Eagle Pass ISD Paid El Latino Nearly $151,000 in Taxpayer Funds
EAGLE PASS, Texas — After previously reporting that Eagle Pass Independent School District paid El Latino $122,500 in taxpayer funds, The Maverick Times conducted a follow up to determine whether those payments were still ongoing.
Records now confirm that they are.
Since the initial report, El Latino has continued to receive payments at a rate of approximately $980 per advertisement, totaling $28,420 between May 2025 and March 2026.
This brings the total amount of taxpayer funds paid to the publication to approximately $150,920 in the span of couple of years.
BACKGROUND: Texas Border School District Paid Over $100K to El Latino for Media Services
Follow Up Confirms Ongoing Payments
Following the release of last year’s findings, The Maverick Times reviewed additional financial records to determine whether the school district had continued its financial relationship with El Latino.
The records show consistent payments tied to advertising services, indicating that the arrangement did not stop after the initial report.
Cost Per Advertisement Raises Questions
The continued rate of $980 per advertisement has become a focal point of concern for residents reviewing the spending.
Questions remain about how the rate was determined, how performance is measured, and whether similar opportunities or rates are extended to other media outlets serving the community.
Total Payments Now Approach $151,000
Now, with the additional $28,420 in payments, the total amount directed to El Latino now stands at approximately $150,920 in taxpayer funds.
The growing total has continued to draw attention as residents evaluate how public funds are being used. Especially with the upcoming $150 Million Dollar Bond being voted on currently.
Transparency and Oversight in Focus
The follow up reporting places renewed attention on transparency and oversight in district spending.
Public records reviewed include invoices, purchase orders, and payment documentation tied to the advertising services.
Further review is expected to provide additional clarity on the structure of the agreements and the frequency of payments.
Ongoing Review
The Maverick Times will continue to analyze financial records and monitor any additional payments or contracts related to El Latino.
Further reporting will provide deeper insight into spending patterns and future financial activity tied to media services funded by taxpayers.
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