Eagle Pass Texas News

06/08/2026

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05/06/2026

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04/14/2026

Official records show no MOU was approved for the Puerto Verde project, raising questions about how recent media coverage is being framed.

02/23/2026

02/14/2026

02/08/2026

Who Is Really Advising the Jerry Morales Campaign

We have been warning the community about this. Obie Salinas has a documented history of failed dealings with multiple communities while collecting hard earned taxpayer dollars. Those same concerns are now being raised locally as County Judge candidate Jerry Morales brings Salinas into Maverick County.

Residents are asking why a candidate seeking the county’s top position would align himself with someone whose past work has left communities questioning where their money went and what results were actually delivered. The concern is simple and valid. Maverick County taxpayers deserve transparency accountability and leadership that respects public funds.

The question now facing voters is whether this is the kind of decision making we should expect moving forward. History matters. Who candidates surround themselves with matters. And taxpayers have every right to demand answers before their money is put at risk.

01/14/2026

On behalf of County Judge Ramsey English Cantú and the Maverick County Commissioners Court, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family of Reserve Deputy Constable Celestino “Tino” Méndez.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Dora, their children, and the entire Méndez family during this difficult time. Deputy Méndez will be remembered for his service, dedication, and commitment to our community.

May he rest in eternal peace, and may the perpetual light shine upon him.

01/14/2026

11/28/2025

Schertz Police Officer Fired Following Sexual Assault and Official Oppression Report

SCHERTZ, TX — A Schertz Police officer has been terminated following the filing of a sexual assault and official oppression report naming him as the alleged suspect. The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation as the case proceeds.

According to the Schertz Police Department, the report was filed on November 14, 2025, and identified Officer Alberto De La Torre as the accused. Four days later, on November 18, De La Torre was terminated from the department after a sustained complaint of truthfulness violations. Officials stated that this internal finding was the official reason for his dismissal.

De La Torre had served as the department’s K-9 officer and began his employment with the Schertz Police Department on September 28, 2020.

Authorities emphasized that De La Torre, like all individuals under investigation, remains entitled to the presumption of innocence while the criminal inquiry is ongoing. The filing of a report, they stressed, does not constitute proof of guilt.

In a written statement, Police Chief James Lowery reaffirmed the department’s commitment to transparency and accountability in matters involving officer conduct.

“Officers’ rights are important, but so is protecting the public we took an oath to serve and preserving the integrity and public trust of our organization,” Chief Lowery stated.

The Texas Rangers have assumed control of the criminal investigation and will oversee all aspects of the case moving forward.

No further details have been released, and the investigation remains active.



Source: News 4 San Antonio

11/08/2025

Off-Duty DPS Trooper and Civilian Injured in Shooting Outside Burlington at Mall de las Aguilas

EAGLE PASS, TX — A shooting outside Burlington at Mall de las Aguilas on Friday afternoon left two men injured, including an off-duty Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper. The incident unfolded shortly after 3 p.m. in the store’s parking lot and drew a heavy response from law enforcement agencies.

According to preliminary reports, the confrontation began as a verbal dispute between two men before escalating into gunfire. Officers with the Eagle Pass Police Department arrived quickly, securing the area and placing Burlington on lockdown. Shoppers and employees were instructed to remain inside as police cleared the scene.

Authorities have identified the off-duty trooper as Pedro Elizondo, who sustained gunshot wounds to the shoulder and leg. He was airlifted to a San Antonio hospital and is expected to recover. The second man, Ivan Rodriguez, suffered a gunshot wound to his forearm and was transported to Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center, where he was treated and released.

Sources familiar with the case told Eagle Pass Texas News that the altercation may have stemmed from a personal dispute. According to those close to the individuals involved, Rodriguez’s wife was reportedly with Trooper Elizondo at the time of the encounter, leading to a confrontation in the Burlington parking lot moments before shots were fired.

Investigators have not publicly confirmed the motive or who fired first. Detectives are reviewing witness statements and security footage from the area to determine the sequence of events.

The Eagle Pass Police Department led the response with assistance from the Texas DPS and other law enforcement agencies. Officers established a perimeter around the Burlington parking lot, collected shell casings, and documented vehicles as part of the forensic investigation. Burlington reopened to the public later that afternoon once police confirmed there was no ongoing threat.

Authorities have not announced any arrests or charges at this time. The case remains under active investigation, and both the Eagle Pass Police Department and Texas DPS have declined to comment further.

The incident has drawn widespread attention throughout Eagle Pass, given the involvement of a state law enforcement officer and the alleged personal circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials have urged residents to await official updates as the investigation continues.