Eagle Pass News Leader

Jul 5, 20181 min read

Man arrested for allegedly attacking teenager over “Make America Great Again” Hat

30-year-old aggressor was arrested and charged with theft, he was also fired from his bartender job. San Antonio, TX - On Tuesday an...

Jul 5, 20182 min read

Mexico’s New Government Won’t Upend Energy Reforms

The new Mexican government will not remove the energy sector reform introduced by the previous administration in 2013, the...

Jul 5, 20181 min read

Corpus Christi mother accused of selling son, trying to sell 2 daughters

(Associated Press) CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Authorities are accusing a Texas mother of selling her 7-year-old son and trying to sell her two...

Jul 5, 20182 min read

Maverick County WCID #1 names complex after dedicated farmer and teacher Abdalla Moses ✝

The work and lifetime achievements of legendary pioneer farmer Abdalla Moses were recognized Eagle Pass, TX - The work and lifetime...

Jul 5, 20182 min read

3-Decades-Old Bullying Allegation Drives ISD Superintendent in Katy Texas to Resign

Despite signing a $375,000 yearly contract, Hindt has resigned from his position as Katy ISD's Superintendent Katy, TX - In a Katy ISD...

Jul 4, 20181 min read

EP Man Airlifted After Being Run Over by Vehicle

Eagle Pass, TX - An Eagle Pass man was seriously injured after being run over by a vehicle traveling on El Indio Hwy on Tuesday, July 3...

Jul 4, 20182 min read

Border Patrol Agents raid 'stash house' and apprehend 20 undocumented immigrants

EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass South Station and the Del Rio Sector Field Intelligence Team,...

Jul 4, 20181 min read

City officials recognize heroic act of DPS Agent that saved the life of a 2-year-old child

Eagle Pass, TX - The mayor of Eagle Pass Ramsey English Cantu and Mayor Pro-Tem Yolanda Ramon presented an award of recognition to the...

Jul 3, 20181 min read

Former Crystal City mayor senteced to 8 years of federal prison

Ricardo Lopez is going to jail for more than eight years after being convicted for accepting bribes Del Rio, TX - On Monday, July 2, at...

Jul 3, 20181 min read

Summer Time: Looking for a great getaway for you and your family?

South Padre Island, TX - Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort on South Padre Island is ranked the #1 Kid-Friendly attraction by Texas...

Jul 3, 20181 min read

Reported increase in border crossings for June

Eagle Pass, TX - Despite a weakening peso international crossings on Eagle Pass bridges were up a respectable 3.92% in June. Cars and...

Jul 3, 20181 min read

BREAKING: Middle-Aged Man Found Dead; He Committed Suicide

Eagle Pass, TX - Maverick County Sheriff Office is investigating the case of a man in his early sixties who was found dead at...

Jul 2, 20181 min read

Fireworks prohibited inside city limits, violation to result in a fine

Eagle Pass, TX - Independence Day celebration is around the corner and residents are warned to avoid using fireworks within city limits....

Jul 2, 20181 min read

Piedras Negras elects first-ever Mayor representing an opposing political party

Local and nation wide election results send a strong message supporting a need for change Piedras Negras, Coahuila - According to the...

Jul 2, 20181 min read

Eagle Pass BEDC To Hold Business Marketing Workshop

Eagle Pass, TX – The City of Eagle Pass Business & Economic Development Committee will hold a Business Marketing Workshop on July 12,...

Jul 2, 20181 min read

Mexico Elections: Populist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador scores historic landslide victory

(CNN) - Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has declared victory in Mexico's presidential election, as preliminary results showed that the...

Jun 30, 20181 min read

Taylor D McBeath McCain graduates from 3-year medical residency

Taylor Dale McBeath McCain graduated from her 3-year medical residency at Waco Family Medical Center during an evening graduation dinner...

Jun 30, 20181 min read

Driver falls asleep behind wheel, loses control results in rollover

22-year-old female driver uninjured and refused medical attention Eagle Pass, TX - According to a report released by the Maverick County...

Jun 27, 20182 min read

Is The Eagle Ford About To Boom Again?

When the U.S. Geological Survey published its updated resource estimate for the Wolfcamp Basin in the Permian a couple of years ago, it...

Jun 26, 20182 min read

Eight experienced candidates interested in Uresti's vacant senate seat

Austin, TX - Eight mostly experienced candidates have filed to replace District 19 Senator Carlos Uresti who resigned after a jury...