09/18/2026
π°οΈ 135 Years Ago Today
Maverick County witnessed its only public hanging. βοΈ
Tonight at 7:00 PM, the Eagle Pass Main Street Program will share the story and history surrounding this event at the historic Riskind Building. ποΈ
Come hear the story of what happened 135 years ago and discover a piece of Maverick Countyβs past. π
πDOWNTOWN EAGLE PASS HAS A STORY TO TELL! π
Downtown is more than the buildings and businesses we see today, itβs filled with stories, people, and moments that have shaped our community for generations.
Join us at the Historic Riskind Building in Downtown Eagle Pass for a special evening of storytelling as Jeff Taylor, Joe Cruz & Pete Macias take us back to September 18, 1891, to explore the remarkable true story of Dick Duncan and the first and only hanging in Maverick County, Texas.
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Friday, September 18, 2026
π 7:00 PM
π Historic Riskind Building | Downtown Eagle Pass | 364 Main St
πΏ Snacks & refreshments will be available
Come spend an evening in the heart of Downtown, learn about our local history, and discover one of the stories that has been passed down for more than a century.
β€οΈ When we preserve the stories of our past, we preserve the history and character of Downtown Eagle Pass.