Eagle Pass News Leader

Aug 3, 20184 min read

Texas Dept of Health Services warns about harmful bacteria in coastal waters and raw seafood

People can become ill after eating raw or under cooked contaminated seafood, particularly oysters. (Press Release) Warm weather in Texas...

Aug 3, 201811 min read

Meet the Stars that will represent EP at World Series

Eagle Pass, TX - The Eagle Pass Babe Ruth League 13 Year-Old All-Stars will represent the Southwest Region at the 2018 Babe Ruth 13...

Aug 2, 20181 min read

EPPD recovers stolen Hummer, arrests 18-year-old female driver

Eagle Pass, TX - On Wednesday at approximately 9:00 pm, elements of the Eagle Pass Police Department were dispatched to the intersection...

Aug 2, 20181 min read

Ranch workers find human remains, Sheriff investigates

Eagle Pass, TX - Maverick County Sheriff Department is investigating after human remains were found at a Ranch outside city limits. On...

Aug 1, 20181 min read

MUST WATCH VIDEO: Plane carrying 103 passengers crashes in Durango, Mexico

Durango, MX - Plane carrying 103 passengers crashes in Durango, MX, miraculously ALL survived! A passenger has released an impacting...

Aug 1, 20181 min read

What might can be expected in special election runoff

Analysing the election returns, even how dismally low they were, it would appear the Texas Senate District 19 still leans decidedly...

Aug 1, 20181 min read

29-year-old man arrested for allegedly hitting a woman

Eagle Pass. TX - On Tuesday mornimg, Units from the MCSO responded to the Nick Carr Sports Complex in Loma Bonita where a complainant...

Aug 1, 20182 min read

Flores and Gallego will meet in runoff for Texas Senate

It is apparently final in the Special Election for Texas Senate with Republican Peter P. (Pete) Flores earning the top spot and Pete...

Aug 1, 20181 min read

Flores bolts to lead, Gutierrez a distant third and may miss runoff

Maverick County has voted for Pete Gallego with 590 votes to Roland Gutierrez' 502 and Pete Flores with 218 votes. But the surprise of...

Jul 31, 20183 min read

Raid on Las Quintas area 'safe house' nets dozens of detentions (VIDEO)

Great escape attempt provides onlookers with action packed scene Eagle Pass, TX - Federal agents with support from the Maverick County...

Jul 31, 20182 min read

Lancair International's two-seat Barracuda designed to provide speed and affordability

Lancair International, which recently relocated to Uvalde, Texas, announced a two-seat airplane kit. By: Pia Bergqvist (Flying Magazine)...

Jul 31, 20183 min read

Political operatives react to EP News Leader article

Reactions on social media by political operatives to an article entitled "EPISD Board, Superintendent plan to approve unfair raises...

Jul 30, 20185 min read

Special election viewed as 3-man race for two runoff polls

Elections Day is tomorrow, Tuesday at consolidated polls Astute observers of political contests are of the opinion tomorrow's "jungle"...

Jul 30, 20181 min read

Trio disguises shark as baby, steals it from SA Aquarium

Leon Valley, TX - According to Leon Valley Police a group of 3 individuals stole a 3-foot shark from a pool inside the San Antonio...

Jul 30, 20181 min read

Homeless Laredo man lands with hundreds of job offers

The sign read: "HOMELESS HUNGRY 4 SUCCESS TAKE A RESUME" Mountain View, CA - On Friday, David Casarez native of Laredo stood in a busy...

Jul 28, 201810 min read

EPISD Board, Superintendent plan to approve unfair raises illegally in secret meeting

There appears to be no limit to the crimes EPISD board president Lupita Fuentes, vice president Hilda Martinez-Caballero and...

Jul 27, 20181 min read

60-year old driver transported by ambulance after MVA

Eagle Pass, TX - Maverick County Sheriff Office responded to Loop 480 and HWY 57 in reference to a Motor Vehicle Accident, upon arrival...

Jul 27, 20181 min read

Diesel Tanker Truck crashes on Texas Highway, bursts into flames

SWEETWATER, TX – 26-year-old driver of a diesel truck was airlifted to a Lubbock Hospital after a fiery crash on I-20 in Sweetwater....

Jul 26, 20181 min read

BP Agent transported to ER after being involved in a two-vehicle collision

Eagle Pass, TX - According to a Maverick County Sheriff Report, Driver of a 2009 white Toyota Highlander was on Siesta Drive turning...

Jul 26, 20182 min read

13-year-old Eagle Pass Stars Outlasts Benton, AR 16-3

EP Babe Ruth League 13-year-old All-Stars will represent Southwest Texas Region at the 2018 World Series By: A.D. Ibarra Harrrison, AR -...