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Maverick County News

Local news for Maverick County, Texas, county seat Eagle Pass. Every story is from a local paper or regional outlet, with a plain-language bottom line on what it means for residents and a link to the original reporting. Updated daily.

Oct 13 · Elections · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Morales rebuts Garza’s campaign’s claim
State Rep. Eddie Morales rebutted a claim by challenger Robert Garza that he missed a special redistricting session, stating he stayed in Austin to maintain quorum and fight for fair representation.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 9 · Border · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Man sentenced to over 6 years in federal prison for assaulting, resisting a federal officer
Anastacio Hernandez-Hernandez was sentenced to 75 months in federal prison for assaulting a Border Patrol agent near Eagle Pass in 2024.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 7 · Elections · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — State, federal candidates address Eagle Pass-centered issues
Three Democratic candidates for state and federal offices addressed Eagle Pass-specific issues at a candidate accountability session hosted by The Border Organization on Oct. 4.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Oct 5 · Water · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Recent rains give Lake Amistad a much-needed boost
Recent rains raised Lake Amistad by over 3 feet in one week, increasing Texas' conservation storage to 43.5%.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 30 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
SPORTS — Del Rio beats Eagle Pass to earn playoff berth
Del Rio High School tennis defeated Eagle Pass 10-5 Tuesday to secure a playoff berth. The team will face San Antonio O’Connor on Monday in San Antonio.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 29 · Public safety · KENS5 San Antonio
Man arrested after being seen carrying air rifle near Eagle Pass Catholic school, authorities say
Authorities arrested a man seen carrying an air rifle near a Catholic school in Eagle Pass.
Original at KENS5 San Antonio ↗
Sep 14 · Public safety · KENS5 San Antonio
Eagle Pass man accused of using hotel as stash house after social media recruitment, police say
Eagle Pass police say Angel Dominguez Rajal was recruited via social media to pick up undocumented migrants and house them at a local hotel. Rajal is now accused of using the hotel as a stash house for these individuals.
Original at KENS5 San Antonio ↗
Sep 11 · Economy · Texas Border Business
Dr. Covarrubias Says Del Rio Trade Surge Strengthens Case for Ports-to-Plains Corridor
Del Rio recorded 93,031 truck crossings and $6.06 billion in trade during the 12 months ending July 2026. Dr. Daniel Covarrubias presented these figures on Sept. 10 to support the Ports-to-Plains corridor.
Original at Texas Border Business ↗
Sep 10 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
NEWS — Rams, Queens win Del Rio XC Invitational
Del Rio Rams and Queens swept the first six individual places in both varsity races at the Del Rio XC Invitational on Saturday, achieving perfect team scores of 15 points each.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 10 · Sports · 830 Times (Del Rio)
SPORTS — Young runners shine at Del Rio XC Invitational
Middle school runners from Del Rio, Eagle Pass, San Felipe, Brackettville, and Comstock competed in four two-mile races at the Del Rio XC Invitational on Saturday. Garfield Middle School won three team championships, while Eagle Pass Memorial won the eighth-grade girls' title.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Sep 10 · Border · KENS5 San Antonio
Two arrested in Eagle Pass human smuggling investigation, police say
Eagle Pass police arrested two individuals during a human smuggling investigation. The case began with a traffic stop and led officers to four undocumented migrants at a local hotel.
Original at KENS5 San Antonio ↗
Aug 30 · Schools · Uvalde Leader-News
College using fund balance to recoup losses
Southwest Texas College approved a balanced budget on Aug. 13, using $1 million from reserves to offset a 17.3% state funding decrease. The plan includes salary increases for staff and maintains a no-new-revenue tax rate of 12.1528 cents per $100 of property value.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 27 · Border · 830 Times (Del Rio)
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest Cuban national previously convicted of sexual assault of a child
U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Del Rio Sector arrested Alexis Suarez-Trejos, a 52-year-old Cuban national previously convicted of child sexual assault in Nevada. Suarez-Trejos, who was last removed from the U.S. in October 2025, now faces charges for illegal reentry.
Original at 830 Times (Del Rio) ↗
Aug 26 · Public safety · Devine News (Medina County)
Local first responders “address” a big problem
First responders in Medina County urge residents to display large, reflective street numbers along the roadside rather than on mailboxes. Officials state that clear address visibility reduces critical delays for police, fire, and ambulance crews during emergencies.
Original at Devine News (Medina County) ↗
Aug 24 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
UHS, Crystal City vie Aug. 26 in team tennis
Uvalde High School tennis teams defeated Hondo 12-2 on Aug. 19 and will host Crystal City on Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. A scheduled match against Eagle Pass C.C. Winn on Aug. 29 has been cancelled.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 24 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Coyotes squaring off with Wildcats in season opener
The Uvalde Coyotes open their 2026 football season against the Carrizo Springs Wildcats on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Honey Bowl. The Coyotes recently held the Del Rio Rams scoreless in a scrimmage, recording 161 total yards and two touchdowns.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗
Aug 21 · Infrastructure · Texas Public Radio
FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County to reopen Sunday, weeks ahead of schedule
The FM 481 bridge over the Nueces River in Uvalde County will reopen Sunday, August 23, more than a month ahead of schedule following historic July flooding. TxDOT completed $3 million in emergency repairs, including rebuilding the bridge approach.
Original at Texas Public Radio ↗
Aug 19 · Government · Uvalde Hesperian
Opinion: Officials informing the public on a degraded social media platform
City governments, school districts, and law enforcement offices in the region have adopted Facebook as their primary channel for public communication. Officials rely on this platform to distribute press releases and stream public meetings, prioritizing its free access and wide reach.
Original at Uvalde Hesperian ↗
Aug 18 · Sports · Uvalde Leader-News
Lobos battle Winn, prepare for Devine volleyball tournament
The Uvalde Lobos volleyball team will play C.C. Winn in Eagle Pass on Aug. 18 and compete in the 25th-annual Devine Arabian Round-up tournament on Aug. 21-22. The team follows a season-opening victory against Lytle with upcoming home and district matches scheduled through September.
Original at Uvalde Leader-News ↗

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