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Eagle Pass council authorizes subpoenas, outside counsel and possible legal referral over 57 South Festival audit
Summary
City council voted unanimously to select the more aggressive audit route for the 57 South Festival, authorizing subpoenas for documents, requesting state and federal investigations, directing a potential lawsuit and instructing staff to solicit outside counsel to prosecute matters arising from the audit findings.
Eagle Pass city council voted unanimously Tuesday to escalate the forensic audit into the 57 South Festival, approving subpoenas for documents, asking that state and federal authorities investigate and directing the city to seek outside counsel to pursue any legal claims.
The council chose “option 2,” which the audit team described as authorizing subpoenas of event-related documents and pursuing legal referrals. Councilwoman Cruz moved the measure and Councilman Garcia seconded; mayor and all council members later voted in…
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