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• Brownsville Man Rescued by Border Agent Discusses Scenario Play Video

  October 9, 2019 6:40 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville man looking for a Border Patrol agent who he says saved his life. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about Rusty Monsees on Tuesday. John Morris, division chief of operations with Border Patrol, says the agent who came to Monsees’ rescue went above the call of... more »

• Brownsville Man Seeks to Thank Border Agent Who Rescued Him Play Video

  October 8, 2019 4:54 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A Brownsville man is looking for a Border Patrol agent who he says saved his life. “He deserves the recognition. At least to be recognized as a man that cares, a man that's working for the government and for the people,” said Rusty Monsees. Monsees says... more »

• Bond Reduction Request Denied for Laredo Border Agent Accused of Murders Play Video

  October 3, 2019 6:24 PM

  LAREDO – A judge denied a bond reduction request to the man accused of killing four people during a killing spree in Laredo September 2018. Judge Oscar Hale of the 406th District Court in Webb County heard the case involving Juan David Ortiz, 36, a Laredo Sector Border Patrol... more »

• Laredo Border Agent Accused of Killing 4 to Appear in Court Thursday Play Video

  October 2, 2019 9:19 PM

  LAREDO – A Laredo Border Patrol agent accused of murder will be back in court Thursday. Juan David Ortiz will learn if his bond will be reduced; he’s accused of killing four people last year. His bond is currently set at $2.5 million. Authorities took Ortiz into... more »

• Sarita Checkpoint Renamed to Honor Fallen Border Patrol Agent Play Video

  March 20, 2019 5:59 PM

  SARITA – The Sarita Checkpoint has been renamed to honor a fallen hero. It was renamed the Javier Vega Jr. Border Patrol Checkpoint Wednesday afternoon. Vega was killed by two immigrants in the country illegally while he was on a fishing trip with his family. All three... more »

• Former Valley Border Patrol Agent Charged for Accepting Bribes Play Video

  March 8, 2019 4:03 PM

  LA FERIA – A former Border Patrol agent from La Feria will spend more than nine years behind bars. Robert Hall, 45, was charged after accepting bribes in return for helping to smuggle illegal drugs into the U.S. Hall admitted to providing information on Customs and Border Protection... more »

• Border Patrol Agent Charged with Attempted Homicide Play Video

  March 4, 2019 1:18 PM

  EDINBURG – A Border Patrol agent is behind bars and charged with attempted homicide of a woman. Agent Ricardo Cepeda is facing attempted murder charges plus endangerment of a child. The incident happened at around 3 a.m. Sunday at a home along Zoe Avenue in Edinburg. Edinburg... more »

• Border Patrol Agent Forced to Shoot K-9 Partner following Attack Play Video

  March 4, 2019 1:02 PM

  EDINBURG – Authorities say a Border Patrol agent was forced to shoot his K-9 partner following an attack. The dog attacked the agent at his home in Edinburg, according to authorities. The dog ran away after the incident but was later found. Both the agent and the... more »

• Temporary Closures at Eagle Pass Intl. Bridge Affecting Residents Play Video

  February 6, 2019 11:40 PM

  EAGLE PASS – The international bridge in Eagle Pass is back open after a brief shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Von Preysing spoke to Nancy Martinez, who says noticed changes in her home city Piedras Negras, across from Eagle Pass. She says she has seen more new children and families... more »

• Local Blue Water Navy Veteran Concerned Over Benefits Play Video

  January 30, 2019 11:09 PM

  WESLACO – Thousands of Blue Water Navy veterans say they haven’t been eligible for certain benefits. KRGV’s Frank McCaffrey spoke to Rey Sandoval, a Blue Water veteran who served during the Vietnam era. He says he has dealt with a number of health issues since he returned from... more »

• Local CBP Officers Work Diligently Despite Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 29, 2019 6:44 PM

  WESALCO – Despite the government shutdown, the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol worked diligently. Customs and Border Protection officials say agents seized more than 120 pounds of cocaine, 108 pounds of methamphetamine, and more than 300 boxes of steroids. Agents also arrested 32 people with outstanding warrants and... more »

• Mother of Border Patrol Agent Killed While Fishing Finds Justice Play Video

  January 16, 2019 5:31 PM

  WESLACO – The mother of a Border Patrol agent killed while fishing with his family found justice in the court room. Marie Vega says she wants more than the 50-year sentence her son’s killer received. “It was a surprise to all of us that he was going to... more »

• Man Accused of Injuring CBP Officer Pleads Not Guilty Play Video

  January 15, 2019 2:46 PM

  PROGRESO – A man accused of injuring a Customs and Border Protection officer pleaded not guilty. According to court documents, Henry Atkinson allegedly refused to remove his sunglasses, as per requested by the CBP officer. When asked to step out of his vehicle, the driver’s side door opened,... more »

• Chief Border Patrol Agent Comments After Escorting Pres. Trump Play Video

  January 10, 2019 9:26 PM

  MCALLEN – The Rio Grande Valley’s Chief Border Patrol Agent escorted President Donald Trump along the frontline at Anzalduas Park in Mission. KRGV’s Sierra Pizarro spoke to chief Raul Ortiz after the tour. He says they showed President Trump the current border security resources and what they could... more »

• Mother of Border Patrol Agent Killed while Fishing Speaks to President Play Video

  January 10, 2019 5:05 PM

  MCALLEN – The mother of a Border Patrol agent killed while fishing with his family spoke with President Donald Trump Thursday. The mother of a former agent, Marie Vega, stood before a panel of Washington leaders and reminded them no parent should bury their child. Agent Javier Vega... more »

• Smugglers Using Tactics to Avoid Law Enforcement Play Video

  January 9, 2019 6:42 PM

  WESLACO – President Trump is requesting billions of dollars in funding for a border wall. In a speech, he said vast quantities of drugs are coming through the border. Three weeks ago, a typical situation occurred along the border as a group of men carrying bundles of drugs... more »