Eagle Pass News Leader

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...