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• Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund

  June 5, 2026 12:49 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill. Senators voted 52-47 to pass the $70 billion legislation to fund Immigration... more »

• White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'

  April 29, 2026 11:22 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is warning Congress that funding to pay Department of Homeland Security personnel will "soon run out," sparking new threats of airport disruptions and national security concerns as the House slow-walks legislation to end what has been the longest-ever lapse in agency funding. In... more »

• Venezuelan doctor detained at Sarita checkpoint shares experience in immigration custody Play Video

  April 22, 2026 8:06 PM

  A Venezuelan doctor who worked in Weslaco is speaking out after spending 10 days in immigration custody. Dr. Ezequiel Veliz was released on bond and is now living in Houston with an ankle monitor. Channel 5 News first reported on Dr. Veliz earlier this month. He and his husband... more »

• DPS, Border Patrol apprehend 15 undocumented migrants in Starr County during joint operation Play Video

  April 12, 2026 12:53 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety Brush Team assisted U.S. Border Patrol in apprehending 15 undocumented migrants in a joint anti-smuggling operation, according to DPS spokesperson Lt. Chris Olivarez. The apprehensions occurred on Thursday, April 9. 15 Apprehensions in Starr County During Joint Operation 4/9/26: The @TxDPS... more »

• 7 in custody following human smuggling chase that ended near Alamo Flea Market Play Video

  April 2, 2026 3:33 PM

  Seven people were taken into custody Thursday morning following a chase that ended near the Alamo Flea Market, according to sources close to the investigation. The chase began after Border Patrol agents attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle near Military and Veterans Boulevard. The vehicle... more »

• DPS canine helps find 2 undocumented migrants in Hidalgo County Play Video

  February 16, 2026 10:25 AM

  A Texas Department of Public Safety canine assisted U.S. Border Patrol in locating two undocumented migrants evading capture in Hidalgo County, according to DPS spokesperson Lt. Chris Olivarez. Olivarez posted about the arrest on X. He said the arrest occurred at a junkyard where the canine found one... more »

• Congressional leaders say ICE deal is still possible despite divisions

  February 10, 2026 5:18 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders said Tuesday that a deal was still possible with the White House on Homeland Security Department funding before it expires this weekend. But the two sides were still far apart as Democrats demanded new restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. After federal agents... more »

• Immigration agents draw guns, arrest activists following them in Minneapolis

  February 3, 2026 2:43 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Immigration officers with guns drawn arrested some activists who were trailing their vehicles on Tuesday in Minneapolis, a sign that tensions have not eased since the departure last week of a high-profile commander. At least one person who had an anti-ICE message on clothing was handcuffed... more »

• Two CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting

  February 1, 2026 5:52 PM

  * This story was originally published by ProPublica * The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez. The records viewed by ProPublica list Ochoa, 43,... more »

• DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, deputy AG says

  January 30, 2026 10:50 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis resident killed Saturday by Border Patrol officers, according to federal officials. "We're looking at everything that would shed light on that day," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said... more »

• A shadow network in Minneapolis defies ICE and protects immigrants

  January 29, 2026 10:23 AM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — If there's been a soundtrack to life in Minneapolis in recent weeks, it's the shrieking whistles and honking horns of thousands of people following immigration agents across the city. They are the ever-moving shadow of the Trump administration's Operation Metro Surge. They are teachers, scientists... more »

• 2 federal officers fired shots during encounter that killed Alex Pretti, DHS tells Congress

  January 27, 2026 5:49 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Two federal officers fired shots during the encounter that killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, a Customs and Border Protection official told Congress in a notice sent Tuesday. Officers tried to take Pretti into custody and he resisted, leading to a struggle, according to a... more »

• Border Patrol commander Bovino and some agents expected to leave Minneapolis

  January 26, 2026 3:21 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A senior Border Patrol commander and some agents are expected to leave Minneapolis as early as Tuesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The expected departure of Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino, who has been at the center of the Trump administration's... more »

• Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting contradict government statements

  January 25, 2026 3:04 PM

  Videos quickly emerged showing the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis protester by a Border Patrol agent that has been widely denounced as a case of excessive force carried out by untrained federal officers. The Trump administration says it was a case of an armed man provoking violence. The Associated... more »

• Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting

  January 25, 2026 2:56 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A growing number of Republicans are pressing for a deeper investigation into federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis, a sign that the accounting of events by President Donald Trump's administration may face bipartisan scrutiny. The... more »

• Three people in custody, one person at large following vehicle pursuit in Brownsville

  January 5, 2026 3:33 PM

  Three people are in custody and one person is still at large following a vehicle pursuit in Brownsville., according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The pursuit began in the area of Alton Gloor and Military Highway on Monday. A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was... more »

• DPS: Border Patrol agent injured during Starr County shooting that killed one man Play Video

  December 12, 2025 6:08 PM

  A U.S. Border Patrol agent was injured in a shooting that killed one man on Thursday, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed to Channel 5 News. DPS did not say how the agent was injured, but said in a Friday email that the injuries were “nothing life-threatening.” ... more »

• San Benito police detain 15 people following vehicle pursuit

  November 26, 2025 3:55 PM

  Fifteen people were detained Wednesday following a police chase in San Benito, according to a news release. The individuals are believed to be in the country “without authorization,” the city said in the release. According to the release, officers with the San Benito Police Department assisted U.S. Border... more »

• Aftermath of Chicago's intense immigration crackdown leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxiety

  November 23, 2025 4:53 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago has entered what many consider a new uneasy phase of a Trump administration immigration crackdown that has already led to thousands of arrests. While a U.S. Border Patrol commander known for leading intense and controversial surges moved on to North Carolina, federal agents are still... more »

• Judge's blistering opinion details use of force in Chicago-area immigration crackdown

  November 21, 2025 3:23 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) — A judge's blistering 223-page opinion has offered a cache of striking new details from body camera footage about agents' use of force during a federal immigration crackdown in the Chicago area dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz." U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis' opinion issued Thursday recounts many high-profile... more »

• Federal prosecutors move to dismiss charges against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Chicago

  November 20, 2025 7:54 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors moved Thursday to dismiss charges against a woman who was shot several times by a Border Patrol agent last month during the federal immigration crackdown in the Chicago area. Prosecutors had accused Marimar Martinez, 30, and Anthony Ruiz, 21, of using their vehicles to... more »

• Operation River Wall boosts border security along Rio Grande Play Video

  October 24, 2025 2:08 PM

  The Trump Administration is expanding its presence along the Rio Grande. It's called Operation River Wall, and it involves putting more U.S. Coast Guard boats on the water. Commander of Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande Captain Christopher Cumberland is leading the mission to intercept migrants illegally crossing the... more »

• Border Patrol agents find body near Boca Chica Beach

  October 12, 2025 3:44 PM

  U.S. Border Patrol agents found a body Sunday morning near Boca Chica Beach, officials confirmed to Channel 5 News. The man’s body was found at around 9 a.m., shortly after authorities from Mexico alerted Border Patrol of a possible drowning that occurred on a beach near Matamoros, according to... more »

• "Why Sergio?": Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

  October 7, 2025 2:36 PM

  " “Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Waco Bridge newsletter to... more »

• Chicago and Illinois sue to stop Trump's Guard deployment plan after Portland ruling

  October 6, 2025 12:53 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois leaders went to court Monday to stop President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops to Chicago, escalating a clash between Democratic-led states and the Republican administration during an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in the nation's third-largest city. The legal challenge came hours after a... more »

• The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas

  October 1, 2025 10:58 AM

  " The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• ICE seeks to deport DACA recipient after arrest at El Paso airport

  September 15, 2025 9:19 AM

  " ICE seeks to deport DACA recipient after arrest at El Paso airport " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• Mission man arrested on sexual assault of a child charge at Hidalgo International Bridge Play Video

  September 8, 2025 3:06 PM

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection arrested a Mission man at the Hidalgo International Bridge on a felony warrant for sexual assault of a child, according to a news release. The news release said on September 6, CBP officers referred 20-year-old Jaime Maldonado, a U.S. citizen, for secondary inspection. ... more »

• Environmental laws waived for border wall construction in Hidalgo and Starr counties Play Video

  September 4, 2025 4:52 PM

  Dozens of environmental laws were waived in Hidalgo and Starr counties along 13 tracts of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The Department of Homeland Security issued the waiver on Aug. 26 in an effort to speed up the construction of approximately five miles of new 30-foot-tall... more »

• Valley Border Patrol agent charged with indecency with a child Play Video

  August 28, 2025 2:28 PM

  A 37-year-old Border Patrol Agent was charged with abusing a female child, according to a news release from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office. Derek James Dominguez was charged on Thursday with indecency with a child. “The accusation centers on the alleged abuse of a female child that occurred... more »

• San Benito man arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics into the country Play Video

  August 16, 2025 1:21 PM

  U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Los Indios International Bridget in Brownsville were able to intercept a load of alleged cocaine hidden inside a 2011 Honda, according to a news release. The news release said the narcotics were valued at $572,235. The seizure took place on... more »

• Bond set for Indiana driver charged in Weslaco human smuggling chase Play Video

  August 6, 2025 10:39 PM

  An Indiana man remains in custody following a Monday police chase that the Texas Department of Public Safety said was human smuggling related, jail records show. Hidalgo County jail records show Cesar Rafael Leon, 34, was booked on Tuesday on multiple charges of human smuggling, evading arrest and aggravated... more »

• Indiana driver facing human smuggling charges following police chase in Weslaco, DPS says Play Video

  August 4, 2025 12:02 PM

  A driver from Indiana was arrested Monday morning following a human smuggling chase that ended in Weslaco, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The driver, identified as 34-year-old Cesar Rafael Leon, was arrested on five charges of human smuggling, and charges of aggravated assault against a public... more »

• U.S. Border Patrol appoints acting chief patrol agent for Valley sector Play Video

  August 2, 2025 10:36 AM

  The U.S. Border Patrol in the Valley has new leadership. According to a post on X, Jason E. Schneider was named acting chief patrol agent for the U.S. Border Patrol RGV Sector. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/JXfWWWiVv6 — Jason E. Schneider, (Acting) Chief Patrol Agent (@USBPChiefRGV) August 1, 2025 ... more »

• A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm

  July 25, 2025 11:32 AM

  NOGALES, Ariz. (AP) — Inside an armored vehicle, an Army scout uses a joystick to direct a long-range optical scope toward a man perched atop the U.S.-Mexico border wall cutting across the hills of this Arizona frontier community. The man lowers himself toward U.S. soil between coils of concertina... more »

• Off-duty border patrol agent shot in a Manhattan park in apparent botched robbery, police say

  July 20, 2025 3:03 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) — An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in a Manhattan park on Saturday following an apparent robbery gone wrong, New York City police and federal officials say. The 42-year-old officer was in stable condition Sunday and expected to survive. A spokesperson for... more »

• Border Patrol hiring spree offers lessons as another immigration agency embarks on massive growth

  July 17, 2025 3:38 PM

  McALLEN, Texas (AP) — In 2006, top U.S. Border Patrol officials were asked how long it would take to hire 6,000 agents, a roughly 50% increase at the time. Michael Fisher, then deputy chief in San Diego, says the officials concluded they would need five years. "You have 2... more »

• Police report details search for gunman prior to attack on McAllen Border Patrol facility Play Video

  July 9, 2025 11:25 PM

  The father of the gunman who was killed after shooting at Border Patrol agents in McAllen warned police that his son was known to have an AR-15 and a pistol with him, according to an incident report obtained by Channel 5 News. Ryan Louis Mosqueda of Michigan died on... more »

• 10 held in Texas immigration detention center shooting that was 'planned ambush,' US attorney says

  July 8, 2025 11:48 AM

  Ten people have been arrested on attempted murder charges after attackers in black military-style clothing opened fire outside a Texas immigration detention center in a "planned ambush" that left one police officer wounded, a prosecutor said. The officer was shot in the neck on Friday, the night of the... more »

• Edinburg mayor describes 'lockdown' at McAllen airport during Border Patrol shooting Play Video

  July 7, 2025 6:18 PM

  Edinburg Mayor Ramiro Garza was at the McAllen International Airport Monday morning when a gunman opened fire nearby. Ryan Louis Mosqueda was identified as the suspect who shot at the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Annex in McAllen, and at the agents inside it. “We heard gunshots being... more »

• Gunman dead after opening fire at McAllen Border Patrol facility Play Video

  July 7, 2025 8:32 AM

  Three people were injured following an early Monday morning shooting at the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Annex in McAllen that left the gunman dead, according to police. McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez identified the suspect as 27-year-old Ryan Louis Mosqueda of Michigan. Mosqueda was armed with... more »

• Undocumented immigrants from Iraq, China apprehended in Starr County Play Video

  June 28, 2025 5:33 PM

  U.S. Border Patrol, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Military Department apprehended four undocumented migrants in Starr County, including two 'Special Interest Aliens' from China and Iraq, according to DPS spokesperson Lt. Chris Olivarez. The arrests and seizure occurred on June 23. A Special Interest Alien... more »

• Jury selected for trial of Border Patrol agent charged with sexual assault Play Video

  June 23, 2025 7:16 PM

  The trial for a Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol agent accused of sexual assault will start on Tuesday, court records indicate. A jury was selected Monday in the trial of Juan Jose Olivares. According to an indictment, Olivares was accused of sexual assault by a woman in 2019.... more »

• Weslaco police search for wanted man who led officers in a vehicle pursuit Play Video

  June 15, 2025 12:52 PM

  The Weslaco Police Department is searching for a man who fled from police after leading them in a vehicle pursuit. Police said officers spotted 38-year-old Jose Medrano, who is wanted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Medrano was driving a gray GMC Sierra when officers attempted to... more »

• Brownsville woman reflects on husband's challenges as he combats rare brain disorder Play Video

  June 14, 2025 12:04 PM

  A Brownsville woman is sharing her husband's story. Navy veteran, U.S. Border Patrol agent, ATF special agent and a private investigator, those are all titles held by Gerlad Plot. But there is one more that he earned more than a decade ago. "We've been married 14 years.... more »

• First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal

  June 5, 2025 3:35 PM

  " First trial of immigrant accused of trespassing on Texas border military zone ends in acquittal " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Valley Border Patrol unit to assist in manhunt for escaped convicted murderer in Arkansas Play Video

  June 5, 2025 12:05 PM

  A Border Patrol Tactical Unit from the Rio Grande Valley will deploy to Arkansas to assist in the ongoing manhunt for escaped inmate Grant Hardin, according to a news release. The news release said the unit is composed of "highly trained tactical agents" and will provide advanced search capabilities... more »

• Border Patrol agent rescues family of 11 in Progreso house fire Play Video

  June 2, 2025 4:24 PM

  A U.S. Border Patrol agent assisted in the evacuation of 11 people, including six children, from a residential fire Monday morning in Progreso, according to a news release. The fire happened Monday at around 4 a.m. on Martinez Street in the Progreso Lakes area. According to a news... more »

• Human smuggler that led authorities in Roma vehicle pursuit sentenced to federal prison

  May 27, 2025 3:33 PM

  A human smuggler that led U.S. Border Patrol agents and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers in a vehicle pursuit has been sentenced to federal prison, according to a news release. The news release said Julian Alberto Soto pleaded guilty to human smuggling charges and was sentenced to more... more »

• New training course provides proper medical care for K-9 officers in the Valley Play Video

  January 30, 2020 4:10 PM

  EDINBURG – The first of its kind. A medical training course aimed at protecting K-9 officers in emergency situations. This new training course will allow for Border Patrol emergency medical technicains and other first responders to work together in providing the proper medical care for K-9 officers. "They... more »

• Law enforcement along border taking precautions processing Chinese immigrants Play Video

  January 28, 2020 10:04 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – The novel coronavirus is prompting concerns among law enforcement tasked with protecting the U.S. border. Officials have been reporting spikes in illegal immigration by people of Asian descent for years. Last Friday, Sullivan City police stopped a driver accused of smuggling three Chinese nationals. ... more »

• Border Patrol Undergoing EMT Training to Respond to Medical Emergencies Play Video

  January 10, 2020 7:36 PM

  MCALLEN – Border Patrol agents underwent medical training scenarios in McAllen on Friday. Agents frequently come across critical situations, especially during the summer. “We encounter people that are out in heavy brush that by the time we get to them they're already in a bad situation physically,” explained... more »

• Several Flee after Border Agents Intercept Smuggling Attempt in Rio Grande City

  January 7, 2020 4:55 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – Border Patrol agents seized more than 320 pounds of narcotics Monday in Rio Grande City. Agents intercepted the smuggling attempt after an aerostat spotted “several” people near the border loading a SUV with bundles. When agents stopped the vehicle, the people inside fled. ... more »

• Border Patrol Seizes More Than 300 Pounds of Narcotics Play Video

  December 30, 2019 5:20 PM

  WESLACO – Border Patrol agents were busy over the holiday seizing more than 300 pounds of narcotics in three days. Bundles of marijuana were left behind by smugglers. Agent Dustin Araujo explained it’s not uncommon drug loads are left abandoned, sometimes in neighborhoods. “So in a couple... more »

• Call from Border Patrol Leads to Detention of 22 Immigrants in Mexico Play Video

  December 17, 2019 10:18 PM

  WESLACO – A call to Mexican authorities by Border Patrol resulted in the detention of 22 immigrants staged along the Rio Grande about to smuggle into the U.S. Border Patrol’s foreign operations branch works with authorities across the border. Officials told CHANNEL 5 NEWS these kind of communications... more »

• CBP Officers to Receive New Sidearms at Ports of Entry Play Video

  December 11, 2019 6:38 PM

  WESLACO – Customs and Border Protection personnel will get new guns. Besides new sidearms, CBP officers at ports of entry will also have shotguns and rifles available. Most are armed with a handgun. "You can never have too much. You rather have more and have it accessible,... more »

• La Joya Police Acquire Tasers to Help in Increase of Evading Arrest Situations Play Video

  December 11, 2019 5:24 PM

  LA JOYA – Police in a Rio Grande Valley city are seeing an increase in people evading arrest and not complying. This sudden spike is leading them to seek more weapons. For the first time, the La Joya Police Department is getting Tasers. An electric shock for police they... more »

• Tito Ortiz Meets with Border Patrol Before Saturday Fight Play Video

  December 5, 2019 7:38 PM

  McALLEN - Mixed martial arts legend Tito Ortiz has arrived in the Valley. Saturday, he'll be facing Alberto El Patron of WWE fame in the main event of a Combate Americas pay-per-view event at Payne Arena. Before the big fight, Ortiz took time to meet with Border Patrol agents... more »

• Video Released of Migrant Death in Border Patrol Custody Raises More Questions Play Video

  December 5, 2019 6:12 PM

  WESLACO – New video was released leading to more questions about the death of a 16-year-old migrant in Border Patrol custody. Weslaco police are investigating the death of the Guatemalan migrant. He died at a Border Patrol holding station in May. The graphic video shows the final moments... more »

• Mexican Soldiers Aid US Border Agents in Drug Seizure near Brownsville

  December 5, 2019 4:17 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A drug stash seized after smugglers ferried it across the Rio Grande near Brownsville. Border Patrol released photos from the scene. CHANNEL 5 NEWS is told Mexican soldiers were seen working with the border agents. About 200 pounds of marijuana was abandoned after the suspect... more »

• A Sacrifice: Valley First Responders Working Holidays Play Video

  November 28, 2019 5:53 PM

  EDINBURG – The work never stops for the men and women wearing badges during the holidays. For some first responders, it’s their first Thanksgiving away from their loved ones. “So I will not be spending it with him, but it’s part of the job. I mean, we protect... more »

• Border Agents Apprehend 19 in La Joya Attempting to Enter the US Illegally

  November 22, 2019 4:36 PM

  LA JOYA – After attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, 19 people are in Border Patrol custody. McAllen border agents were patrolling in the area south of La Joya when they spotted 19 people load a pickup truck. As agents pursued the vehicle, the driver turned into a... more »

• La Joya ISD Police Investigating School Bus Crash Involving Border Patrol Play Video

  November 22, 2019 8:44 AM

  PALMVIEW – Authorities are investigating an accident between a border patrol vehicle and a La Joya Independent School District school bus. It happened on Friday around 7 a.m. near Military and Abram roads, south of Palmview. La Joya ISD Police Chief Raul Gonzalez says the bus was rear-ended... more »

• Valley Law Enforcement Engaging in More Pursuits Linked to Human Smuggling Play Video

  November 20, 2019 6:41 PM

  MISSION – Pursuits are becoming a daily occurrence in the upper Rio Grande Valley. On Wednesday morning, state troopers were trying to stop a 28-year-old for a traffic violation on El Faro Road in Sullivan City. Then he went on a high speed chase leading to the discovery of... 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 »

• Body Found in South Mission, Recovery Efforts Underway Play Video

  November 12, 2019 5:13 PM

  MISSION – The weather is making it difficult for first responders to recover a body found south of Mission. Muddy terrain is the biggest issue for officials. The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the body was discovered by Border Patrol near Military Highway and Inspiration Road on Monday... more »

• 2 Migrants Arrested after Jumping into Unmarked Sullivan City Police Chief Unit Play Video

  October 11, 2019 5:07 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – Two people who crossed into the country illegally through Sullivan City are now in federal custody. The police chief called in Border Patrol after he says the migrants tried to get inside his unmarked unit. Chief Richard Ozuna said when the incident happened Thursday, the... more »

• Border Patrol Ride Along Details New Valley Border Wall System Play Video

  October 11, 2019 4:40 PM

  WESLACO – Wooden stakes line the area where the new border wall will go up inside what is known as La Coma Refuge. “This is historically an area that is heavy with traffic for narcotics and individuals,” said Assistant Border Patrol Chief Carmen Qualia. She explained the area... more »

• Planned Border Wall Construction Breaks Ground in South Donna Play Video

  October 8, 2019 6:01 PM

  DONNA – There's heavy construction south of Donna. It’s the second project of its kind in the Rio Grande Valley. This is the ground preparation for the construction of a new border wall. CHANNEL 5 NEWS asked Border Patrol about the contractors, agents and equipment we're seeing... 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 »

• Border Patrol to Work with SpaceX during Tests at Boca Chica Site Play Video

  October 7, 2019 4:54 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – SpaceX officials and Border Patrol agents are working together during testing at the company’s Boca Chica site. A Border Patrol spokesperson, Dustin Araujo, explained there is an increase of visitors, commercial and construction traffic during SpaceX testing through their checkpoint in Boca Chica. Araujo hopes the... 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 »