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A.D. Ibarra
-Del Rio, TX
In a motion to reconsider bond hearing held before Magistrate Judge Collis White on Friday in Del Rio, Judge White denied bond to Maverick County Commissioner Rudy Heredia.
When US Magistrate Judge Collis White heard all the evidence in this proceeding last October, he allowed Heredia's attorney to formally request bail to which was denied due to the fact that he may not happen to feel that he is a flight risk, but due to the fact that federal prosecutors have evidence of his relationships with known criminals, his bail was also denied pending arraignment, the discovery phase of pre-trial deliberations which his attorneys waived and a date on the court docket for the actual trial.
Although sources close to the Western District of Texas reported that in some cases a second opportunity to request bail is granted, this time however, Judge White decided that he still could not allow Heredia to recuperate his liberty.
Heredia and County Commissioner Eliaz Maldonado are due to face the 293rd District Court on Monday with respect to a petition which was filed to remove them from office. It is not known whether Heredia himself will be allowed to attend.
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
Local businessman Saul Fernandez made it official on Friday afternoon, throwing his name in the proverbial hat in the race for the 2013 Mayoral Election which will be held this May.
"Being from the private sector, we're in need of more support for growing our community from the industry standpoint," said the proprietor of Willow Creek Adult Day Care and member of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council, "I feel there is a need for more diversity in our elected officials to be able to understand the different age groups represented in our community and distinguishing economic status."
"Working with the elderly, I know the differences they have and the problems they face," he added, "As a businessman, I want to combine demographics and create better job opportunities for all of our citizens from all age groups to take advantage of everything happening around us."
He feels the need to bridge age gaps and economic levels as we have a very broad community and that there is much he can do to be more proactive in this respect.
Fernandez arrived at City Hall with his family, friends and followers who will help him make a run against incumbent Ramsey English-Cantú.
Commissioner Flores announces resignation March 15th
Friday, 01 February 2013 22:16 Published in January 2013
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
In an unprecedented decision impacting the make-up of the present Commissioner's Court which has been decimated by allegations handed down by the FBI and The Department of Justice US Attorney's Office Western District of Texas, County Commissioner of Precinct 4, Cesar Flores announced in a prepared statement that he is indeed stepping down from his position as County Commissioner effective March 15th in order to focus on his defense stemming from charges being brought before him in the ongoing investigations by the FBI in Maverick County.
Flores stated in his statement that in order to keep the best interests of his constituents in mind during this investigation, he will be stepping down prior to any further proceedings in District Court, something neither Rudy Heredia or Eliaz Maldonado who both face charges alleging they participated willingly in a kickback and bribery scheme as well as misappropriation of public funds.
Maldonado is presently free on bond and continues to perform his duties as an elected official, however Heredia is being held in a federal detention facility and is unable to fulfill his duties until he is cleared or is convicted for his alleged crimes which also include bribery and bid rigging, but was arrested for participating in a scheme to illegally introduce an amount greater than $10,000.00 undeclared into the US.
After much scrutiny and attacks from concerned citizens calling for the resignation of those commissioners who have been indicted and who face federal charges to step down, only Flores has taken the initiative of doing so which has gained the silent respect of the public for his decision to do just that while he deals with the legal situation facing him.
County Attorney Ricardo Ramos presently has filed two petitions calling for a District Judge to make the call which will give the power to the County Judge to replace any public official who may need to be replaced while the legal process takes its course which may take several months.
In the meantime, Commissioner Flores who has been in his elected office for almost ten years now, has taken it upon himself to relinquish his position willingly, responsibly and voluntarily and allow Judge David Saucedo to appoint an interim commissioner as of March 15th.