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2 year-old dies in tragic accident involving tractor
The Maverick County Sheriff Department responded to an emergency call in Quemado, Texas on Saturday April 21 regarding an accident involving a two year-old minor child.
Man injures leg after accidentally shooting himself
Jesus Valles, 52, from Eagle Pass, was taken to the emergency room after he accidentally shot himself in the knee.
The Maverick County Sheriff Department responded to the Eidson Road area of the community at approximately 3:30 am on Tuesday April 3rd to respond to the call.
Young man dies in rollover accident on FM 131
Jose G. Landa
Staff writer
A 23 year-old Christian Martínez from Eagle Pass has died in a rollover accident that occurred on Tuesday morning February 6.
Sheriff: "If you're going to drink, then plain and simple don't drive"
Jose G. Landa
Staff writer
According to information from Maverick County Sheriff Tom Schmerber, sheriff’s deputies responded to Rosita Valley Road in the early morning hours of January 31, in regards to a motor vehicle accident. "At
Velasquez shows signs of improvement after vehicle accident
Jose G. Landa
Staff writer
Information relating to the health of 17 year-old Vanessa Velazquez reveals that the teen has been breathing on her own and has shown some improvement at moments such as opening her eyes and moving her fingers over the past few days.
Mayor Cantu comments on Velasquez accident
Staff reports
Mayor Ramsey English Cantu expressed his thoughts and concerns in reference to the recent accident involving Vanessa Velasquez, the young teen who was tragically struck by a 2017 Red Cherokee Jeep driven by Ana De La Garza on January 5, 2018 while attempting to cross Garrison St. Velasquez continues in critical condition in a San Antonio hospital as a result of the accident.
9 year-old struck by vehicle
Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer
A 9 year old boy was struck by a 2016 GMC truck driven by Giomayra Mendoza as he attempted to cross the street while walkin home from school.
Family of Vannessa Velásquez asks community for continued prayers
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.
Young woman in critical condition after being run over three times
A 17-year-old is in critical condition after being run over by three vehicles on Friday, January 5 at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Boy accidentally shoots himself in leg with rifle
Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer
The Eagle Pass Police Department reported that a 10-year-old accidentally shot himself with a hunting rifle on Saturday, December 16, at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Law enforcement officials state that the incident occurred on the corner of Main Street and Harold Street where the vehicle the child was in was at a stop light. The child was with his brother and his grandfather in the vehicle when the high powered hunting rifle went off and the boy was shot in the leg. No one else was injured.
Eagle Pass Police Department officials were in the area when they heard the gunshot and responded to the emergency immediately. The Eagle Pass Fire Department Emergency Medical Technicians were quick to follow, and upon making contact with the child began treatment to the wound immediately.
The child was then transported to the Fort Duncan Regional Medical Centers emergency room, but has to be taken to a San Antonio Hospital due to the severity of the injury. At this point, it is believed that the child could possibly lose his leg due to severity of the injury.
Niño se dispara accidentalmente
Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer
El Departamento de Policía de Eagle Pass informó que un niño de 10 años se pegó un tiro accidentalmente con un rifle de caza el pasado sábado aproximadamente a las 3:30 p.m.
Los oficiales de la ley afirman que el incidente ocurrió en la esquina de Main Street y Harold Street, donde el vehículo en el que se encontraba el niño estaba en una luz de freno.
El niño estaba con su hermano y su abuelo en el vehículo cuando el rifle de caza de alta potencia se disparó y el niño recibió un disparo en la pierna. Nadie más resultó herido.
Los oficiales del Departamento de Policía de Eagle Pass estaban en el área cuando escucharon el disparo y respondieron a la emergencia de inmediato. Los técnicos médicos de emergencias del Departamento de Bomberos de Eagle Pass se apresuraron a seguirlos y, al establecer contacto con el niño, comenzaron inmediatamente el tratamiento de la herida.
Luego, el niño fue transportado a la sala de emergencias de los Centros Médicos Regionales de Fort Duncan, pero debe ser trasladado a un Hospital de San Antonio debido a la gravedad de la lesión. Se cree que el niño podría perder su pierna debido a la gravedad de la lesión.