E. The project will be constructed by Anderson Columbia, Inc. at a cost of $12.3 million. It will eliminate the at-grade crossing on FM 1021 at Monroe Street and extend over the Union-Pacific Railroad lines from South Monroe Street to Austin Street. Construction will be conducted in three phases having impacts to the traffic flow of the area. Estimated time of completion is 13-14 months approximately.
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
State Representative Pete Gallego made a campaign stop in Eagle Pass on Wedneday evening at The Charcoal Grill. The event was a gathering of local dignitaries, businesspeople, educators, community leaders, attorneys, financiers and members of the mass media. "The campaign is progressing well," stated Gallego who would be hitting San Antonio on Thursday, "There's a lot of energy and enthusiasm as you can see at this event this evening, we have representatives from all walks of life in this room. That's what I've always liked about Eagle Pass we all pull together for the common good." Gallego was able to garner the support he needed in Eagle Pass and throughout South Texas defeating a very strong Ciro Rodriguez in a disputed primary and an equally competitive run-off in July. The turnout, although low for the amount of registered voters in Maverick County, was very good in comparison to the rest of South Texas, according to Victor Perry, Democratic Chair in Maverick County.
Staff
-Eagle Pass
JC penney at Mall de las Aguilas inaugurated its new interior designs which feature new products, fashion lines and departments within the store to better serve its clientele. Juan Flores, Store Manager, informed The News Gram that he is proud to present Phase II of the plan to fully remodel the location to achieve a more modern, customer-friendly look which is sure to pleas shoppers.