Eagle Pass, Texas
Eagle Pass is a city of 28,339 people in Maverick County, Texas, founded in 1850.
Why visit Eagle Pass
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 61 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Mall De Las Aguilas, Camino Real International Bridge, Fort Duncan and Will Stone House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 99°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Eagle Pass
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About Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass is a city in and the county seat of Maverick County, Texas, United States. Its population was 28,130 as of the 2020 census. Eagle Pass borders the city of Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, which is to the southwest and across the Rio Grande river.
From the Wikipedia article Eagle Pass, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Camino Real International Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
Bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas
Eagle Pass – Piedras Negras International Bridge
Bridge · 2.2 mi
Bridge between U.S and Mexico
Union Pacific International Railroad Bridge
Bridge · 2.1 mi
International rail crossing
Hal F. Bowles Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
This Historic Structured Amphitheater, along with the park was named in honor of Hal F. Bowles and donated by the Hal Bowles Ranch.
394 East Garrison Street, Eagle Pass
Museums and landmarks19
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Fort Duncan
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Texas
City of Eagle Pass Art And Culture Center
Museum · 1.7 mi
364 East Main Street, Eagle Pass
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Jando Guedea Park
Park · 1.4 mi
5 Acres Large Playground unit ¼ mile walking trail 23 Memorial Benches Beautiful setting in a historical part of the city.
447 Nueces Street, Eagle Pass
Eagle Pass Golf Course
Golf course · 1.9 mi
483 Bliss Street, Eagle Pass
Tu-Su sunrise-sunset
Hal Bowles Park
Park · 1.6 mi
Historic community park with outdoor theatre, landscaped grounds, terraced design, and creekwalk, located in the heart of Eagle Pass...
394 East Garrison Street, Eagle Pass
Splash Pad
Sports field and stadium
Water Park and Picnic area for kids.
Maverick County Lake Walking Path
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes61
Molcajete Cocina Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
143 Ford Street, Eagle Pass
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su 07:00-13:30
Panaderia Olivares
Bakery · 2.0 mi
1310 Del Río Boulevard, Eagle Pass
Mo-Tu 08:00-19:00; We-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:30
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 0.6 mi
264 South Bibb Avenue, Eagle Pass
Su-Th 10:45-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:45-23:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
564 South Bibb Avenue, Eagle Pass
24/7
The Wagon Wheel
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.2 mi
1824 Del Río Boulevard, Eagle Pass
Tu-Sa 11:00-18:30, Su 11:00-16:00
49 more on the map.
History
Eagle Pass was the first American settlement on the Rio Grande. Originally known as Camp Eagle Pass, it served as a temporary outpost for the Texas militia, which had been ordered to stop illegal trade with Mexico during the Mexican–American War. Eagle Pass is so named because the contour of the hills through which the Rio Grande flows bore a fancied resemblance to the outstretched wings of an eagle.
General William Leslie Cazneau (1807–1876) founded the Eagle Pass townsite in the 1840s. In 1850, Rick Pawless opened a trading post called Eagle Pass. In 1871, Maverick County was established, and Eagle Pass was named the county seat. During the remainder of the 19th century, schools and churches opened, the mercantile and ranching industries grew, and a railway was built.
On April 24, 2007, at 7:00 pm CDT, a tornado tore through outside of Eagle Pass and caused loss of life and property damage. Major damage occurred in southern part of the town.
The City of Eagle Pass was sued by the US government in 2008 to gain access to the land and construct a fence on the United States-Mexico border.
From the History section of Eagle Pass, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Executive Inn & Kitchenette Suites-Eagle Pass TX
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1395 Del Río Boulevard, Eagle Pass
Churches and places of worship7
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.8 mi
664 North Monroe Street, Eagle Pass
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
815 Webster Street, Eagle Pass
Primera Iglesia Bautista
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
520 North Colorado Street, Eagle Pass
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
2055 Williams Street, Eagle Pass
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.4 mi
800 North Comal Street, Eagle Pass
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare4
STAT Emergency Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
2114 N. Veterans Boulevard, Eagle Pass
Map of Eagle Pass
210 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 40°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 43°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 51°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 58°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 90°F | 66°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 96°F | 72°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 98°F | 74°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 99°F | 74°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 69°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 59°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 48°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 40°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eagle Pass 3N Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Maverick County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-07-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Maverick County Memorial International Airport (EGP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Las Quintas Fronterizas 1 mi southeast, about 1 min by car
- Eidson Road 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Fabrica 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Seco Mines 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Siesta Acres 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Chula Vista 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Elm Creek 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Rosita 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Crystal City 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Del Rio 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bienvenidos, Eagle Pass, TX IMG 0442, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted an operational readiness exercise at the Camino Real International Bridge in Eagle Pass TX (3), CBP Photography, Public domain
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted an operational readiness exercise at the Camino Real International Bridge in Eagle Pass TX, CBP Photography, Public domain
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection conducted an operational readiness exercise at the Camino Real International Bridge in Eagle Pass TX (2), CBP Photography, Public domain
- Eagle Pass (USA) – Piedras Negras (Mexico) International Bridge 1, Los viajeros 77, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Duncan 1887, Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eagle Pass International Bridge IMG 0267, The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Puente Internacional 2, Mquirarte, CC BY 3.0
- Fort Duncan Texas historical marker 2, Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maverick County, Texas, Courthouse IMG 1714, The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Laredo Field Office Northern Operations Command Director Gregory Alvarez briefs U.S. Northern Command's forward operational commander, CBP Photography, Public domain
- Rio Grande at Piedras Negras 1, Los viajeros 77, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hotel del Ferrocarril 1, Francisco Javier Montalvo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eglise Notre Dame de Guadalupe, Mexique, Piedra Negras, Cqui, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Santuario de Nuestra Señora Virgen de Guadalupe, Francisco Javier Montalvo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 210331-H-WO398-002, CBP Photography, Public domain
- 210331-H-WO398-005, CBP Photography, Public domain
- 210331-H-WO398-008, CBP Photography, Public domain
- 210331-H-WO398-007, CBP Photography, Public domain
- 210331-H-WO398-006, CBP Photography, Public domain
- 210331-H-WO398-003, CBP Photography, Public domain
- 210331-H-WO398-004, CBP Photography, Public domain
- Presidencia municipal de Piedras Negras, Coahuila, MikSed, CC BY 4.0
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