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A.D. Ibarra
-Foster-Veteran's Memorial Stadium
Homecoming activities came to a close on Friday with the coronation of Homecoming Court. All the candidates were dressed in formal attire and the expectation was grand as to who was going to be crowned on this evening. Last year's Queen and King Suzel Figueroa and Oscar Lara were on hand to give up their crowns in their last act as CC Winn Mavericks. When it was all said and done after a week of voting the PA announcer made it known who the big winners were: Representing the Maverick Football Team, Stephanie Nicole Borja and George Andrade were crowned Lord and Lady.
Ancira Ford would like to congratulate Carlos and Diana Baca for their Ford F-150 they just purchased! This sale is very important to Ancira Ford as it is the very last vehicle sold in their current location on Veterans Blvd. Ancira Ford will be moving over the weekend to 4039 Adams Circle right off Hwy. 57 and on Monday Oct. 21st, will be the opening of Ancira Eagle Pass Automotive , where they will have two new state of the art facilities , and more brands to give you even a much better selection - Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram.
Del Rio Sector Border Patrol agents seize almost $2 million worth of marijuana
Del Rio, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents throughout Del Rio Sector seized more than 2,425 pounds of marijuana, with an estimated value of almost $2 million in recent weeks.
On Oct. 1, Brackettville Station agents followed foot-sign on a local ranch when they discovered a group of suspected undocumented aliens carrying military-style duffel bags. When agents confronted the subjects, they attempted to abscond. After a short foot pursuit agents apprehended three undocumented aliens. After a subsequent search of the area, agents found five military-style duffel bags containing 220 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $176,368.
On Oct. 10, agents from the Eagle Pass Station were conducting line watch operations when they observed a suspicious vehicle on the side of the road. When agents approached the vehicle, they observed several large bundles in the back seat of the car. Agents then attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the vehicle fled the scene. After a short pursuit, agents arrested the driver and seized three large bundles. The bundles contained 229 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $183,440. The subject, vehicle, and narcotics were turned over to the Department of Public Safety.
In several incidents between Sept. 9 and Oct. 10, agents from the Del Rio Sector seized 1,976 pounds of abandoned marijuana worth an estimated $1,584,130. In all of the seizures, Border Patrol agents encountered foot sign along known narcotics smuggling trails. While walking the trails, agents encountered a total of 30 military-style duffel bags.
All cases were tuned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration unless otherwise stated.
The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is part of the South Texas Campaign, which leverages federal, state and local resources to combat transnational criminal organizations. For Fiscal Year 2013, the Del Rio Border Patrol Sector has seized over 35,000 pounds of marijuana worth an estimated $28 million dollars.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.