NEWS RELEASE - The Eagle Pass Independent School District has ordered the temporary closure of the Austin Elementary building, which is currently housing the Language Development Center, due to strong paint fumes. As a precautionary measure, EPISD is conducting a thorough evaluation of the Austin Elementary building to ensure safety of the students and staff.

Superintendent of Schools, Gilberto Gonzalez has ordered the closure of the building until further notice to ensure the well being of all students and staff.

Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 01, 2013, there will be no classes for the Language Development Center (LDC) until further notice.

Congressman Gallego to Donate His Pay in Event of a Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C.: In the event of a government shutdown, Congressman Pete P. Gallego (TX-23) will donate his pay to charity.

“It is unconscionable that working Americans across the country are going to be sent home without pay while members of Congress continue to receive a paycheck,” said Congressman Gallego.  Mothers and fathers who commit themselves to public service are going to have to figure out how to put food on the table, make rent or pay their mortgage - all because a reckless few refuse to compromise.”

Pointless political games will adversely impact veterans and take nutritional assistance from women and children. Congress should work around the clock to ensure that our government works for the American people.  Members of Congress’ first loyalty should always be to our country and our constituents.  Congress should feel the pain and wreckage that it is inflicting on our economy, our nation, and our people.”

I cannot in good faith accept a salary when so many in the 23rd District are losing theirs.  In the event of a shutdown, I will be donating my salary to an organization that helps military men and women who are injured while serving their country. They have sacrificed - Congress should heed their example.”

Congressman Gallego on Saturday filed two bills that hold lawmakers accountable in the event of a government shutdown. The first – The Shutdown Member of Congress Pay Act of 2013 - would suspend pay for Members of Congress in the event of a government shutdown. The second – The Preserve our National Security Act - would protect national security and Veterans during a shutdown.

Mavericks fight, turn in goal line stand;

Late turnover affects 13-7 Del Rio win

A.D. Ibarra

-Foster-Veteran's

 Memorial Stadium

The CC Winn Mavericks and the Del Rio Rams turned in a great opening round District 29-AAAAA football game on Friday where the Rams, before a huge crowd of followers, came away with a razor sharp 13-7 victory.

Early in the game, the Mavericks, who kicked off to the Rams, turned in an impressive goal line stand to keep the Rams at bay, not allowing them to score on their first drive of the game.  The Maverick Defense anchored by linebacker Steven Garcia and sporting a talented crew of Chris Aranda, Victor Miranda, Justin Diaz, Jose Luis Flores, Eric Vasquez, Rene Rodriguez, Alfredo Barragan, Jorge Andrade and complemented by Carlos Cerezo who goes both ways, recorded three big time interceptions to complement the goal line stand, holding off the huge Del Rio offensive line making key stops all night in this game.

The Rams managed to score twice in the first half on the spikes of running back Emilio Villarreal but the second PAT was no good and the Rams had a 13-0 lead late in the first half.

The Mavericks countered with a touchdown of their own on a bootleg by QB Juan Elizondo with time dwindling down in the half to make it 13-7 after the Dante Valdez kick.

Deion Alonso had an amazing punt return which almost resulted in the score which would have catapulted the Mavericks to the victory, but a shoestring tackle by a Ram defender kept him out of the endzone.  

The second half was a true test of wills where neither defense gave in, but it was unfortunate fumble on the last Winn drive with time running out on the clock in the fourth quarter which sealed the deal for the Rams who move to 1-0 in District 29-AAAAA play.

The Mavericks and Head Coach Eric Villaseñor have nothing to hang their helmets about after this great game, but there will be no time to dwell on it as they begin preparations to take on loop-leading Laredo Alexander in two weeks.