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• Patrulla fronteriza arresta a dos agresores sexuales Play Video

  February 10, 2020 6:09 PM

  La patrulla fronteriza del sector Valle del Rio Grande arrestó a dos agresores sexuales y a un miembro de una conocida pandilla, durante el fin de semana. Arrestaron a un salvadoreño de la pandilla Mara Salvatrucha o MS-13 cerca de Roma el viernes. Durante su procesamiento se reveló... more »

• Gobierno busca tomar posesión de propiedad de prisionero para muro fronterizo Play Video

  September 18, 2019 8:56 PM

  LOS ÉBANOS - Otra demanda fronteriza fue presentada ante los tribunales esta semana. El gobierno intenta recuperar el acceso a una propiedad para fines de la construcción del muro fronterizo. Una historia que suena muy familiar, con una importante excepción. Los Ébanos, una ciudad conocida entre agentes... more »

• Gov't Seeks to Claim Inmate's Property for Border Wall Play Video

  September 18, 2019 5:57 PM

  LOS EBANOS – A federal lawsuit was filed this week to gain access to a property in Los Ebanos, Texas. Similar lawsuits have been filed as part of the federal government's process of building fencing or walls near the border. The process requires notification to the owner who... more »

• Los Ebanos Woman Providing Aid to Migrants Passing Through Play Video

  June 20, 2019 6:31 PM

  LOS EBANOS – As hundreds of migrants are surrendering to Border Patrol agents every day in the Rio Grande Valley, some make their through the small town of Los Ebanos. There they are making a short stop at a church after they entered the country illegally. Miranda Barwick... more »

• Historic Los Ebanos Ferry Reopens, Not Fully Operational Play Video

  June 10, 2019 6:10 PM

  LOS EBANOS – Operations are back up and running at the Los Ebanos ferry, but not quite at full strength. The international ferry resumed activity last Friday. Crossing stopped in March because of rough water conditions. Watch the news clip above for further details. more »

• Nearly 150 Migrants Surrender to Border Patrol in Los Ebanos Play Video

  May 23, 2019 6:49 PM

  LOS EBANOS – A large group of migrants are waiting to be taken into Border Patrol custody after they crossed into the U.S. illegally to seek asylum. The scene is still active along El Faro Road, leading to Los Ebanos. Wildlife service officers along with Sullivan City police... more »

• BORSTAR Agent Rescues Man from Rio Grande Play Video

  December 26, 2018 5:11 PM

  LOS EBANOS – Border Patrol says a migrant was rescued by an agent after struggling to stay afloat the Rio Grande. Agents say it happened along the border in Los Ebanos. A group fled from them and jumped into the water, according to the agency. A Border... more »

• 3 Alleged Gang Members Arrested Following Border Patrol Investigation Play Video

  November 22, 2017 12:36 PM

  WESLACO – Three alleged gang members are off the streets after being busted by Border Patrol. The arrest happened over the last few days. Weslaco agents arrested a Salvadoran national they say was trying to enter the U.S. illegally. Agents said he admitted to being an MS-13 gang member. The... more »

• Churchgoers Celebrate Historic Parish Settled Along Rio Grande Play Video

  October 17, 2017 1:08 PM

  LOS EBANOS – Dozens of parishioners celebrated the 105th anniversary of a small church along the Rio Grande late September. The St. Michael the Archangel Church building may be new but its congregation has a long history. Several parishioners present said their ancestors crossed the river from Mexico and established... more »

• Sullivan City Family Receives Land Requisition from Government

  January 30, 2017 6:07 PM

  LOS EBANOS – The U.S. government sent a letter to a Hidalgo County family early January requesting the purchase of their land to secure the border. Citing the Secure Fence Act of 2006, the U.S. Department of Justice said it will take the property in order to construct a fence... more »

• Los Ebanos Woman Resists Border Wall to Preserve Heritage Play Video

  January 25, 2017 10:27 PM

  LOS EBANOS - A woman from a small Rio Grande Valley town fought the government on the border wall in 2006 and won. Los Ebanos is a small town situated along the U.S.-Mexico border. Many residents in the area live on the river’s edge. Los Ebanos resident Aleida Flores-Garcia said... more »