Eagle Pass News Leader

Historic victories by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, combined with a Democratic Texas House and Rep. Eddie Morales’ growing influence, could give Eagle Pass, Del Rio and House District 74 their strongest political position in decades. AUSTIN, TX — Texas did more than change political parties Tuesday. It rearranged the balance of power in a way that could move border communities from the margins of state politics to the center of major decisions in Austin and Washington. De

HOUSTON, TX — Governor Greg Abbott formally launched his 2026 re-election campaign Saturday night in Houston, outlining a sweeping plan to overhaul Texas’ property tax system while vowing to “defend the promise of Texas” in the upcoming election. “Texas is not just another state. It’s our home. Our heritage,” Abbott told supporters. “We will protect what we built, finish what we started, and lead Texas into its glorious future.” At the center of his announcement was a bold pr

Eagle Pass Among Recipients of Federal COPS Hiring Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that several Texas border region law enforcement agencies, including the City of Eagle Pass Police Department , will receive a combined $3.4 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) . The funds, distributed through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) , will help local departments recruit and

Texas' senior senator speaks softly but carries a big stick for conservative issues, says the former governor. Op-ed by Rick Perry I had...