City to close landfill by October 1
Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer
The City of Eagle Pass will commence the shut down of landfill services with the intention of closing their facility by October 1 of this year.
City approves new bridge toll rates
The Eagle Pass City Council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance that will set new rates to be collected at the international bridges in relation to the City Express Card during a special meeting held on Tuesday, September 12.
City to approve final budget Tuesday
Jose G. Landa
Staff Writer
The Eagle Pass City Council will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, September 19, in which they are expected to approve their final budget for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.
Splash pad open for three more weeks
The Eagle Pass Parks and Recreation Department ended its eight weeks of summer activities.
Concilio dió reconocimiento a Francisco Ramirez por su retiro
Jose G. Landa
Staff writer
El Concilio Municipal de Eagle Pass reconoció a Francisco Ramírez por su retiro del Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Eagle Pass después de 14 años de servicio.
EPWWS board appoints new member, elects officers
The Eagle Pass Water Works System Board of Trustees held a meeting on Wednesday, July 12 in which they swore in newly appointed board member Johnny Ruiz. Ruiz was grateful to the EPWWS for the chance to serve the public.
City transfers $1.5M to general fund from room tax revenue
Jaclyn Guzmán
Staff writer
The City of Eagle Pass approved a resolution to transfer the $1.5 million available from hotel occupancy tax revenue to general funds at the city council meeting on Monday.
City approves first reading of natural gas price increase
The City of Eagle Pass approved the first reading of the natural gas price increase at the meeting on Monday, July 10.
Texas State Natural Gas has been increasing prices for residential sales, small volume commercial and industrial sales, large volume commercial and industrial sales, and public authority sales within the city in increments for the past five years in order to bring prices up to a reasonable amount . The 2017-2018 fiscal year will be the last year the rates are scheduled to increase until a price change is needed for cost sales adjustment.
“Rather than go with a big tariff we decided to go every year for six years,” said Carlos Libson of Texas State Natural Gas. “It’s $49,000 total on 2,700 customers.”
Libson also mentioned that the company has been assisting customers, mainly the elderly, to replace rotting yard lines with more modern pipes.
Ciudad aprueba primera lectura de incremento de gas natural
Jaclyn Guzmán
Staff writer
La Ciudad de Eagle Pass aprobó la primera lectura del aumento del precio del gas natural en la reunión del lunes, 10 de julio.
Texas State Natural Gas ha estado aumentando los precios para las ventas residenciales, las ventas comerciales e industriales del pequeño volumen, las ventas comerciales e industriales del volumen grande y las ventas de la autoridad pública dentro de la ciudad en incrementos por los últimos cinco años para traer precios hasta una cantidad razonable. El año fiscal 2017-2018 será el último año en que las tarifas están programadas para aumentar hasta que se necesite un cambio de precio para el ajuste de las ventas de costos.
"En lugar de ir con un arancel grande decidimos ir todos los años durante seis años", dijo Carlos Libson de Texas State Gas Natural. "Es un total de $ 49,000 en 2,700 clientes."
Libson también mencionó que la compañía ha estado ayudando a los clientes, principalmente a los ancianos, a reemplazar las líneas de tubería en descomposición con unas más modernas.
City fills four administration positions
Eagle Pass City Manager Arturo B. Rodriguez appointed staff to four important positions within the city administration last week.
City celebrates Parks and Rec month
The City of Eagle Pass celebrated National Parks and Recreation month with a proclamation reading on Monday, July 3.