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A.D. Ibarra
-Corpus Christi
Former Deputy Constable Jose Blanco was killed in Corpus Christi apparently from a random act of violence as he waited for transportation back to Eagle Pass according to sources close to the family.
Blanco was in Corpus Christi after having been admitted to a clinic for treatment in the Crescent City before leaving the facility unbeknownst to family members in Eagle Pass.
Blanco allegedly then walked with his personal belongings to a nearby bus station where he was told there were no buses running to Eagle Pass and was subsequently assaulted by an unknown group of individuals who only took his wallet and his cellular telephone.
His family was notified that he was in the hospital, but by the time they arrived, he was being sustained on life-support. Deputy Blanco died from his injuries on March 17th.
According to a police report issued by the Corpus Christi Police Department, on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at about 9:48 p.m., police were called to 600 N. Water St. in reference to a nature unknown injury call.
Police contacted Jose Blanco, age 41, who reported to police that he had been robbed in the downtown area. Blanco was in need of medical attention for possible head trauma and was transported to Christus-Spohn Memorial Hospital for treatment. Blanco’s condition continued to deteriorate and he died from his injuries on Monday, March 17, 2014.
Detectives have learned that Jose Blanco may have been assaulted sometime during the following time period in the downtown area: From 11:00 AM Saturday, March 15 to about 9:48 PM on Sunday, March 16.
Jose Blanco was visiting Corpus Christi at the time of his death. He was an Eagle Pass resident and was employed as a Constable in Maverick County.
The Corpus Christi Police Department/Homicide Unit is requesting anyone with information about the Robbery or anyone who had contact with Mr. Blanco to call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-8477 or Det. R.L. Garcia at (361) 886-2850.
Blanco was lain to rest in his hometown of Eagle Pass on Monday March 24th after a service was held at Sacred Heart Church and was given full honors prior to his departure from Corpus Christi as a member of law enforcement.
Area Notary Public to face detention hearing Friday
Staff
-Del Rio, TX
Alejo Emanuel Saucedo of Piedras Negras will face The Honorable US Judge of The Western District of Texas Victor Garcia tomorrow on charges of kidnapping.
Saucedo's detention hearing will be held in order to see if Judge Garcia will grant bond or hold him until his trial date which is yet to be determined.
According to an official criminal complaint filed March 19th, Saucedo knowingly, intentionally, unlawfully complied, conspired, confederated and agreed with others known and unknown to unlawfully and willfully seize, confine, kidnap, abduct and carry away and hold for ransom Jose Ramon Gonzalez, a United States Citizen.
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A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
The Maverick County Hospital District in coordination with Enroll America and State Representative Alfonso Nevarez, US Congressman Pete Gallego's office, Senator Carlos Uresti's office, UMC the City of Eagle Pass and others who helped enroll the long lines of citizens who came by to get the help they need.
The Health Insurance Marketplace opened on October 1, 2013. The last day to sign up for your coverage to begin on January 1, 2014 was December 23, 2013. The last day to sign up to get insurance through the marketplace in 2014 will be March 31, 2014.