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CRYSTAL CITY MAN SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR COCAINE AND HEROIN TRAFFICKING
United States Attorney Robert Pitman announced that in Del Rio, 53-year-old ringleader Victor Mendoza of Crystal City, Texas, was sentenced to 262 months in federal prison on federal drug trafficking charges.
In addition, United States District Judge Alia Moses ordered that Mendoza forfeit his interest in a number of properties, including two gas stations in Crystal City, Texas, several vehicles and approximately $150,000 in cash that was found in his home on the day of his arrest. Judge Mose....
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Former Soldier and Contract Military Recruiter Pleads Guilty in Texas for Role in Scheme to Illega....
Scheme Resulted in Receipt of More Than $200,000 in Fraudulent Bonuses
WASHINGTON –
A former soldier who also served as a contract military recruiter pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to obtain more than $200,000 in fraudulent recruiting bonuses from various U.S. military components and their contractor, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
Former Staff Sergeant Grant E. Bibb, 40, of Eagle Pass, Texas, was indicted on Sept.....
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EPPD puts out alert warning community
Of auto theft ring; 4 pickups nearly stolen
The Eagle Pass Police Department has issued a warning to all citizens of a string of attempted auto thefts over the weekend. In particular, the thieves are focusing on recent model pickups of the double cab variety. Three of the four cases were in the parking lots of business establishments on Bibb St. and the other at the parking lot of Our Lady of Refuge Church on Ceylon.
Police Chief Juan Antonio Castañeda informed the News-Gram that the ....
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Maverick County Junior Livestock Show
Comes to a successful close with auction
The 2012 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show came to a close on Saturday with the auction of livestock at the MCJLS Showbarn. The Grand Champion Steer was awarded to Jesse James De La Cruz. The steer sold at $9,500.00 and was purchased by the Dos Republicas Mining Firm.
The Grand Champion Lamb went to Daniela Molina who sold her prize medium wool for $6,750.00 and was purchased by Del Rio Ford.
Ernest Molina was awarded the honor of sho....
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Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Barn Burglarized $2,000 Reward Offered
On January 21st, 2012, a report of a burglary was reported by the Maverick County Junior Livestock Show Barn, located on the grounds of the Maverick County Lake. A total of 16 Panels consisting of four (4) Grey Corner Panels, Four (4) Grey Long Panels, and Eight (8) Grey Short Panels were stolen from the barn.
It's a shame that a person(s) took these panels that are used by our youth to show their animals each year. Stealing is a crime and when thieves target our youth it's more of a despic....
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FEDERAL JURY IN DEL RIO CONVICTS FORMER CRYSTAL CITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER ON DRUG AND SEXUAL ABUSE ....
United States Attorney Robert Pitman announced that 30-year-old Ramon Garza, a former Crystal City Correctional Center (CCCC) officer, faces federal prison time after a jury convicted him on drug and sexual abuse of a prisoner charges.
On Thursday, jurors found Garza guilty of two counts of sexual abuse of an inmate and one count of providing contraband to an inmate. Testimony during the two-day trial revealed that in the Spring of 2010, Garza engaged in sexual relations with two female inma....
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New McDonald's Restaurant Opens In February
Our local residents especially those citizens who live in the Seco Mines, Siesta, and Deer Run areas will soon be able to walk through the doors of our newest McDonald's. A project that has been anxiously anticipated since near-by residents saw first signs of construction.
On Tuesday morning the owner of the franchise Frank Mendoza and his daughter Elena Pacheco made a tour of the facility along with the engineering crew responsible for the construction in order to check the progress thus far....
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County Auditor Resigns
County Auditor Carlos Pereda submitted his letter of resignation Tuesday morning after 18 years of service, to Honorable District 365 Judge Amado Abascal. Authorities are now coordinating efforts to appoint a new auditor and assistant. Carla Mazuca was allegedly assigned as interim auditor and will temporarily take the reins after working for numerous years in the department. County Judge David Saucedo was at the hearing and expressed his gratitude to Judge Abascal for making important decisio....
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Cowboy Breakfast a Huge Success
Hundreds of community members gathered yesterday to enjoy an old fashioned Cowboy Breakfast as part of the traditional Maverick County Junior Livestock Show kickoff. The breakfast was prepared by members of the MCJLS Association, while 4-H youth and FFA participants served attendees. Officials from City, County, School District, Hospital District and other organization came together to show their support for the 200 plus students that learn valuable lessons from the stock show experience. Asso....
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Tratan de Identificar a Persona Encontrada Muerta en el Rio Bravo
El Consulado de México en Eagle Pass, Texas trabaja en tratar de identificar a la persona que fue encontrada sin vida flotando en el rio Bravo a la altura de la Planta de Agua, al norte de Eagle Pass.
De acuerdo con el reporte elementos de la Patrulla Fronteriza localizaron el cuerpo flotando en el agua, se presume que tenía aproximadamente 3 días de haber fallecido. El cuerpo fue encontrado aproximadamente a las 3:30 pm del lunes.
Según datos proporcionados por el consulado de México, el cu....
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Realizaron Subasta de Computadoras y Mobiliario del EPISD
Aproximadamente $2,500 dólares se recaudaron de la subasta de computadoras, laptops, proyectores, televisores y escritorios y mobiliario que organizó el Distrito Escolar Independien-te, y que se llevó a cabo el jueves a las 9:00 am en las instalaciones de la antigua Junior High School.
Casi 30 personas la mayoría de Eagle Pass, aunque hubo algunas de Piedras Negras, asistieron a esta venta de aparatos y mobiliario que el Distrito Escolar ya había declarado como inservible o sin uso.
En esta ....
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Entrenaran a Bomberos para Manejar Ambulancias y Unidades de Rescate
Los elementos del Departamento de Bomberos de Eagle Pass recibirán entrenamiento actualizado en el manejo de ambulancias y las unidades de rescate, incluyendo apagadoras, lo anterior fue informado por el Oficial Felix Carrazco, quién organiza este curso que se ofrecerá al personal local.
Comentó que es importante que los bomberos sepan que aunque lleven la sirenas y luces encendidas deben de manejar con precaución y respetar los limites de velocidad en áreas como escuelas, salvo en casos dond....
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Presentan Nuevo Helicóptero para Traslados de Emergencias
La empresa privada Air Evac Lifeteam presentó al Departamento de Bomberos de Eagle Pass un nuevo helicóptero que esta disponible para el traslado de pacientes con trauma y que necesitan ser llevados de emergencia a un hospital en san Antonio o en Laredo, Texas.
El nuevo helicóptero aterrizó en la subestación de Bomberos Guadalupe Cardona donde el piloto Hipolito Mujica mostró a los bomberos locales la nave, los equipos modernos con los que cuenta y la forma en que trabajan en el cuidado y tra....
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City and Chamber of Commerce to Discuss Land Donation
City Council authorized City Manager Daniel Velenzuela to discuss a possible land donation requested by the Chamber of Commerce. The land in discussion is where the organization is currently located off of Garrison St, near Hal H. Bowles Park. Council Member and Chamber President William Davis stated that there are various options to investigate, but will stand back in these negotiations as he wishes to not impart a conflict of interest. The Chamber presented a letter with their request for th....
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Maverick County receives disaster designation related to drought in 2011
Washington, DC – Congressman Francis-co “Quico” Canseco (TX-23), a strong supporter of Texas farmers and ranchers, issued the following statement announcing that Maverick County has received a disaster designation related to drought in 2011 from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A disaster designation makes agricultural producers in the county eligible for assistance from USDA.
“In 2011, Texas experienced one of the worst droughts on record. The severity of the drought lef....
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