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Government and Politics

Government and Politics

Eagle Pass City Council delivers surprise blow to Abbot’s Operation Lone Star with unanimous vote to return Shelby Park to the people

By Eagle Pass Border Coalition | August 2, 2023

Dozens speak at Council meeting and participate in kayak river action and press conference targeting Abbot for steamrolling over Eagle Pass and local property rights

Government and Politics

Eagle Pass residents demand City Council action to stop growing humanitarian and environmental crisis at Shelby Park on Texas-Mexico border

By LareDOS Staff | July 31, 2023

Citizens ask to rescind Mayor Rolando Salinas’ affidavit reclassifying park as private property for Gov. Abbot’s controversial Operation Lone Star

Government and Politics

Dr. Victor Treviño is City’s next mayor; Gonzalez takes District 1 runoff race; King prevails in District 6

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | December 18, 2022

Paltry voter turnout speaks volumes about civic interest in city government

Government and Politics

Early voting for City runoffs continues through Dec. 13; election day is Dec. 17

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | December 2, 2022

New Council members Melissa Cigarroa and Daisy Campos Rodriguez share the roles they will take to move the City forward

Government and Politics

2022 Election Guide for City races features Q & A with candidates for Mayor and four Council seats

By Admin | October 24, 2022

History will make note if the electorate seized this important moment to elect five sound members who can begin the work of restoring decorum, morale, and the public trust 

THE MAYOR’S RACE: Issues focus on water quality, quantity, and delivery; ethics; and restoring confidence in City government

By Maria Eugenia Guerra | October 22, 2022

Ten candidates, seven responses; un-edited answers are printed verbatim and without grammatical correction

Government and Politics

Teacher, Veteran, head of household Maxine Rebeles announces candidacy for City Council District I

By LareDOS Staff | October 11, 2022

Will address basic needs of affordable housing,  clean water, and enough water

Community

City Council candidate forums begin this evening, culminate with forum for candidates for Mayor Oct. 13

By LareDOS Staff | October 11, 2022

Follow forums on City’s Facebook page

Government and Politics

City hosts town hall meeting on City Manager search 

By LareDOS Staff | October 3, 2022

Input sought to assist in marketing and recruitment

Government and Politics

Tonight’s City Council agenda: Taxes, litigation, Council members’ million-dollar Priority (Discretionary) Funds, developing a private/public freight cargo airport at Mile Marker 13

By LareDOS Staff | September 19, 2022

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