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Staff -
Eagle Pass
A tragic death of a two year-old girl in a residence on Ave A is being investigated at this time as the unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in a small wading pool which had been installed at the home. According to police reports, an emergency call was received at about 3:00 P.M. of an unconscious minor who needed to be transported to the emergency room. No details were given as to how the incident had occurred. Unfortunately, the young girl did not respond to attempts to resuscitate her and she was pronounced dead at Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center. The report indicates that the death was accidental with no criminal intent, however Child Protective Services was called in to investigate.
A.D. Ibarra
Eagle Pass
County Commissioner of Pct. 3 Jose Luis Rosales is announcing that a brush pick up campaign on the outskirts of Precinct 3 is underway and runs through November 2nd. Any and all brush or large items which residents wish to get rid of on the outer part of the precinct can be taken out during this period. "We are making efforts to coincide this campaign with that of the city," said Rosales in an exclusive interview with The News Gram, "In an effort to maintain the cleanliness of our area as well as to insure that we do not create havens for mosquitoes and other pests." Rosales added that residents sometimes put unwanted trash out at all times of the year expecting it to be taken away, however Code Enforcement Officer Apolonio Rodriguez will be making rounds around the precinct as of November 3rd and will be passing out notices of any trash left out after the designated period and will continue to do so as the two week cycles come and go. Precinct 4 is next according to Rosales and subsequent notices will be going out at later dates. He asks residents to comply with the assigned dates in order to have a presentable precinct in and out of the city limits.
Staff -
Eagle Pass
After almost 33 years at his post, Maverick County Treasurer Manuel Reyes announced to Commissioner's Court that he would be retiring as of October 31st. It will be up to Commissioner's Court to name a temporary replacement for Reyes whose tenure goes back to the late seventies. Reyes is presently the longest tenured elected official in Maverick County and he began as treasurer during the administration of then Maverick County Judge Ramon Saucedo. His primary function has been to handle payroll and benefits for all county employees among other very important responsibilities. Reyes has opted retirement at this time in order to spend more time with his family as well as to have more time to take care of his health. He would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Maverick County for entrusting him with this very important position for all these years and he wishes the County the best of luck in all their endeavors.
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
A proclamation was read by Joe Cruz, Main Street Director for The City of Eagle Pass in recognition of National Credit Union Day as Border Federal Credit Union and their employees gathered at the Eagle Pass Branch on Veteran's Loop to celebrate the occasion. Maria Martinez, President and CEO of BFCU will be traveling to Belize to serve as a presenter at the 2012 Belize Credit Union Conference at the IVET Conference Center there. With credit union bosses from such remote places as Malaysia and Iraq and other credit unions from all over the world. Martinez was solicited by the Texas Credit Union League to share the successes of our local branch and will be presenting on Enterprise Risk Management at the annual conference. "Credit Unions have requirements and ERM allows us to prevent having losses," stated Martinez who will be boarding a plane in Del Rio which will take her to Houston and then to Belize, "Some of these include debit cards, checking accounts, loans, etc. Anything we start has risks involved, but I am truly honored to have been chosen, that our branch was chosen to be an example for the credit unions of the world.
Staff
-Eagle Pass
Maverick County authorities have been analyzing the legal situation Commissioner Rudy Heredia finds himself in at this time following his arrest on Thursday by FBI agents on charges of money laundering. According to reports, based on state laws, Heredia can in fact continue serving as commissioner until a verdict is reached in his case in Federal Court or until the process is complete to determine his guilt or innocence. In the meantime, he will continue to serve as Commissioner of Precinct 2. He also has the opportunity of deciding whether or not he wishes to continue in his position as he has two years remaining in his term. If he is found guilty, the Federal Court will themselves make a recommendation to Maverick County of what steps they would need to take in reference to his responsibilities as commissioner.
United States Attorney Robert Pitman
Western District of Texas
The Scheme involved the sale of vehicle to a known associate of the Los Zetas Drug Trafficking Organization
In Eagle Pass this morning, federal agents arrested Maverick County Commissioner Rodolfo Bainet Heredia
and two accomplices charged in connection with a money laundering and bulk cash smuggling scheme
announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in
Charge Armando Fernandez.
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
Last week at a recent meeting of Maverick County Commissioner's Court
a decision which caused a great deal of scrutiny and controversy came
to light and three of four commissioners voted in favor of an increase in pay to Road & Bridge Director Apolonio Rodriguez.
A young man from Eagle Pass, identified as Stephen Nandin, 24 years old, and in the U.S. Navy, was wounded by two bullets fired by police in San Diego, California, in an incident early Sunday on October 15 in a central area of the city near Horton Plaza, as reported by the San Diego UT.
According to the newspaper Esteban Nandin is stationed at Coronado Naval Base in San Diego, and was wounded in the upper torso and arm during a shootout where police intervened, and until Wednesday afternoon remained in the hospital, recovering from the wounds.
Nandin has been in the U.S. Navy for 6 years and works as an electronics technician, and has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to
military officials.
According to what was published in the San Diego UT, Sunday morning, at approximately 3 am, people in the neighborhood reported that the young soldier was outside the apartments, wearing military uniform and gas mask and carrying a firearm. The police officers arrived and found him on the stairs near the entrance to the apartments.
The newspaper reported that when a police officer approached the young soldier he raised his rifle in his direction and then the officer fired twice striking the young man.
The case remains under investigation by the police, and currently do o not know the reasons why the young man was behaving eradically. The officer who fired the shots, whose identity was not released, has 18 years working for the police department in San Diego, California.
-Eagle Pass
U.S. Border Patrol Agents in Eagle Pass seized more than $350,000 worth of marijuana. Monday afternoon, agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station conducted a vehicle stop on a 2003 Ford Taurus. Agents stopped the vehicle near the Rio Grande River and further inspection revealed several bundles containing marijuana located on the front and rear seats. After a thorough search of the entire vehicle, additional bundles were found in the truck. A total of 446.8 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $357,000 was seized. The subject and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Authorities from the Water Works in Eagle Pass were present Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce Community Breakfast to talk about the changes in rates, some that went into effect and others that are about to come into effect. Jorge Barrera, Director of the EP Water Works, said some changes have already gone into effect, for example the previous deposit for a new contract was a minimal charge, currently $80 is charged for opening a new account, this amount covers the first month of water usage. The Director of the Department said that by November 5, new reconnection charges will be in affect. The increases are almost double. Since last summer the Eagle Pass Council approved the ordinance which will increase to 100% fines for reconnection of water service. The reconnection charges will increase by $15 to $30 dollars during business hours, and $20 to $40 if the reconnection occurs after 5 pm. The Director of the Water System, Jorge Barrera, said the increase is necessary to cover the hours for those that conduct this work. The increase in the deposit contract, will increase from $25 to $80 dollars. Those users who have pending payments of up to 3 months will no longer be allowed services, now the most that will be allowed will be one month to settle the debt. He said this is to improve the service of the Water System to the community.
