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Velasquez agrees to terms with Housing Authority;
Inks two year deal w/ option to renew at $80,000
A.D. Ibarra
-El Centenario
The Eagle Pass Housing Authority and newly approved Executive Directress Mary Velasquez have agreed to terms on a two year contract with the option to renew. Preliminary figures on the new contract are said to be in the range of $80,000.00 per year to lead the EPHA for the next two years.
Any term within the contract can be modified and there is still a probationary period of 90 days as this is the norm in the personnel policy of the Housing Authority.
"I'm saddened to leave the city as I have worked here for over 22 years, seven as City Secretary," stated the new person in charge of the hundreds who reside within the housing projects across our fair city as she once did as a young girl growing up in Eagle Pass, "I really love my job. My biggest satisfaction was serving the public."
Mrs. Velasquez considers this new chapter of her career as "Progress in my life as I am a product of housing assistance," she added, "I look forward to building a team with my employees and providing as many services as I can to the tenants of the Housing Authority."
She said that she welcomes the opportunity of working hand in hand with the Board of Directors as well.
The Eagle Pass News Gram will miss Velasquez in City Hall as she has always been an exceptional resource, very approachable and dependable as well. We wish her the best in her new endeavor. Godspeed and good luck.
Maverick Eagle Ford Shale Economic Impact Forum
SRSU Rio Grande College sets stage for UTSA expert
A.D. Ibarra
-SRSU Conference Room
State Senator Carlos Uresti, his staff, State Representative Poncho Nevarez, Community leaders such as Mayor Ramsey English-Cantú, City Manager Gloria Barrientos, Raul Perez, Director of the Middle Rio Grande Development Council, Jose Ceballos of the Eagle Ford Consortium, Omar Garcia of the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable and Dr. Thomas Tunstall, Research Director for UTSA's Institute for Economic Development were all on hand to be briefed on the latest developments and future possibilities for business and industry in the area as a result of the Eagle Ford Shale project.
"Seventeen years ago we could only dream of being energy independent," stated Senator Uresti, "Texas Energy Industry's dream is coming closer and closer to reality. The United States will surpass Russia by the year 2015. Eagle Pass is also developing into a major player for hardware and equipment, Eagle Pass can serve as as a gateway into the Mexican petroleum industry."
The senators strides toward better roads in and around the Eagle Ford Shale Project are closer coming to fruition. In Cotulla alone, the Gardendale Railroad in LaSalle County is a great indicator as to the economic development in the area.
Pick up Thursday's edition of your Eagle Pass News Gram for much more on this highly informative and intriguing forum.
EPISD Teacher of the Month
The Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Mrs. Maria C. Ramirez, who teaches 1st grade at Rosita Valley Literacy Academy, is the “Teacher of the Month” for November 2013. Mrs. Ramirez is a very well rounded educator who is dedicated to her profession. In her fifth year of teaching, she has demonstrated reliability, dependability, resourcefulness and professionalism. Above all she continues to showcase a true love for her craft and the children she educates. It is for all these reasons that she is an outstanding EPISD Teacher.
A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of November detailing with many more accomplishments of Mrs. Ramirez. This month Mrs. Ramirez will also appear on our community media, news publications and the EPISD website throughout November 2013.
A teacher will be selected each month through June 2014 for a total of nine (9) honorees. The “Teacher of the Month” will be chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community contributions and innovativeness of the program/techniques used by the teacher. The “Teacher of the Month” will receive a certificate of recognition and will be featured on iVision, local media news, news publications and radio broadcasting. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations from local businesses.
This month we would like to thank our sponsors, HEB, Luby’s and Ancira Ford – Eagle Pass.