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Eagle Pass
The Department of Public Works in Eagle Pass is working to better our streets, namely Second Street from Comal to Trinity and due to this, Second Street will be closed and motorists should be aware that they will need to take the necessary precautions to avoid traffic jams and backlogs which will go hand in hand with these closings. Equally, other reparation projects on Second Street will begin this December 4th according to press releases from the City of Eagle Pass and heavy equipment and municipal employees will be utilized and will be en force in this area. The barricades will be set up throughout the process in order to direct the flow of traffic and authorities say they will adopt measures to continue the flow of traffic as to not interrupt day to day traffic in this area. The city asks that residents be patient with the sound and the dust of the construction in the area. Please obey the traffic signs and the construction signs. No parking will be allowed in the Second Street area. Second Street will be closed from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. to facilitate the completion of said projects.
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Eagle Pass
A 40 year old man identified as Laurencio Ledezma who was found lifeless at his home on Friendly Street on the south side of Eagle Pass is being investigated by the Maverick County Sheriff's Department. Tere Melendrez informed The News Gram that the family members found the lifeless body of Ledezma and the body has been sent for autopsy. The incident occurred on Saturday and authorities stated they had found his lifeless body in his home. The Justice of the Peace stated that there are suspicions that he may have intoxicated himself to death with an excess amount of medication. The results of the autopsy are pending, but this is the third such finding of an elderly person found dead of 'Natural causes' which is of serious concern to local authorities.
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
As Me chi mi si ka arrived to demonstrate what truly is the culture and heritage of his people adorned in full Kickapoo garb complete with truly magnificent black war paint directly under his eyes trimmed in white, which is indicative of the Kickapoo and all tribes have their own to be able to distinguish themselves from any other tribe. Me chi mi si ka wielded his eagle claw staff and eagle feather headdress and completely entranced all in attendance with three tribal dances closing out a program rich in Native American language and history to celebrate Native american Heritage Month. Pi ka o da, of the Cultural Advisory Council, Cha ko da ta and Na na te a, members of the Kickapoo Tribal Council, were also on hand to receive a proclamation from the Honorable Ramsey English-Cantú, Mayor of Eagle Pass which added an official touch to the festivities. E ne de na, Superintendent of Tribal Education Programs was introduced by A pi si no cua who eloquently introduced the keynote speaker of Cherokee and American descent who has worked with the Environmental Protection Agency in Dallas and is a professor of research at North Texas University and a Delegate to the Cherokee Nation who was also adorned in a horse hair and eagle-feathered hat when he addressed the gathering about the accomplishments and contributions of Native Americans to the world in relation to agriculture, politics, communications, mathematics among other important contributions to society.
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
Dr. Ted Soret, DDS, longtime dentist, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend of Eagle Pass and avid animal lover was bestowed the very distinct honor of having the United Medical Center's Administration Building named after him in a fitting and proper manner which he so deserved as George Kypuros so eloquently put it, Soret was "A champion for community health centers." "He showed his true commitment to our mission and made many sacrifices for this project as he could not believe how many people went unserved because they did not have access to health care that they could afford." "Ted and I loved Eagle Pass," stated his wife Mary Francis, who was moved by the outpouring of affection showed to her husband on this day which all in attendance could agree that the Sorets were truly fine, genuine people who were loved by all his patients and their families, "This is a great honor as his spirit watches over us. To think he was a part of this is very, very special."
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
The meeting of the Maverick County Commissioner's Court began with a lambasting of whoever is involved in the making of decisions relating to grounds for the removal of County Commissioner of Precinct 2, Rudy Heredia. Jose Reyna, who also serves as the head of the Republican Party, was on hand with public policy in hand to question the continuance of Heredia as County Commissioner if he is presently incarcerated.
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
In an unprecedented first playoff game at the EPISD Sports Complex, the Brandeis Broncos gave the crowd of 7,000 plus their money's worth with a level of football seen only on the television screens of the NCAA as Trinton Ynclan and Colbie Price put on a veritable clinic of rushing and passing with precision passing and power running as they bulldozed their way to the State Quarter finals with a 63-7 victory over 29-AAAAA powerhouse the Del Rio Rams.
The Broncos scored 35 first half points to secure the win in the third round of the Division II matchup behind Ynclan's 167 yards of rushing and some amazing pitches and catches between Price and Andrew Heft and from Brian Chapman who found Larry Stephens on a spectacular 49 yard deep out route in front of the visitor's side as the ball was thrown before Stephens cut on his route, the Del Rio defender all over him, but Chapman's pass was right on the money as the tall, lanky and fast receiver ran under it and took it into the endzone for the score to make the score 35-0 Brandeis.
Another highlight of this matchup was Ynclan's 58 yard touchdown run as he hurdled Del Rio defenders before turning on the jets en route to another Brandeis score with 5:23 remaining in the first half.
Ram scat back extraordinaire Gudelio Garza was held in check all night long with Broncos double teaming him and crushing Del Rio tackles caving in the pocket to where George Fernandez and the Rams having limited space to work, but in the third quarter, Garza broke off one of his signature runs sprinting 40 yards for the only Ram score of the game to the pleasure of 4,000 Queen City fans who made the trip and who up to this point had very little to cheer about. An amazing reaction and a beautiful sight to see!
Tempers were flaring all night long as referees had to keep both teams in check especially in the second quarter when Ram standout Claudio Arizpe was ejected from the game for pushing a Brandeis player after a facemask call which all in attendance felt was an unjustified ejection and which had Del Rio coaches on the field trying to get justification on why Arizpe was ejected and the Brandeis player was not.
What was to follow would not make the situation any easier as the Broncos rushed for 345 yards behind the running of Ynclan and Peter Agu-Udemba, William Hughes and adam Cuellar as well as a spectacular 52 yard punt return for a TD by Kadarius Lee. The Broncs also had 155 yards through the air to Del Rio's 174 yards rushing and only 16 yards passing.
The Broncos will square off with Steele next week for the Region IV Championship.
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Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass authorities and Maverick County authorities are getting organized to request a day at the capital in Austin. Mayor Ramsey English- Cantú informed The News Gram that this week a meeting was held to coordinate a visit to establish a date for Eagle Pass Day in the State of Texas. He said that each year, the State Capitol sets aside a date to receive authorities from Eagle Pass in order to have an audience with state representatives in this region. Senator Carlos Uresti will be on hand to receive our local dignitaries as well as Tracy O. King who will also be on hand to do so. Our city officials and our county elected officials will also be on hand to address state officials on the concerns of our fair city and our county. Mayor Cantú stated that these audiences have always produced favorable results and it is important for us to have the necessary support from Austin in all our affairs for the benefit of our community and our border region.
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Eagle Pass
One month before Tom Schmerber takes office as the new Sheriff of Maverick County, he says he is busy organizing his staff which will accompany him when he takes charge of the department. He is working on his deputies, main collaborators and key positions who will assist him in running the affairs of his office. He has mentioned that he will not change the staff on hand, but he will make key changes in the key positions of the Sheriff's Department. The hiring of personnel will also be discussed with the Treasury Department in order to insure that the transition is done in a legal manner. The new Maverick County Sheriff said the changes that he plans to implement have more to do with management of particular situations within the administration. He said a few days ago he held a job fair with people interested in being employed within the department, the event was a huge success with nearly 200 applicants. Mr. Schmerber was present for the majority of those interviews being conducted. He said that in the next few days there will be another event to receive more applications and interview more people interested in working in different areas, adding that he is ready to take over in January. Tom Schmerber is a former Border Patrol agent and is currently a professor of history at the Eagle Pass High School.
EAGLE PASS, Texas
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry recently detained a Del Rio man wanted for sexual assault of a child. On Tuesday afternoon, CBP officers working at the Eagle Pass International Bridge inspected a black Hyundai Veloster, bearing Texas license plates. Records checks revealed that the driver, Alejandro Valdes Falcon, 21, was wanted on an outstanding warrant for sexual assault of a child. Falcon, a citizen of Mexico, was detained and turned over to the Maverick Country Sheriff’s Office. “The thorough and comprehensive inspections performed by our frontline CBP officers at the port of entry resulted in this significant apprehension,” said Cynthia O. Rodriguez, CBP Port Director, Eagle Pass. “Homeland security is our primary mission but apprehensions like this help keep our communities safe.
Joe M. Rodriguez, age 37 and owner of Capitol Construction in Eagle Pass, Texas, faces up to ten years in
federal prison after pleading guilty today to a theft charge related to a scheme to steal more than $17,000 in
Maverick County funds announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman. Rodriguez remains on a $20,000
bond pending sentencing. No sentencing date has been scheduled.
