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1. Subject Taken Into Custody After Being Seen With Apparent Air Rifle Near Our Lady of Refuge Catholic School in Eagle Pass (epbusinessjournal.com) — Eagle Pass police took a man into custody after school staff spotted surveillance video of him outside Our Lady of Refuge Catholic School early Tuesday morning carrying what appeared to be a rifle, which was later identified as an air rifle. Officers secured the campus before students arrived and, with help from residents and other agencies, located the suspect in Maverick County, underscoring the value of community vigilance.
2. Rodolfo Cardona Appointed New Eagle Pass Fire Chief (epbusinessjournal.com) — Eagle Pass has appointed longtime department leader Rodolfo Cardona as the new fire chief, succeeding Manuel "Sonny" Mello III after his 34 years of service. City leaders praise Cardona's experience in emergency management, training, and public safety, emphasizing his role in strengthening fire, EMS, and emergency response services that protect residents across the community.
3. The Big Texas Little Film Tour Is Coming Soon to a Town Near You (texashighways.com) — A traveling short-film festival is planning a stop in Eagle Pass as part of a statewide Big Texas Little Film Tour that hits small towns and cities from Borger to Lockhart. Organizers will bring Texas-made short films, Q&A sessions, and community-building events, aiming to connect local movie lovers and aspiring filmmakers with a broader creative network across the state.
4. Alexander enters bye week riding three-game winning streak (lmtonline.com) — Alexander High's football team heads into its bye week on a three-game winning streak, highlighted by a 37–17 road victory over Eagle Pass that coaches called their first complete performance. Players now focus on rest, recovery, and sharpening fundamentals before district play resumes, with the recent matchup in Eagle Pass giving them confidence for the season's tougher stretch.
5. Migrant Caravan Headed For US Border Has 'Zero Chance' Of Entering, DHS Chief Warns (zerohedge.com) — Border security officials say a new Honduran migrant caravan has "zero chance" of entering the U.S., as federal and Mexican authorities coordinate to stop it long before it reaches Texas. Eagle Pass appears in the story as a key backdrop, with Texas National Guard troops shown near Shelby Park's Rio Grande boat ramp, underscoring the city's continuing role in national immigration debates.
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