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A.D. Ibarra
-KLEC
Talk about going back to the Gateway City in style! Laredo’s Jesus Palacios is the latest big winner in the Kickapoo Lucky eagle Casino’s Dream Drive promotion which has all of South Texas going gaga for the chance to win one of seven luxury vehicles. But this time, Palacios was not the first name chosen as two lucky but unfortunate individuals, San Antonio’s Luis Rodriguez and Uvalde’s Irene Ybarra were the first names drawn from the hopper by Mr. Moneybags in the third installment of this promotion. Another first on this night was the fact that the winner had his mind made up when he was asked which of the five remaining vehicles he was going to choose as he wasted no time in choosing what many in Eagle Pass had as their first choice, the big, bad black on black Jaguar! Palacios posed proudly with his newly acquired baby and reminded us all that you must be present to win and that the ‘Winning is Bigger in Texas’ at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino-Hotel where you could be the next lucky winner to drive away in a Dream Drive!
Irma Gonzalez had to find her way to the winner’s circle when her name was called out on the loudspeakers which surround the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino as Mr. Moneybags did the honors himself as the emcee for the casino’s biggest promotion yet, the giving away of seven cars in seven days. “We have a winner,” said Mr. Moneybags, “If you’re from Eagle Pass and your name is Irma you are in the running to be the next big winner as possibly dozens of Irmas in the house felt their heart begin pounding a little faster than usual before he concluded,
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
In a recent exclusive interview with CEO of the Maverick County Hospital District, Elcira Bares, the administrator informed The News Gram of an oversight in recent reports stemming from their latest financial data in their 'Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the Month of September 2013'. The document lists operating revenues, all expenses of the district, then non-operating revenues, the latter of which has been omitted in a recent report outlining the finances of the MCHD. "All expenses of the district are considered operating expenses," stated Bares, "The report in particular is omitting non-operating revenues in the Operating Gains (Losses) column."
A.D. Ibarra
-KLEC Casino-Hotel
Then the first name was drawn from the massive hopper at the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino, Corpus Christi's Janet Scott must have been pulling the lever at a one armed-bandit somewhere across the vast expanse of what is now the largest casino of its kind in South Texas before she finally arrived to the designated winner's circle. When she was escorted to the front of the main casino entrance to choose from one of the seven grand prizes parked proudly out front, she couldn't make up her mind as she had her pick of the 2014 Jaguar, Infinity, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Acura or Cadillac.
Adrián Ibarra
- First United
Methodist Church hen The Honorable Karen Angelini, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge speaks, people listen. It's just the same for Lisa Smith and Cathleen Hurren, the latter a corporate litigator whose demeanor is probably a little firmer and significantly more focused than we saw her out here today, as the three meandered about the grounds of Becky Ballou's First United Methodist Church as kids enjoyed musical chairs, cake walks and fishing games. Angelini was even seen admiring the work of local students who are part of Border Hope's efforts to reach out to kids who just need someone to believe in them to assist them in dealing with life's obstacles.
A.D. Ibarra
-KTTT Reservation
An event which has taken a great amount of time and planning came to fruition on Monday, October 28th at the #1 tourist spot Eagle Pass and Maverick County has to offer, the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino. On hand Robin Miller General Manager of the Casino, Tribal administrator Mr. Don Spaulding, Juan Gonzalez Kisisika, Chairman, Jesús Anico Chacodata, Secretary of the Tribal Council as well The Mayor of the City of Eagle Pass, Ramsey English- Cantú, who said "We have established a wonderful working relationship with the tribal council and administration here within the tribe and we only look forward to that bettering itself that overall benefits our economy.
A.D. Ibarra
-Laredo, TX
In a highly anticipated matchup between Silver & Black Attack CC Winn Maverick Head Coach Eric Villaseñor and former Eagle standout, legend and former Eagle Pass Eagle Head Coach Oki Villaseñor who came out of retirement to front the Purple and Gold Wolves of Laredo LBJ who also sport the services of Randy Bermea and Peter Juve. KSAT 12's Greg Simmons' Big Game Coverage was in the Gateway City following this story as well.
Needless to say, bragging rights were on the line for not only the next off season, but could be as soon as Thanksgiving dinner as the Mavericks were able to score first on a 50 yard pitch and catch from QB Juan Elizondo to Carlos Cerezo who took it on the 15 yard line and was tackled just as he dove into the end zone. Cerezo got the ball for the Mavericks as he picked off a Wolve pass inside Mav territory to start the drive which we capitalized on.
A.D. Ibarra
-City Hall
In a formal ceremony attended by a large group of law enforcement professionals which included all three lieutenants in their dress blues, Lt. Aldo Escamilla, Lt. Alejandro Guedea and Lt. Moses Peña, newly appointed Chief Alberto Guajardo took his oath of office before family, friends, the news media and everyone who is anyone in local, state, federal and area law enforcement.
"Good leaders are hard to find," stated City Manager Gloria Barrientos, "We must make every effort to keep people interested, motivated and dedicated. I have no doubt that Chief Guajardo is up to that task."
Over the last few days, I've had the opportunity to hear and listen," stated The Honorable ramsey English-Cantú, Mayor of the City of Eagle Pass, "And to overall see the vision and the goals Chief Guajardo has for this department."
Department of Justice
United States Attorney’s Office
Western District of Texas
EAGLE PASS BUSINESSMAN PLEADS GUILTY IN CONNECTION WITH MAVERICK COUNTY
BRIBERY, KICKBACK AND BID-RIGGING SCHEME
In Del Rio, Hipolito Amaya, 35-year-old owner of AM-ROD Construction based in Eagle Pass, faces up to ten
years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a bribery charge in connection with an alleged bribery, kickback
and bid-rigging scheme in Maverick County announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman and FBI Special
Agent in Charge Armando Fernandez.
Appearing before United States Magistrate Judge Collis White this afternoon, Amaya admitted that in May
2011, he submitted a $35,800 bid to Maverick County to construct a concrete sidewalk on Lago Vista in
Precinct 4 of Maverick County. Maverick County issued him a $17,900 check to commence work and then a
$17,900 check for the completion of the sidewalk. Amaya further admitted that he made cash payments to two
Maverick County employees so that he could be paid in full for work he never performed.
Amaya remains on bond pending sentencing scheduled for March 2014.
This ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Texas Department
of Public Safety. Individuals who have first-hand information about corruption, fraud, or bribery related to
Maverick County are urged to contact the FBI at (210) 225-6741. Assistant United States Attorney Michael
Galdo is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.
A.D. Ibarra
-CC Winn Cafeteria
He had a terrible freshman high school experience playing basketball, had a wake-up call his first year of college, and was vilified by sports writers his rookie year in the NBA and former San Antonio Spurs great, University of Arizona Alum and Tucson, Arizona McDonald's All-American still managed to excel at every level of basketball. This was his message to CC Winn High School Students and most particularly, The CC Winn High School Lady Maverick Basketball Team on Tuesday Night at the CC Winn High School Cafeteria as Head Coach Enrique Pang and his coaching staff were able to get Sean and his assistant and friend David Singh to speak to our girls. Elliott made his best effort to let them know that no matter how difficult a challenge any given opponent may pose, teamwork is the key to any success he has ever experienced. "I have a whole wall full of trophies and individual awards (Which include The John Wooden Award)," stated #32, who alongside David Robinson, Avery Johnson and Tim Duncan brought back the first NBA Championship to the Alamo City, "I've never seen anyone win an MVP trophy and throw champagne over their heads, we did it as a team, we were speaking our own language, we were crying, barking, hugging, sobbing, there's nothing like doing it as a team. It's the best feeling you could possibly imagine. Tim doesn't care about making the All-Star Team, he'd rather spend it with his family. It's about winning as a team."
