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Eagle Pass
Authorities are working in order to curb a trend which is in itself alarming. They have detected that a large number of minors under the legal drinking age of 21 are consuming alcohol. Albert Menchaca of Quad Counties stated that he has come across statistics which indicate rising percentages of minors consuming alcoholic beverages especially in residences outside the city limits and in ranches and homes in rural areas. What is more concerting is the fact that these minors drive after consuming alcohol and can hurt themselves and/or others when under the influence. Eagle Pass PD has also become aware of situations where this behavior has been confirmed and they have been called in to put a stop to parties and celebrations where minors have been found to be in possession and/or under the influence of alcohol. This is a social problem that needs to be addressed by parents and local citizens as well. Parents are asked to know the activities of their children and to know who they are associating with especially at night when they may be at parties such as these with their friends. Menchaca mentioned that his organization is working hand in hand with local authorities to keep tabs on such illicit activity in order to positively curb this trend. They are analyzing local ordinances as to see what they can do to do so.
Staff
As of Tuesday four people have applied for the position of City Manager of Eagle Pass, which became vacant after the October 8 resignation of Daniel Valenzuela who left office to work as City Manager of San Angelo, Texas. Daniel Valenzuela served in this office for almost four years. For now the position is held on an interim basis by Gloria Barrientos, who was the assistant to Daniel Valenzuela. Gloria Barrientos has nearly 13 years working for the city, mainly in the area of Finance. The Mayor of the city of Eagle Pass, English Ramsey Cantu, said that so far four people have applied and probably in the next few days will be receiving more applicants. The application process will be open for at least another month. The Mayor said that once all applications have been received they will be reviewed by the council to determine which individuals meet the quality and characteristics required for the position. Then they will conduct interviews to arrive to the finalists. The Mayor said he expects to make a good decision and if there is no person with the right profile, they will keep looking until they find the right person for the job. Meanwhile Gloria Barrientos continues to work hard in this position and has the support of the heads of the different departments to achieve the goals and projects which have been set forth.
A.D. Ibarra
-Del Rio
Magistrate Judge Collis White heard deliberations from both sides in the indictment hearing for County Commissioner of Precinct 2 Rudy Heredia on charges of money laundering in a heated debate between Federal prosecutors and Heredia's legal counsel as well as testimony from a key government witness from the Federal Bureau of Investigation who testified that Jose Luis Aguilar had direct contact with known members of a Mexican cartel when selling a 2005 Ford pickup belonging to the commissioner before he and David Gelacio proceeded to transport the funds
Federal prosecution incorporated the testimony of the witness to in fact add to their case against Heredia by attacking the defendant's character with allegations which are not in the Federal indictment.
The allegations stem from an investigation conducted by the FBI which dates as far back as 2009.
Heredia's legal counsel was exceptional in refuting any and all legal daggers being fired at the defendant as the government's key witness laid out all evidence found at Heredia's residence as well as evidence from recorded conversations via wire taps which were recorded over a three-year period.
Bail was denied to Gelacio primarily due to the fact that the indictment is one of moral turpitude and that he poses as a risk to flee the country due to the fact that his permanent residence is in Mexico and if convicted, he stands to lose his dual citizenship as he works in the United States.
Bail was denied to Heredia by Judge White due to the fact that he is being accused of dealing directly with a known criminal organization which is on America's OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) list of individuals who a lawful American citizen is prohibited from selling any kind of goods to even though White did not consider him to be a flight risk and was quick to point out that several local dignitaries and prominent citizens had forwarded letters of reference requesting that the Honorable Judge allow Heredia to regain his freedom until his court date.