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With Income Tax season, domestic violence goes up
Cases of domestic violence rises with the advent of tax return season says Silvia Giron, of the Wintergarden Women's Shelter of Eagle Pass. These arguments stem from money management issues that go hand in hand with tax season.
She went on to mention that in January alone they saw almost 60 cases of domestic violence, both man to woman as well as woman to man as women are also known to physically abuse their husbands in certain cases.
Giron went on to add they are seeing situation....
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Conference warns of violence between boy/girlfriend Relationships at Junior High and High School l....
A conference was held on Tuesday at the Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center conference rooms in order to discuss the rising incidents of violence between boyfriends and girlfriends at the secondary school level, namely junior high and high school.
The conference was attended by social workers from in and around the South Texas area as well as a diverse array of entities who work daily to prevent such issues. It was reported that similar conferences will be held on the campuses of schools in ....
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Second section of Outer Loop Project nearly complete: El Indio Hwy- Intl. Bridge II tract
The Texas Department of Public Transporta-tion (TxDOT) announced that they are very close to completing the construction on the second section of the Outer Loop El Indio Highway- International Bridge II tract that will connect the entire loop at those two points.
According to TxDOT, they are hoping to inaugurate the thoroughfare this summer and open it to vehicular circulation.
For the City of Eagle Pass and Maverick County it is very important for this to occur as it would be a huge boost ....
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City Informs of
Credit Card Fraud
Press Release
The City, through its Criminal Investigation Division, is currently concluding a thorough investigation for credit card abuse and theft. Our initial investigation has revealed and we allege that a staff member illegally used a city fuel credit card for his personal benefit and for the personal benefit of others. This staff member has been terminated and the City will pursue prosecution to the fullest extent allowed, which we expect to include restitution. In addition, our prel....
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High School students reported missing have been localized
Three students reported missing as of Friday were found at approximately 3 P.M. on Monday.
Mrs. Arcelia Cervantes, mother of Prisma Yareli, one of the missing youths, confirmed that the young lady was found with another classmate here in Eagle Pass.
The girls failed to make contact with their parents the entire weekend, causing the parents to worry about their health and well-being.
The News-Gram was informed unofficially that they had been in an undisclosed home here in Eagle Pass. No o....
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21st Annual EPISD Parent Conference
Hosted by CC Winn HS on Feb 4th
The EPISD held their annual Parent Conference this past Saturday at beautiful CC Winn High School and judging by the inviting smiles of all who attended, from hard working paraprofessionals from across the EPISD's Federal Programs Department, campuses from ECC to CC Winn to parents, governmental agencies, local entities, EPISD Administration and even the Mariachi Toro de Azabache y Las Balas de Plata, all on hand were treated to the very latest information in what's available to parents and st....
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Residence under gunfire from moving vehicle in Drive-by
Two people were arrested by Sheriff Department personnel on Thursday as responsible parties in a drive-by shooting against a residence on JR Rodriguez Street on the southside of Eagle Pass where residents were outside of the residence at the time of the shooting.
Sheriff's detectives detained two individuals, a 17 year-old and another minor both of Eagle Pass.
The 17 year-old is being considered an adult in this case and is presently in custody and the minor was turned over to the ....
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Possible Investigation Of Fraud Against The City
There have been unofficial reports of an ongoing investigation concerning an apparent fraud against the city of Eagle Pass in an amount that could be more than 30 thousand dollars.
So far, no authority or law enforcement agency has come forth to confirm the allegations, and consequently details are unknown about the specific misuse of funds, however it could be that the investigation is reaching it's final stages and details about the specific people who are involved and charges against them....
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Cavalcade "La Grande" will travel a week until it reaches San Antonio
On Friday, February 3rd, horsemen from Eagle Pass and Piedras Negras were halfway over the International Bridge en route to initiating "Cabalgata La Grande" an excursion on horseback which will culminate on February 10th at the San Antonio Stockshow and Rodeo. Dignitaries present at the event included Mexican Consulate Ricardo Santana, and Rudy Heredia, Commissioner of Pct. 2.
Deputies of the Maverick County Sheriff's Department will escort the cavalcade through the city limits.
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Treasure Hunters Road Show
In Eagle Pass at The Hampton
By: A.D. Ibarra
The Treasure Hunters Road Show has descended on our fair city and is presently at the Hampton Inn from Tuesday, January 31st thru Saturday, February 4th. Two of their representatives are in Eagle Pass to offer our community deals on everything from collectibles to gold jewelry.
Jason Von Lanken, representative for THR & Associates informed The News-Gram of the response by local collectors and enthusiasts.
"We've been having a great turnout on old Spanish and Mex....
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National Signing Day for all College Football Recruits: Christian Garcia
Eagles Star Offensive Lineman, Christian Garcia #74, has been heavily recruited since the middle of his Junior Season. Many Universities have sought out and tried to acquire this Super Sized Tackle. In the spring he was invited to a pair of recruiting trips by UTSA. Recently, his family joined BIG CHRIS on two more exclusive trips. On January 13th, they traveled to San Antonio’s University of the Incarnate Word. The family was treated to a two day tour of the campus and dinner on the beautiful....
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KINL/KEPS Radio to Host First Ever Radioathon
Local radio station will raise funds for Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital, the number one medical referral hospital for Eagle Pass Area children.
KINL/KEPS radio with the help of local businesses and organizations will raise funds for Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, as an effort to ensure that children may receive health care, even when families cannot afford it. On February 17, 2012, the station will partake in the community’s first ever Radioatho....
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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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