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  • CBP processing floral gifts at Valley ports of entry ahead of Valentine's Day Play Video

    February 13, 2020 6:34 PM

    MCALLEN – Buying the perfect Valentine's Day bouquet can be stressful for gift givers. However, before consumers even get to make their selection, florists go through some stressful times themselves. Mary Gonzalez says she takes pride helping in Juanita's Flowers, a flower shop that started with her mother 50... more »
  • McAllen Taking Steps to Keep Attracting Winter Texans to Valley Play Video

    January 14, 2020 6:45 PM

    MCALLEN – Every year thousands of Winter Texans make the journey to the Rio Grande Valley to escape freezing temperatures in their homes states. However, with the U.S.-Mexico border constantly in national headlines, safety and reservations about whether or not to come back start to surface. Making sure... more »
  • Former Valley CBP Immigration Officer Facing Possible Deportation Play Video

    November 14, 2019 9:28 PM

    WESLACO – A family secret left a disabled veteran facing deportation. Half a century living in the U.S., five deployments in the Navy nor national recognition prepared a federal employee for the ironic twist of fate. The path to citizenship can be long and arduous. Raul Rodriguez was... more »
  • Revenue Lost in Cameron Co. during Int’l Bridge Closure in Brownsville Play Video

    October 10, 2019 9:19 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – Asylum seekers weren’t the only ones affected in the international bridge closure in Brownsville. Every hour the bridge was closed cost the city more than $1,000. In the downtown area Thursday, traffic was slower and stores appeared deserted. Storeowners and managers told CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more »
  • Woman and Partner Separated at Border Due to MPP Program Play Video

    October 3, 2019 6:39 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – She fled El Salvador after being targeted for her sexual orientation. After crossing the border illegally with her partner, they were separated. We’ll refer to her as “Andy” for this report. Andy’s partner was let go by immigration officials and is now living in the United... more »
  • Agencies in US, Mexico Working to Search for Top 10 Most Wanted Play Video

    October 1, 2019 5:52 PM

    REYNOSA, Tamaulipas, Mex. – Border Patrol and other agencies on the local, state, federal level and Mexican officials need the public's help finding 10 suspects to decrease crime on both sides of the border. Agustina Almanza lives in the state of Tamaulipas, an area the U.S Department of State... more »
  • Uptick in Tamaulipas Violence Prompts Stern Warning Play Video

    August 15, 2019 11:09 PM

    MIGUEL ALEMAN, TAMAULIPAS - A shooting in broad daylight in the border city of Miguel Aleman in Mexico is prompting a stern warning from the Tamaulipas governor. There are concerns that mounting pressure could overflow into the U.S. side of the border. A video capturing a gun battle... more »
  • Acting DHS Secretary Details Improvements on Migrant Care in Letter to House Speaker

    July 19, 2019 10:09 AM

    WESLACO – The acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to the Speaker of the House highlighting the conditions and care of families in custody along the U.S. southern border. The letter is in response to another letter Speaker Nancy Pelosi sent to Acting Secretary... more »
  • Over 2,000 Troops Headed to Southern Border Play Video

    July 17, 2019 6:05 PM

    DONNA - In coming weeks, over 2,000 troops are headed to the southern border to help with the immigration crisis. According to the Department of Defense 2,100 troops are headed to the border. Some are headed to Donna and others will be working at a tent facility in... more »
  • Man Shot While Jogging along Levee Play Video

    June 20, 2019 10:15 AM

    BROWNSVILLE – Cameron County investigators say a man was fatally shot while jogging along the levee border. The victim is 57-year-old Miguel Angel Valdez Hernandez from Brownsville. Authorities say he was shot along the Rio Grande river leeve in Brownsville on Tuesday afternoon. A farmer found the... more »
  • Border Patrol See Increase in Heat-Related Rescues

    June 11, 2019 4:39 PM

    FALFURRIAS – With temperatures on the rise, Border Patrol agents are seeing a spike in heat-related rescues. Customs and Border Protection released a video of border agents saving a group of 10 people in the ranchlands of Brooks County. It happened Friday afternoon, so far, one of the... more »
  • Starr Co. Land Owners Seek Higher Compensation Over a Decade Later Play Video

    May 30, 2019 5:34 PM

    RIO GRANDE CITY – More than a decade later, border land owners continue to fight for their property. On Thursday, three cases filed in 2008 were in federal court. Paxton Warner with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in McAllen says they’re handling over 40 cases from 2008. Most... more »
  • Law Enforcement Officers Sacrifice Family Time to Work on Holiday Weekend Play Video

    May 26, 2019 4:55 PM

    ROMA- Like many law enforcement officials, a Roma police officer is on the clock this Memorial Day weekend. Ivan Garza has served on the Roma police force for four years. He tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS his department has seen an uptick in activity with more people crossing the... more »
  • Concrete Barriers at Hidalgo Int'l Bridge Serving as Extra Layer of Defense Play Video

    May 15, 2019 4:51 PM

    UPDATE (5/16): Customs and Border Protection says the barriers they set up are serving as an extra layer of defense and security. According to CBP's statement: "The periodic utilization of port-hardening materials such as jersey barriers and concertina wires, help CBP to manage traffic flow, while effectively eliminating... more »
  • Migrant Apprehensions at Border Could Pass 900,000 Play Video

    May 10, 2019 6:15 PM

    FRONTON – Migrant apprehensions could pass 900,000 for the entire border this fiscal year, according to federal law enforcement. “I have more people in my custody than I have Border Patrol agents along the Southwest border,” says Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas has been covering... more »
  • Border Patrol Balances Caring for Asylum Seekers and Protecting Border Play Video

    May 8, 2019 6:40 PM

    MCALLEN – Border Patrol agents face the difficult task of caring for hundreds of asylum seekers and protecting the border. Within the past seven months, nearly half a million foreigners from 127 different countries have crossed into the U.S. without permission. Hundreds of people have been waiting at... more »
  • Border Patrol: More Than 7,000 Migrants in Custody in Valley Play Video

    May 7, 2019 9:15 PM

    WESLACO –Border Patrol agents released new numbers on illegal border crossings in the Rio Grande Valley. Currently, there are more than 7,000 migrants in custody in the Valley. We’re told more than 2,400 people were caught within a 24-hour period over the weekend. Authorities say this year’s... more »
  • Slow but Steady Progress at Site of Border Project Play Video

    May 6, 2019 10:10 PM

    MISSION – Progress has been slow at a construction site for a border security project but there have been some changes. The project is taking place south of Mission at the Federal Parido Banco Wildlife Tract. There are now several new construction vehicles and the remaining soil appears... more »
  • Uncertainty at National Butterfly Center due to Border Wall Play Video

    May 6, 2019 8:55 PM

    UPDATE (5/7): Customs and Border Protection says funding gained by the national emergency declaration will not be spent in the Rio Grande Valley. We're told the $3.6 million will be spent in El Paso and in Yuma, Arizona. The money will be used to build 53 miles of... more »
  • Migrant Facing Charges for Falsely Claiming to be Parent Play Video

    May 3, 2019 10:30 PM

    WESLACO – A migrant is facing charges for falsely claiming to be the father of a Honduran teen. Santos Porfirio Torres, 30, was caught crossing the border Tuesday – he was traveling with the teen. Border Patrol says they suspect many will lie about being the parents to... more »
  • Gov. Abbott Announces $9M Grant to Law Enforcement along Border Play Video

    May 3, 2019 1:53 PM

    WESLACO – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Friday additional grant funding to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies along the southern border. The Operation Stonegarden Grant Program will increase operational capabilities border law enforcement. Gov. Abbott announced the $9 million grant, after the previous release of $4... more »
  • Donna Donating Thousands to Help McAllen with Immigration Issues Play Video

    May 1, 2019 5:58 PM

    DONNA – The city of Donna has pledged to donate nearly $10,000 to McAllen to help with the immigration surge. The city of McAllen spends nearly $3,000 of taxpayer money to help with immigration. McAllen Mayor Jim Darling says he is very appreciative of Donna’s donation. He... more »
  • 320 Troops to be Deployed to Border Play Video

    April 30, 2019 4:24 PM

    WESLACO – More troops are heading to the border. The approval for 320 more troops came following a new report from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. These border assignments will cost taxpayers more than $7 million. Authorities say more migrants crossed the border illegally in March compared... more »
  • DHS Requesting More Troops at Border Play Video

    April 26, 2019 9:00 PM

    WESLACO – The Department of Homeland Security is requesting 300 more troops be sent to the border. The troops could be placed in roles which would place them in direct contact with detained migrants, such as driving the buses and providing them with meals. The request also includes... more »
  • DHS Request Under Review by Defense Dept. for More Troops Play Video

    April 26, 2019 11:47 AM

    WESLACO – A request to send more troops to the Southern U.S. border is under review. There are 3,000 active duty troops and 2,000 National Guard personnel on the borderline. When asked how many troops could be sent out, the acting secretary of defense said he didn’t have... more »
  • CBP Seizes $700K Worth of Heroin at Int’l Bridge Play Video

    April 23, 2019 4:48 PM

    HIDALGO – U.S Customs and Border Protection seized $700,000 worth of heroin at a port of entry. Authorities made the bust last Thursday at the Hidalgo International Bridge. They found the drugs, weighed at 34 pounds, hidden inside a truck. The driver, a 42-year-old woman from Rio... more »
  • Immigrant Shot by Mission Homeowner Charged with Criminal Trespassing Play Video

    April 23, 2019 11:34 AM

    MISSION – A 25-year-old man in the country illegally who was shot by a homeowner in Mission has now been charged. Daniel Leon-Gutierrez was shot by a 72-year-old Mission homeowner last month. Police say Leon and a group of immigrants were trying to evade Border Patrol custody when... more »
  • Local Property Owner Reflects on Experience with Militia Group Play Video

    April 22, 2019 10:02 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – A border militia leader who patrolled New Mexico’s southern border pleaded not guilty in court Monday. FBI agents and local police arrested Larry Hopkins over the weekend. He’s reportedly in charge of a group claiming to help out Border Patrol, but the agency says otherwise. ... more »
  • Additional Gates being Installed at Brownsville Port of Entry Play Video

    April 19, 2019 7:29 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – Gates are now installed at another port of entry along the border. It's part of what local officials describe as security enhancements. The changes were made this week in Brownsville. Those who approved that change say this is going to become standard in the Rio Grande... more »
  • Immigration Processing Tent to be Setup in Donna Play Video

    April 17, 2019 5:55 PM

    DONNA – The need for additional processing center and detention space is forcing the government to build a “soft sided” facility in Donna. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spotted military personnel working in the area. A spokesperson for the U.S. Army tells us the constructions of soft sided facilities are... more »
  • CBP's New Tent Facilities to Speed Up Immigrant Processing Play Video

    April 16, 2019 7:43 PM

    WESLACO – Customs and Border Protection is working to construct tents in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso. The federal government set a deadline for the end of April; the facilities will house the overflow of immigrants. In documents filed by CBP April 12 at a federal... more »
  • Border Patrol Burdened by Trash Left Behind by Immigrants Play Video

    April 16, 2019 6:34 PM

    ROMA – Hundreds of immigrant families leave their mark in South Texas. Items and trash left behind is becoming more work for border cities. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas learns it’s up to the city, county and federal authorities to clean up the mess. The city manager tells us... more »
  • School District near Border Taking Precautions to Protect Students Play Video

    April 15, 2019 6:17 PM

    SANTA MARIA – A local school district is taking precautions because of their school's proximity to the border. Last week, immigrants hiding from federal agents ran unto school grounds at Hidalgo High School. KRGV’s Frank McCaffrey spoke with a resident who lives less than a mile from the... more »
  • Immigration Surge to Impact Holiday Intl. Bridge Wait Times Play Video

    April 15, 2019 6:11 PM

    MCALLEN - Thousands of visitors from Mexico are expected to cross international bridges for Holy Week. Customs and Border Protection officers are usually expected to work overtime to keep more lanes open. Hayden Wagers crosses the McAllen-Hidalgo International Bridge to visit his family; he says he notices wait-times... more »
  • CBP Warns Travelers Crossing Border During Holiday Week Play Video

    April 15, 2019 4:44 PM

    WESLACO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning travelers planning a trip across the border this holiday week. A CBP supervisor tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS people still try to sneak in fruits, candies, liquor and other items that are strictly prohibited. CBP also reminds people cascarones are... more »
  • Gov't to Decide on Case Involving Separated Child within 15 Days Play Video

    April 10, 2019 8:40 PM

    WESLACO - The federal court has made a decision on an immigrant child who was separated from his parents for nearly a year. The boy was separated from his father 11 months ago during the implementation of the zero-tolerance policy. The father was deported but opted to... more »
  • TxDOT to Discuss Travel Issues at Border Transportation Meeting Play Video

    April 9, 2019 6:41 PM

    PHARR - A public meeting held by the Texas Department of Transportation to discuss travel issues at ports-of-entry is underway. TxDOT and the Border Trade Advisory Committee are working with agencies from both sides of the border to identify the challenges of moving people and goods. The meeting... more »
  • Families Being Released due to Loophole in Immigration Laws Play Video

    April 9, 2019 5:22 PM

    PENITAS – People are coming into the country illegally but they’re not facing prosecution due to a loophole in immigration laws. If they come in as a family and claim amnesty, they must be released. Border Patrol says this is becoming a problem as word of this loophole... more »
  • CBP Offers Way to Cut Down Commute Time at Intl. Bridge Play Video

    April 8, 2019 5:33 PM

    BROWNSVILLE – As the ports-of-entry continue to have longer wait times than normal, officials say there is a way to cut down commute time. Local resident Loraine Cuellar says she travels across the border from Brownsville regularly, but in recent weeks she has been stuck for hours. "It... more »
  • US Citizen Caught Crossing Border Illegally Play Video

    April 5, 2019 9:09 PM

    WESLACO – A man who was initially charged with entering the country outside of a designated crossing point was in court this week. It's a charge normally assigned to immigrants, but the man in question is a U.S. Citizen. Normally, those charged with illegal entry are charged with... more »
  • Organization Demands Solutions For Immigration Surge Play Video

    April 3, 2019 5:27 PM

    WESLACO - The surge of immigrants traveling to the southern border has the nation wanting solutions from Congress to create change. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to a group working to change opinions about how to fix the issue across Texas and the country. Ira Mehlman is the Media... more »
  • Traffic Delays at International Bridges Impacting Valley Business Owners Play Video

    April 1, 2019 10:20 PM

    MCALLEN – Traffic delays continue at international bridges across the Rio Grande Valley. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are being reassigned to help with the migrant surge. Some wait times at the bridges were doubled Saturday, which affected both commuters and business owners. KRGV’s Christian von... more »
  • Pharr Port of Entry Closed to Passenger Vehicles due to Protesters Play Video

    April 1, 2019 6:19 PM

    PHARR – The Pharr port of entry is closed to passenger vehicles but commercial traffic is still allowed to travel southbound. The city of Pharr put up barricades Monday afternoon due to protesters on the Mexican side of the bridge. Viewers called CHANNEL 5 NEWS to report wait... more »
  • National Border Patrol Council Spokesman Reacts to Trump’s Border Closure Warning Play Video

    April 1, 2019 5:22 PM

    WESLACO – President Trump has not confirmed whether he would go through with his plans to close the southern border. On Friday, he prompted those along the border to prepare: "Massive caravans walking right through Mexico, so Mexico's tough. They can stop them but they choose not to.... more »
  • RGV Border Patrol Facilities Over Capacity Play Video

    March 30, 2019 2:46 PM

    WESLACO – U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated, "nearly every sector across the SW border has exceeded their capacity," in a social media post Saturday. For the first time since large groups of immigrants began to be released this month due to overcapacity issues, they announced the current overcapacity... more »
  • Harlingen Shelter Helping Immigrants Released from Gov't Custody Play Video

    March 28, 2019 10:40 PM

    HARLINEGN - A shelter for the hundreds of immigrants being released from federal custody is now open in Harlingen. Loaves and Fishes in Harlingen is joining the shelters in McAllen and Brownsville in providing help to immigrants. Natividad Montoya and her 5-year-old son were released from federal custody... more »
  • Accused Drug Smuggler on Int’l Most Wanted List in Custody Play Video

    March 28, 2019 6:31 PM

    ROMA – A wanted drug smuggler was caught near the Roma border. Andres Martinez-Granado was one of the most wanted criminals. According to a press release, he is a drug smuggler known for his aggressive and dangerous driving tactics in evading law enforcement. He faced a judge... more »
  • Effects of Immigration Influx at Southern Border Play Video

    March 27, 2019 6:56 PM

    WESLACO – As more immigrants continue coming into the country, the need for resources continues increasing. Border Patrol says that's impacting border security operations along our border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said they are making their own decisions to address the increase in immigrants coming to the border.... more »
  • Judge to Rule on Custody of Separated Immigrant Child Play Video

    March 25, 2019 10:37 PM

    BROWNSVILLE - A judge could soon decide the direction a young immigrant child's life could take. The child was separated nearly a year ago; the father was deported and opted to leave his little boy behind in the U.S. The boy had received a death threat in his... more »
  • Local Woman Concerned Proposed Border Wall Will Demolish Home Play Video

    March 25, 2019 10:03 PM

    EDINBURG - A local woman says the proposed border wall would call for the demolition of her house. Nayda Alvarez says she has lived in her Starr County home for over 40 years. "This is a gathering place this is where everybody gets together. This is where we... more »
  • CBP Processing Impacted with Recent Surge of Migrants Play Video

    March 22, 2019 6:58 PM

    WESLACO – Thousands of immigrants seeking asylum continue passing through the Rio Grande Valley's border; but this week was different. Hundreds were released daily to local shelters with a scheduled immigration court date. In collaboration with The Monitor, CHANNEL 5 NEWS surveyed 100 immigrants to learn what may... more »
  • Deputy Gives Insight on Busiest Border Areas Patrolled Play Video

    March 21, 2019 5:43 PM

    MISSION – The number of migrants are increasing at Catholic Charities and detention centers in the Rio Grande Valley. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spent an evening with local authorities to patrol one of the busiest areas along the border. Just a handful of Border Patrol agents, organized underneath the... more »
  • DHS Secretary Speaks with Local Law Enforcement on Border Security, Need for Change Play Video

    March 21, 2019 5:02 PM

    MCALLEN – The Secretary of Homeland Security met with local law enforcement to discuss immigration and border security. Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen met with local sheriffs and immediately demanded change from Congress. "This is not a manufactured crisis. This is truly an emergency, our system is breaking. The flow... more »
  • Researchers Assess Trauma Levels of Migrant Families Crossing into the US Play Video

    March 19, 2019 6:13 PM

    MCALLEN – Many of the families who cross the border will end up passing through the respite center. The recent influx of migrant families prompted a group of researchers to make a visit to learn about the trauma these families experience. The group found the levels of trauma... more »
  • Local Police Dept. Encountering Illegal Immigration Reports Play Video

    March 18, 2019 4:31 PM

    PENITAS – Penitas police say there is an increase of people crossing the border illegally, resulting in an increase police activity in the area. Police Investigator Sergeant Oscar Barron says officers are seeing more surrenders. He explains their numbers tripled what they were experiencing a few months ago.... more »
  • Starr Co. Leaders Propose Alternative Plan to Border Wall Play Video

    March 14, 2019 6:22 PM

    ROMA – Starr County leaders are proposing an alternative plan to the border wall. Local officials say they don't want to build a border wall away from the Rio Grande, but build a barrier along the river and into a bank. They say that it would help with... more »
  • U.S. Gov't to Send Final Notice of Condemnation Play Video

    March 14, 2019 4:56 PM

    WESLACO - The U.S. government is sending out a final notice of condemnation on Friday. The notice has been posted twice in a local newspaper. The notice can be found in the classified section, containing a list of more than 100 names and addresses of residents being sued... more »
  • Senate Rejects Trump Border Emergency as Republicans Defect

    March 14, 2019 2:00 PM

    By ALAN FRAM, LISA MASCARO and CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-run Senate rejected President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the southwest border on Thursday, setting up a veto fight and dealing him a conspicuous rebuke as he tested how boldly he... more »
  • Border Patrol: Migrants Apprehended from over 40 Countries This Past Year Play Video

    March 11, 2019 6:03 PM

    WESLACO – Migrants are apprehended by Border Patrol on a daily basis. This past year, Border Patrol agents apprehended migrants from over 40 countries. These countries include Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala, China and Bangladesh. A spokesperson for Border Patrol says they depend on language services because of the... more »
  • Federal Gov't Taking Steps to Seek Land for Border Wall Play Video

    March 11, 2019 5:51 PM

    WESLACO – The federal government is continuing to take steps to seek land for the border wall project. Some land owners received letters from the government asking for permission to survey their property. Texas Civil Rights property attorney, Ricardo Garza, says if there is no response from property... more »
  • Transmigrante Speaks Out on Dangers of Crossing Border Play Video

    March 8, 2019 4:59 PM

    WESLACO – A transmigrante is speaking out about the dangers he faced when crossing the border. He says he's afraid to show his face and give his real name, after a shooting in Mexico Thursday that claimed the life of the woman he received his transmigrante documents from. ... more »
  • Approximately 4,000 Active-Duty Military Personnel at Southwest Border Play Video

    March 6, 2019 10:40 PM

    UPDATE (3/7): According to a spokesperson for the Defense Department, the military's new border assignment in the Valley will not include detaining people or confiscating drugs. Col. Cathy Wilkinson issued a statement reiterating that "the military will not perform law enforcement duties." Their current assignment involves monitoring remote... more »
  • Border Patrol: Facilities, Manpower Cannot Support Continued Increase of Apprehensions Play Video

    March 6, 2019 6:05 PM

    WESLACO – Border Patrol says there their resources are strained to the breaking point with the high number of people crossing into the U.S. illegally. Since October, the agency says the numbers of illegal crossings has doubled. Border Patrol says they apprehended 25,000 people in the Rio Grande... more »
  • DHS Secretary Meets with Committee over Border Issues Play Video

    March 6, 2019 4:28 PM

    WESLACO – The Homeland Security chief is facing questions on Capitol Hill about the U.S. - Mexico border. The committee pressed U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen on the children apprehended without their parents and the president’s emergency declaration. Nielsen defended President Donald Trump’s decision to declare... more »
  • Families Still Being Separated at Border Despite Court Orders Play Video

    February 28, 2019 8:20 PM

    MCALLEN - A report from the Texas Civil Rights Project reveals family separation continues in the Rio Grande Valley, despite the June 20 Executive Order mandating it to stop. Over the summer, the federal public defenders at the McAllen courthouse were handling cases of parents who had crossed the... more »
  • Border Patrol Arrest Two Violent Criminals Play Video

    February 28, 2019 6:04 PM

    EDINBURG – Border Patrol says they arrested two people trying to cross into the U.S. illegally with extensive criminal backgrounds. Agents working near Roma arrested a Salvadorian man who’s record shows is a Mara Salvatrucha gang member on Monday. Border Patrol says he has an extensive criminal history... more »
  • Local Farmer Concerned about How a Border Wall Affects Irrigation of Crops Play Video

    February 28, 2019 5:51 PM

    ROMA – Local farmers are concerned about what the border wall will mean for the irrigation of crops near the Rio Grande. Roma resident Ruperto Escobar says his farm land is the legacy his family started. "This is my life, without the Rio Grande we could not raise... more »
  • 13 Fishermen from Mexico Detained for Illegal Fishing Play Video

    February 28, 2019 5:31 PM

    SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – A routine patrol by a Coast Guard helicopter led to the detainment of 13 fishermen. The Coast Guard says the fishermen were illegally fishing more than 4,600 pounds of red snapper, north of South Padre Island near Port Mansfield. Jason Ferguson from the Texas... more »
  • Valley Border Wall Construction at Standstill Play Video

    February 27, 2019 6:29 PM

    MISSION – Construction for one section of the border wall is at a standstill. The state property at Bentsen State Park sits right next to the tract where the border wall construction began about two weeks ago. This tract is called Parida Banco Tract and is located in... more »
  • Border Wall Causing Flood Concerns for Local Resident Play Video

    February 25, 2019 5:15 PM

    UPDATE (2/27): Customs and Border Protection has released a statement on resident's border wall flooding concerns. In a statement, CBP says the proposed border wall design has been used in the Rio Grande Valley sector for over 10 years and has proved to be effective during flood events. ... more »
  • Border Patrol Wife Speaks on Nancy Pelosi's Border Decision Play Video

    February 22, 2019 6:14 PM

    LAREDO – Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi spoke about border security in Laredo on Friday. Pelosi spoke at one of the international bridges along with Congressman Henry Cuellar and the mayor of Laredo. The wife of a Laredo Border Patrol agent, Gina Guell, says she hopes to... more »
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