If Daniel Valenzuela is accepted as our new city manager, he will do so with a full plate of issues. Perhaps the most sensitive is the recent arrest of the city's Chief of Police. Tony Castaneda was arrested this week ....MORE.
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Starr, Hidalgo and Willacy counties make "Most Hispanic" list
By Sara Perkins, The Monitor
The Brownsville Herald
Published: August 6, 2008 - 5:11PM
McALLEN - New U.S. Census Bureau data once again shows Starr County is the most Hispanic county in the United States.
........The runner-up, Maverick County, home to Eagle Pass, counts 95 percent of its residents as self-described Hispanics.
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Another Loss at A.M.D. Leads to Chief’s Ouster
By JOHN MARKOFF and LAURIE J. FLYNN
The New York Times
Published: July 18, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO — After the seventh consecutive quarterly loss at Advanced Micro Devices, the company’s board ousted Hector Ruiz as chief executive and replaced him with Dirk Meyer, a star engineering executive at the company.
A talented chip designer who had led an earlier turnaround of A.M.D.’s technology, Mr. Meyer, 46, had already been designated by Mr. Ruiz as his successor, but the timing of the transition on Thursday came as a surprise to industry executives and analysts.
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The Princess Grace Foundation-USA has announced the recipients of its 2008 awards and grants, recognizing aspiring artists in theatre, dance and film.
Founded in 1982 in honor of the late Princess Grace of Monaco, the awards and grants were created to assist emerging artists with their training. The companies hosting a 2008 honoree will also receive a General Operating Support grant, which help support general operating expenses for the institution.
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Border coalition opposes border fence
ABC News
by Angela Kocherga
Updated: Aug 1, 2008 04:06 PM CDT
EL PASO -- Many Texas communities along the Rio Grande are banding together to oppose the building of the fence on the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Mayor of Eagle Pass, Chad Foster, is leading the battle for local governments fighting the fence construction.
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NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to Eagle Pass Independent School District, Texas' (the district) $30 million unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2008A. The 'AAA' rating is based on the guarantee provided by the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF), whose insurer financial strength is rated 'AAA' by Fitch.
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Daniel Valenzuela officially on board......
Last Update: 7/26 6:45 am
In publized news stories, Daniel Valenzuela will finally take charge of the position of city manager for the City of Eagle Pass on Monday. This was announced by Mayor Chad Foster after a thorough background evaluation prompted by problems related to the hiring and firing of Glen Starnes.
According to news stories, Valenzuela previously worked as city manager in Fort Stockton. His work history also includes employment with hospitals.
His salary has been set at $85,000 annually and starts on a six month probationary hiring period.
Teen Arrested for Murder in Deadly Accident
Reported by: Kim Fischer
Email: kimfischer@woaitv.com
Last Update: 7/19 9:45 pm
Police have arrested one man for murder and intoxication assault after a major accident on the west side.
But he told News 4 he didn't do it.
"I wasn't the one driving the car," said Justin Toney.
Police say the 19-year-old man was driving when he almost hit a patrol car Saturday morning.
Police say he then ran a stop sign and t-boning a car. A passenger in that car, 60-year-old Ruben Sepulveda of Eagle Pass, died at the scene.
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Border sheriffs seeking funds for drug fight
Web Posted: 07/17/2008 6:17 GMT
By Gary R. Martin - Express-News
WASHINGTON — Frustrated with the lack of federal funds to combat escalating violence and drug trafficking along the Rio Grande, Texas border sheriffs are asking the state’s congressional delegation to secure money to hire more deputies.
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Eagle Pass police chief arrested
Web Posted: 07/11/2008 03:14 PM CDT
Sara Inés Calderón
scalderon@express-news.net
Eagle Pass Police Chief Antonio Castañeda was arrested Friday morning on a Class A misdemeanor charge of hindering apprehension or prosecution.
The Maverick County Attorney’s office brought the charge against Castañeda for allegedly helping former city manager Glen Starnes sneak out of a meeting Jan. 15
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I have found that a growing number of EPassans are posting items for sale on CRAIGSLIST.Com. Although Eagle Pass is not on the list of craigslist locations, you can open an account (FREE) and then enter Eagle Pass as location where you are selling the item. Just an idea.
