Hundreds of participants gathered together to raise funds for cancer patients and bring awareness to cancer at the 2017 Candles for Life Festival and Walkathon.

Jaclyn Guzmán

Staff Writer

 Candles for Life shared information on the upcoming annual event they will be hosting on Saturday, October 28 at the Chamber of Commerce Community Breakfast held Wednesday.

Jose G. Landa

Staff writer

IBC Bank donated $1,500 to the Candles for Life organization this past Sunday during the Inaugural International Border Cup held at the Eagle Pass Golf Club.

IBC Bank Eagle Pass Branch President and CEO Hector Cerna presented the check to the Candles for Life organization which included President Becky Robinson, Vice President Norma Salinas, Secretary Sheri Roberts and Treasurer Zulma Sandoval. 

Jaclyn Guzmán

Staff writer

The Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce held their monthly community breakfast on Wednesday, September 6. 

Several organizations presented information on upcoming community events.

Candles for Life is preparing their annual walkathon, scheduled for Saturday, October 28.