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Joe M. Rodriguez, age 37 and owner of Capitol Construction in Eagle Pass, Texas, faces up to ten years in
federal prison after pleading guilty today to a theft charge related to a scheme to steal more than $17,000 in
Maverick County funds announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman. Rodriguez remains on a $20,000
bond pending sentencing. No sentencing date has been scheduled.
A.D. Ibarra
-Eagle Pass
Dr. Ray M. Keck, President of Texas A&M International University in Laredo visited Eagle Pass on Tuesday at the International Bank of Commerce Conference Center. Dr. Keck was the keynote speaker at a mixer organized by David Tijerina and Leadership Eagle Pass as he focused on leadership being an art not a science where he addressed the group of future leaders who gathered to be inspired by his experience and eloquence at identifying the needs of students' leadership skills as well as the focus one must have in these fantastic days of academic opportunities for all students. "There's never been a better moment or place than Texas to study and plan their life," said Dr, Keck, a native of Cotulla who has lived in Laredo for fifty years now and received a Ph. D. from Princeton University in Spanish Literature, "Their job is to take very seriously their education and our society will help them with everything else if they do that." Dr. Keck mentioned that they are working very closely with the O'Brien Foundation in Eagle Pass as well as with CC Winn High School as funds are available for students with limited means to further their education at TAMIU.
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Eagle Pass
In an effort to give its customers the best service, a second location has been opened for 2B Liquors, specialists in the sale of wine, liquors and beer. Billy Berain, proprietor, said that this is his second location, the first is at 1990 Main Street and the second location is at 3066 El Indio Highway on the south side of Eagle Pass. He said his business has opened a new locale to better serve its customers who are looking for bottles of whiskey, vodka or tequila, but may not want to go all the way downtown or to Piedras Negras. Bottles of high-end liquor such as Buchanan's, Johnny Walker, or Crown Royal can all be found on the shelves of 2B Liquors. 2B also carries fine tobaccos and cigars for special tastes. Berain says he appreciates his clientele who have told him he has very competitive prices and that they like the service they receive. They also have gift packages available for special occasions. With the holiday season approaching, 2B Liquors is your one-stop shop for all your party needs. Make sure you visit our new location on 3066 El Indio Hwy for everything you need to throw the best holiday celebration of the year. Billy Berain invites you all to come by and visit any of the two locations in Eagle Pass.