Jose G. Landa

Staff writer

The City of Eagle Pass once again discussed the acquisition and/or relocation of family(s) due to existing safety concerns as well as hazardous sanitary conditions of three properties located on Garrison Street and Monroe St. during a meeting held on Tuesday February, 6. 
 The City had approved the acquisition of these properties back in January 22, 2017.
 Eagle Pass Mayor Ramsey E. Cantu and the city council went into executive session to discuss the issue further.   
Back in open session,  Attorney Heriberto Morales addressed the issue. “You’re authorizing us to look into the cost associated with moving forward on this condemnations from public use,” clarified Morales.
The Eagle Pass City Council voted in favor in pursuing the possibility of the condemnation of these properties.
 The properties in question are in close proximity to the Eagle Pass City Hall , adjacent to the building on the Garrison St. side and next to the One Stop Convenience Store.

Ciudad discute tema rehubicación casas en Garrison y Monroe

La Ciudad de Eagle Pass una vez más discutió sobre la adquisición y / o reubicación de las familias debido a preocupaciones de seguridad existentes, así como las condiciones sanitarias peligrosas de tres propiedades ubicadas en Garrison Street y Monroe St. durante una reunión celebrada el martes 6 de febrero .
La Ciudad había aprobado la adquisición de estas propiedades el 22 de enero de 2017.
El alcalde de Eagle Pass, Ramsey E. Cantu, y el concejo municipal asistieron a una sesión ejecutiva para analizar el tema más a fondo.
De vuelta en sesión abierta, el abogado Heriberto Morales abordó el tema. "Nos autoriza a analizar el costo asociado con avanzar en esta condena del uso público", aclaró Morales.
El Concilio Municipal de Eagle Pass votó a favor al buscar la posibilidad de condenar las estas propiedades.
Las propiedades en cuestión se encuentran muy cerca del Eagle Pass City Hall, junto al edificio en el lado de Garrison St. y al lado de One Stop Convenience Store.

Staff reports

The parents of 16 year-old Vannessa Velasquez who was tragically impacted by a motor vehicle on Friday January 6, 2018  at the intersection of Garrison St. and Main St. have released a statement through their attorneys The Nevarez Law Group. 

   At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Eagle Pass Police Department officers responded to an emergency call involving an 18-year-old man who was reported to be on top of the Garrison Boulevard overpass, threatening to jump off.  

Staff Reports-

The City of Eagle Pass ordered the acquisition and relocation of families due to existing safety and health hazardous sanitary conditions on three home properties located at 509, 525 and 531, Garrison Street at their special meeting held on Tuesday January 22.