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BP rescues injured child, stranded in the middle of the Rio Grande
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Marine Unit in Eagle Pass rescued an injured child who was stranded on an...
Mar 18, 20202 min read


EP Mayor declares Local State of Disaster (Video)
Eagle Pass, TX - In a press conference held at around 9:00 am on Wednesday morning, Mayor Luis Sifuentes declared State of Local...
Mar 18, 20202 min read


Three arrested in EP for kidnapping, robbing victim at gunpoint, police say
Eagle Pass, TX - Maverick County Sheriff Criminal Investigation Division conducted an investigation of an Aggravated Robbery and a...
Mar 18, 20202 min read


Authorities refute rumors of EP int'l bridge closures
Eagle Pass, TX - The rumor being heavily spread regarding the possible closure of the two Eagle Pass international bridges has been...
Mar 18, 20201 min read


US gov't might send $1,000 checks to Americans as coronavirus stimulus
Washington, DC - The Trump administration just expressed their support for sending cash payments to Americans as a massive economic...
Mar 17, 20201 min read


Some restaurant chains to close dining rooms amid coronavirus outbreak
Eagle Pass, TX - Many fast-food restaurants have announced the closure of dining rooms, restricting to drive-thru only service. The first...
Mar 17, 20201 min read


Texas reports first death in COVID-19 patient
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first death of a Texas resident who tested positive for COVID-19, the...
Mar 17, 20204 min read


Two individuals being tested for coronavirus in EP, local representatives say
Eagle Pass, TX - In a press conference held moments ago at the Eagle Pass City Council Chambers, the mayor addressed the current...
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Despite ongoing crisis, EPISD students reportedly visited NYC's Chinatown last week
Eagle Pass, TX - According to information received by the EPNL editorial team, C.C. Winn High School Band members traveled to New York...
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Effective immediately, Governor suspends inmate visitation in all Texas jails
Austin, TX - Effective immediately, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has suspended for an undetermined period of time visitation to all state's...
Mar 16, 20202 min read


International Friendship Festival has been postponed
Eagle Pass, TX - Prioritizing the safety, health and welfare of the Eagle Pass/Maverick County community and its visitors as the...
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Texas public schools could close for rest of academic year
Austin, TX - Mike Morath, Texas Education Commissioner instructed state-wide superintendents of schools and legislators to be prepared...
Mar 16, 20201 min read


EPISD board of trustees, admins extend spring break due to coronavirus concerns
Eagle Pass, TX - As expected, the Eagle Pass Independent School District board of trustees and school administration agreed to extend the...
Mar 13, 20202 min read


Governor Abbott declares state of disaster for all counties in Texas
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been recognized globally as a contagious...
Mar 13, 20202 min read


Maverick County inmate found dead inside cell
Eagle Pass, TX - A Maverick County Jail inmate was found dead at around 9:30 pm on Thursday evening. According to MCSO, the inmate took...
Mar 13, 20201 min read


Del Rio school district to 'discuss return of students and staff' in special-called meeting
Del Rio, TX - San Felipe Del Rio CISD remains in close consultation with the Texas Education Agency, the Texas Department of State Health...
Mar 13, 20201 min read


Sul Ross State University, SWTJC extend spring break amid coronavirus concerns
Both Sul Ross State University and SWTJC have extended spring break. We have included both press releases starting with Sul Ross followed...
Mar 12, 20206 min read


District Attorney race recount set to take place next week
The hotly contested District Attorney race election results which favored incumbent Roberto Serna by 33 votes over challenger Alberto...
Mar 12, 20202 min read


EPISD board to hold 'emergency meeting', take action on 'coronavirus' epidemic
Eagle Pass, TX - The Eagle Pass Independent School District announced on twitter that an emergency board meeting will be held on Friday...
Mar 12, 20202 min read


SA universities, colleges extend spring break amid coronavirus outbreak panic
San Antonio, TX - Numerous San Antonio-area college and universities have officially announced an extension to spring break in response...
Mar 12, 20202 min read
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