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Maverick County Sheriff’s Office Donates Nine Exercise Machines
February 7, 2012
On Friday January 27th, 2012, the Maverick County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Tomas S. Herrera, donated approximately 9 exercise machines to the Boys and Girls Club. On February 1st 2012, members of the media, members of the Boys and Girls Club, and Sheriff Tomas S. Herrera, met at the Boys and Girls…
Teleton Navideño Raises $62,961 This Year
December 13, 2011
Thanks to your support, the Teleton Navideño raised $62,961 this year. This community has a great heart. A great big “Thank You” to all who volunteered and contributed.
Maverick County Sheriff Thomas Herrera Registered His Candidacy for Re-Election
November 28, 2011
It’s official. This morning I registered as a candidate for Re-Election as your County Sheriff. I humbly & respectfully ask for your support and vote in the Democratic Primary in March so that we may continue to improve the safety and well being of all the residents of Maverick County.
Patron Saints of the Mexican Drug Underworld
November 5, 2011
Maverick County Sheriff Tomas Herrera announced today a special training that took place in Eagle Pass on November 3 titled “Patron Saints of the Mexican Drug Underworld” that was conducted by U. S. Marshall Robert Almonte(W/Tx). Over 200 peace officers from the Middle Rio Grande area attended this important training. Mr. Almonte retired at the…
Halloween Block Party
November 2, 2011
Halloween Block Party once again a success! Once again the Maverick County Sheriff’s Office & Staff hosted their Halloween Block Party at the Seco Mines Community Center, October 29, 2011. A Haunted House, food, and entertainment for the children was provided for fun and game. A special thanks to the community who participated and Commissioner…
1st Annual Wild Game Cooking Festival
November 2, 2011
The 1st Annual Wild Game Cooking Festival on October 29, 2011 was a true success! Over 800 people were served carnitas, guisado, chile, and smoked barbeque tacos, from Wild Hog, White Tail Deer,Red Stag, and Axis Deer. The event was free to the public, sponsored by Sheriff Tomas S. Herrera and the local ranchers. I…
Free Wild Game Cooking Festival
October 26, 2011
Free to the Public Sponsored by: Sheriff Tomas S. Herrera & Local Ranchers Wild Hog Smoked Barbecue Wild Hog Carnitas White Tail Deer Guisado White Tail Deer Venison Chile Nilgai Meat Axis Deer Meat & Refreshments Date: October 29th, 2011 From: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sheriff Tomas Herrera hosts a Steak Fundraiser on August 17th
September 19, 2011
Friends, family, and supporters got together with Sheriff Tomas S Herrera for a Steak Fundraiser on August 17 at Los Espejos Ballroom. Sheriff Herrera thanked all that attended for their support and promised to continue to deliver to residents of Maverick County. Sheriff Herrera has brought the leadership needed to improve the Maverick County Sheriff’s…
Local Federal and Sheriff Departments Work together to capture over 437 pounds of Marihuana in Quemado
September 14, 2011
On September 13, 2011, a case was referred to this agency for State prosecution by a local Federal Agency. Two suspects were arrested in Quemado, Texas, for possession of Marihuana driving a white 2000 Jeep Cherokee bearing Texas paper plates which was seized. Suspects arrested: Erik Salvador Gonzalez, 17, from Cd. Acuña, Mexico; and Laura…
Traffic Stop yields capture of 15 guns and over 500 magazines
September 7, 2011
On september 7, 2011 on about 7:05 pm, a traffic stop was conducted on a bronze in color Oldsmobile Silouhette Van, for a minor traffic violation on U.S. Highway 57 by Border Star Deputies. A search was conducted on above vehicle which revealed that the van was transporting assorted weapons and assorted magazines. The female…
