Jose G. Landa
Staff writer

   The Community Health Investment Modernization Excellence Act which provides funding for community health centers, such as the United Medical Center,  lapsed in September 2017 and did not meet its final deadline for approval. The  funding was extended to provide organizations depending on this bill and the funding needed until March of this year.

 Over 850 lbs. of pet food and 140+ blankets collected to  benefit local shelter pets

The cold weather did not stop the community from helping out local shelter pets as they generously donated bags of pet food, blankets, dog treats and toys. Project COMPANION volunteers were at the ready to collect the items which they will be distributing to both the City and County holding facilities over the upcoming months.

The Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce hosted a ceremony for Maverick Nursing & Rehabilitation Center who was celebrating the renovation of their facility.

Incident calls attended to by local law enforcement agencies continue increasing on a yearly basis, putting a strain on law enforcement departments and court systems as well. 

The City of Eagle Pass set up an alter at city hall for Dia De Los Muertos in which they remembered Mayor Chad H. Foster, Presidente Municipal Jose (Pepe) Maldonado, Choco Gonzalez Maza and Alex Alvarez.  

Jose G. Landa

Staff Writer

Not one taxpayer attended the  Maverick County Hospital District public hearing held on Tuesday, September 5 regarding the proposed 2017-2018 tax rate which will go from the current tax rate of  9 cents per every $100 valuation, to 12.9 cents per every $100 valuation; an increase of 3.9 cents.

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   Wal Mart , Maverick County and the News Gram, along with countless volunteers organized a donation drive for the victims of Hurricane Harvey from Thursday August 31 through September 4 in the WalMart parking lot. 

The elderly community is cordially invited to a spiritual retreat to be held at the Salon De Colores Parish Hall located at 2055 Williams St on Saturday, July 22. 

Jose G. Landa

Staff writer

The City of Eagle Pass held a public meeting at City Hall geared towards the youth of the community, and anyone who practices the sport of skateboarding, on Wednesday, July 12. 

Jose G. Landa

Staff writer

The City of Eagle Pass held a two-day Business & Economic Development committee orientation at the International Center for Trade with EMC Strategy Group on June 19 and 20, establishing committee needs, short and long term goals, comprehensive strategy and city master plan, and committee and sub-committee goals.