The Eagle Pass City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday to evaluate City Manager Homero Balderas. The move comes only days after the city’s high-turnout election and has prompted new speculation about potential changes in city leadership.

Councilman Mario García said Balderas is completing his first year as City Manager and that the review is a standard process to measure progress and determine the effectiveness of his administration.

The city is overseeing several key projects under Balderas’ direction. Those include plans to add lanes to International Bridge Number Two, which is still awaiting federal authorization. Additional efforts include a new gym and ongoing upgrades within multiple city departments.

García said the evaluation is part of a regular process intended to take place each year. The purpose is to help the council decide whether to renew or adjust the City Manager’s contract based on performance and overall leadership.

However, the timing of the evaluation has raised questions. Just days after the election, residents are asking whether this is part of a larger political strategy. With Councilwoman Monica Cruz advancing to the mayoral runoff and expected to vacate her Place 4 seat, the city may be on the verge of a reshuffle.

Could this be the moment when Eagle Pass switches leadership roles between two of its most powerful figures? Balderas previously ran the city’s bridge system and Saucedo, the current Bridge Director, is a former County Judge who remains politically active. The idea of moving Balderas back to the bridge and placing Saucedo in the City Manager’s chair could be being quietly discussed among city insiders.

The possibility of Cruz initiating such a move before stepping away from her council seat is also gaining attention. As she prepares for a runoff campaign, the outcome of Tuesday’s meeting could signal more than just a routine review.

While no official proposal has been made, the public will be watching closely. This evaluation could be a pivotal moment for the city’s leadership and may reveal deeper plans about the future direction of Eagle Pass.