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EPPD Dispatchers honored Thursday

A.D. Ibarra

-City Hall

When an officer on duty calls for dispatch on any given day or night, the symbolism of the term they use to refer to home base, "Eagle Pass", is very appropos indeed.

The voice on the other end of the radio signifies our home of Eagle Pass and the pride we all take in our fair city. When one thinks of home, you think of the comfort of knowing you have a place to go to after the rigors of another day at work and the love of your family who will be there to receive you.

Forty-Nine Year Old Male takes his Own Life

Maverick County Sheriff's Office (PRESS RELEASE)-

Maverick County deputies responded to an unresponsive male on Wildwood Drive by the Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision this Thursday, April 10, at approximately 1:37 PM. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the EMS crew on location, who stated that the male, identified as forty-nine year old Marcos Hernandez, had taken his own life. Justice of the Peace Dora Madera arrived at the scene and pronounced Mr. Hernandez deceased at 2:13 P.M. Judge Madera has ordered an autopsy.

EPISD Teacher of the Month

The Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Jesse Sanchez passes away on Thursday

A.D. Ibarra

-Eagle Pass

Local reserve deputy, former police officer and martial arts instructor Jesse Sanchez passed away on Thursday in his sleep after a long battle with heart disease.

"My career started in 1978 when I first joined the United States Marine Corps as a clerk in the aviation field," stated Sanchez in his final interview with The Eagle Pass News Gram, "After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, I decided to begin my career as a police officer."

Swarm of bees kill EP man

A.D. Ibarra

-Seco Mines

A bulletin arrived last night to the studios of CSN-TV in reference to the presence of a swarm of bees in the area of Rodriguez and North Streets. Citizens were urged to remain indoors. The bulletin was read in both English and Spanish several times to alert the population in the immediate area.

Weapons Cache Seized, 18 Assault Rifles Intercepted; Ammo Bound for Mexico

EAGLE PASS, Texas –

Federal authorities at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry intercepted a load of assault rifles and ammunition bound for Mexico Friday. In an unrelated incident, Thursday, inspection of outbound traffic turned up a man wanted for alleged weapons smuggling.

“The Eagle Pass POE Enforcement Team is made up of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from the Port of Entry and U.S. Border Patrol agents,” said Cynthia O. Rodriguez, CBP Port Director, Eagle Pass. “They bring together unique skill sets that allow us to maximize our effectiveness.”

Comienza el béisbol y el softball

Adrian Ibarra

-Eagle Pass

Director de Parques y Recreaciónes, Jorge Sánchez, anunció el inicio de la liga pequeña de béisbol y softball Mencionó que ya que todavía están trabajando en los campos de las Pequeñas Ligas en Fort Duncan, los juegos para las Divisiones I, II y III niños tendrán lugar en Chittim Park y niñas van a jugar en el Campo de Chelo's.

High Speed Chase Ends up in Major Drug Bust

Staff

-Eagle Pass

Official information from the Maverick County Sheriff's Office has shed light on the high-speed chase that resulted in the apprehension of one male subject after his vehicle nearly lost control on Ave. B off of Del Rio Blvd.

Accident on 277 leaves vehicle in ranch

A.D. Ibarra

-Eagle Pass

A motor vehicle accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:00 P.M. which left a small- sized vehicle lying on its roof inside a nearby ranch on Highway 277. Maverick County Deputies and officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety were on hand on Saturday investigating the accident in which EMT's were also dispatched to the scene to transport the driver to receive immediate medical attention.

High speed chase ends up in arrest; Persecución a alta velocidad termina en arresto

A.D. Ibarra

-Eagle Pass

A high speed chase that resembled something out of a Hollywood motion picture occurred on Saturday at approximately 4:00 P.M. as an individual traveling in a late model vehicle was seen stopped at a traffic light when a Maverick County Deputy’s vehicle pulled up beside him, turned on its flashing lights as to signal for him to pull over.

Pull over was the last thing on the driver's mind as a high-speed chase ensued on Del Rio Blvd. According to eyewitnesses, it was at an extremely high rate of speed.