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Jan 19
2 min

Tractor-trailer catches fire near Del Rio, causes severe traffic congestion

Del Rio, TX - An 18-wheeler intending to transport product to the interior of the country caught fire on Highway 90 which as a result was...

Jan 15
2 min

Congressman Tony Gonzales named Assistant Whip for House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) today announced he has been named an Assistant Whip for Minority Whip Steve Scalise’...

Jan 14
2 min

EP woman arrested after driving drunk at 120 mph in possession of MJ, Police say

Eagle Pass, TX - She was reportedly going 120 miles per hour when a patrolman stopped a woman who in a state of intoxication was traveli...

Jan 13
2 min

Eagle Pass again earns nation's top spot for increasing COVID-19 cases, NY Times says

Eagle Pass, TX - Just a few months after being the hottest place in COVID-19 cases in the nation, Eagle Pass did it again, this time it t...

Jan 13
2 min

AG Paxton: San Antonio woman arrested for Widespread Vote Harvesting, Fraud

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the arrest of Rachel Rodriguez for election fraud, illegal voting, unlawfu...

Jan 12
2 min

Arrested: Pair Accused Of Robbing Juvenile At Gunpoint

Eagle Pass, TX - Two individuals identified as 18-year-old Roman Rodríguez and 20-year-old Rolando Ramos were detained by Maverick County...

Jan 12
2 min

Del Rio sector BP Agents Recover Body of Pregnant Woman

DEL RIO, Texas – Freezing temperatures, winter mixes of snow and ice, and unforgiving river water pose an increased risk of life threaten...

Jan 8
3 min

Laughlin Air Force Base personnel strictly prohibited to visit restaurants, bars in Del Rio

Del Rio, TX - Laughlin Air Force Base personnel is strictly prohibited from entering bars and restaurants due to security protocols for t...

Jan 8
3 min

Dozens of Asylum seekers arrive at Del Rio care center

Del Rio, TX - A group of over 24 individuals between adults and minors of different nationalities arrived at the Del Río, Texas friendly ...

Jan 8
3 min

Eddie Morales ready to be sworn in as State Representative next week

Austin, TX - Opening ceremonies for the 87th Texas Legislative Session is set for Tuesday, January 12 at which time newly elected Distric...

Jan 6
2 min

All UIL and Extra-Curricular Activities suspended for schools in Del Rio

Del Rio, TX - District leaders met yesterday to discuss additional measures to reduce and help contain the spread of the SARS COVID-19 vi...

Jan 6
1 min

Woman returns from Christmas Vacation in Mexico with Meth, gets Arrested

Eagle Pass, TX - A San Antonio woman was detained at this border after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer found doses of crystal...

Jan 6
2 min

Man caught with stolen ATV at Int'l Bridge II

Eagle Pass, TX - A 60-year-old man identified as Dale Jimmie Fuller was arrested by elements of the Auto Theft division of the Eagle Pass...

Jan 6
2 min

Two more men arrested in connection to December 2019 murder

Eagle Pass, TX - Continuing diligent investigation into a December 2019 murder case has resulted in the arrests of an additional two indi...

Dec 30, 2020
2 min

30-40 percent of local healthcare employees refusing COVID vaccine in EP

Eagle Pass, TX - City of Eagle Pass Mayor Luis Sifuentes said that like him and Judge David Saucedo voluntarily chose to be vaccinated ag...

Dec 30, 2020
2 min

EP woman arrested after hiding cocaine in mouth during traffic stop, police say

Eagle Pass, TX - Attempting to hide doses of cocaine in her mouth cost a woman being pulled over by Sheriff deputies to be transported to...

Dec 29, 2020
1 min

MCSO staff ready to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Eagle Pass, TX - Approximately 105 employees from the Maverick County Sheriff's Office will be able to register with the Emergency Operat...

Dec 29, 2020
2 min

EP man, 41, dies in fatal accident near Carrizo Springs

Carrizo Springs, TX - THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on December 28, 2020 at ap...

Dec 24, 2020
1 min

President Trump grants full pardon to former Eagle Pass BP Agent Gary Brugman

Eagle Pass, TX – A former Border Patrol Agent assigned to the Del Rio-sector stationed in Eagle Pass was pardoned by President Donald J. ...

Dec 23, 2020
2 min

Eagle Passan Gary Hobbs named Entertainer of the Year at 2020 Tejano Music Awards

Eagle Pass, TX - The Tejano Music Awards sent and made public their congratulations to singer Gary Hobbs for winning the nomination in th...

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