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• Cameron County asking CBP to help cut down wait times at international bridges Play Video

  April 24, 2026 2:32 PM

  Cameron County is asking U.S. Customs and Border Protection for help with long wait times at international bridges. County officials said CBP has ramped up vehicle inspections heading north from Mexico and is causing major delays. "The County and our community have done its part," Cameron County Judge... more »

• Texas’ plan to stop a parasitic fly from destroying its cattle population is far from complete

  December 9, 2025 9:14 PM

  McALLEN — As Mexican officials battle the spread of New World Screwworm, Texas officials are still working to finalize a response plan that would be enacted should the parasitic fly spread into the state. Texas lawmakers questioned state and federal officials on plans to combat screwworm during a Texas... more »

• Weslaco police search for woman accused of driving stolen vehicle into Mexico Play Video

  December 7, 2025 6:35 PM

  The Weslaco Police Department is searching for a woman who allegedly drove a stolen vehicle into Mexico. The unidentified woman is accused of driving a stolen Jeep Wrangler from Weslaco into Mexico through the Hidalgo Port of Entry on December 3. Anyone with any information is urged to... more »

• USDA slaps down Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller over New World Screwworm

  October 15, 2025 2:55 PM

  Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is trading barbs with the Trump Administration over its response to a parasitic pest that continues to make its way north in Mexico, and could potentially threaten the state’s $15 billion cattle industry if it crosses the border. This week, in an interview with... more »

• Cameron County increasing toll prices at their international bridges Play Video

  August 20, 2025 10:34 PM

  It'll soon cost more to cross into Mexico from Cameron County. The toll will increase from $4 to $5 starting on Sept. 1, 2025 at all bridges owned by Cameron County. The toll prices for pedestrians and commercial drivers won’t be affected by the increase. Cameron County... more »

• 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 »

• Man Allegedly Smuggles Drugs through Gulf of Mexico to SPI Play Video

  February 1, 2019 5:09 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Border Patrol officials say drug smuggling activity is holding steady in the lower Rio Grande Valley areas. Criminals are utilizing the Gulf of Mexico to get their loads across. One of those loads made it all the way to South Padre Island this week.... more »