Beyond the Brush is a two-part, inside look at the joint efforts of U.S. Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety to secure the border under Operation Lone Star.

Channel 5 News' Lily Celeste tagged along with DPS troopers for an exclusive look at the new smuggling tactics and an up close look at the search for suspected smugglers.

Beyond the Brush airs Thursday, Feb. 15 on Channel 5 News at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.

The newscasts will also be livestreamed online.