EP News Leader

Individual Detained After Early Morning Trespass at Elementary School DEL RIO, TX — Local law enforcement swiftly responded to a pre-dawn trespassing incident at Lamar Elementary after a community member…

United Medical Centers Enhances Patient Care with New Electronic Health Record System Eagle Pass, TX – United Medical Centers, the region’s largest healthcare provider, has announced the rollout of a new and advanced…

City Secures $260K in Federal Funding to Make Streets Safer EAGLE PASS, TX — In a major win for local infrastructure, the City of Eagle Pass has officially secured $260,000 in funding through the…

Eagle Pass ISD Welcomes 30 New Teachers for 2025-2026 School Year EAGLE PASS, TX — The Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) has announced the hiring of 30 new teachers for the upcoming…

Mayor Valdez Urges Residents to Attend Town Hall and Discuss over $150 Million Investment in Projects EAGLE PASS, TX — In a powerful show of leadership and transparency, Mayor Aaron Valdez is inviting the community to participate in a…

Gonzales Leads Charge to Protect Federal Funding for Border Colonias Eagle Pass, TX — In a major legislative move aimed at defending vulnerable communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, Congressman Tony…

La Pryor Smuggler Sentenced to 120 Years for Kidnapping, Abuse On October 28, 2022, agents with Homeland Security Investigations and the Zavala County Sheriff’s Office executed a search and arrest…

Del Rio Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Crimes Against Children DEL RIO, TX — On July 1, 2025, 53-year-old Hector Ernesto Muñiz Jr. was sentenced to life in prison for the offense of Continuous Sexual…

Maverick County Jury Convicts Man of Evading Arrest in High-Speed Pursuit EAGLE PASS, TX — A Maverick County jury has found Juan Carrizales guilty of Evading Arrest with a Motor Vehicle following a two-day trial…

Tattoo Appointment Turns Into Alleged Indecent Assault in Del Rio DEL RIO, TX — A 39-year-old tattoo artist was arrested by Del Rio police on June 26, 2025, after allegedly making non-consensual contact…