Border Patrol arrested MS-13 Gang Member Previously Convicted of Rape
Agents assigned to MCS apprehended a group of 17 illegal migrants near Hidalgo.
Preliminary Injunction Blocking New Oil and Gas Leases Paused
The executive order was a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and the Mineral Leasing Act.
Kingsville Agents Find Father and Son Abandoned by Smugglers
Unable to triangulate his call, agents established communication with the Ecuadorian national via WhatsApp.
Smuggler Rescued in Rio Grande
The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and report suspicious activity at 800-863-9382.
Connections to Assistance Event
The focus of the event is to provide working or recently out of work families immediate access to resources that support housing stability.
Development Plan Adopted
The Committee’s active participation was essential to the development of the final plan, which will go before the City Council for a second vote on June 22.
More Than 100 Illegal Migrants at Stash House in the RGV
A total of 108 illegal migrants were taken into Border Patrol custody, including one identified caretaker.
Human Smuggling Attempt Foiled
Agents initiated a vehicle stop and discovered 27 undocumented individuals in the un-ventilated cargo area of the moving truck.
Kingsville Native Reality Winner Freed from Prison After 4 Years
Winner pleaded guilty in 2018 to leaking classified National Security Agency information on Russia's alleged efforts to interfere with the 2016 election.
UIL Legislative Approves Webcast of Football for 2021-22
In addition to webcasting, they also approved the modification of rules for the participation of non-enrolled students (Homeschool) in UIL activities if allowed by the local school district.
33 Undocumented Migrants Locked Inside a Box-Truck
Upon opening of the cargo space there were 33 people who were close to perishing due to excessive heat and lack of fresh air in temperatures still hovering near 100 degrees.
Fraudulent Offering Tied to Austin Downtown Venue Bull & Bowl
Securities Commissioner entered an Emergency Cease and Desist Order to stop offering tied to Bull & Bowl, a nightclub located in downtown Austin.
CBP May 2021 Operational Update
Thirty-eight percent of encounters in May 2021 were individuals who had at least one prior encounter in the previous 12 months, compared to an average one-year re-encounter rate of 15 percent for Fiscal Years 2014-2019.
TAMUK Hosts Veterinary Science Camp
The program was also offered to students enrolled in a 4H or a Texas Veterinary Medical Association veterinary assistant program.
Falfurrias Agents Foil Human Smuggling Attempt
Agents discovered six illegal migrants concealed underneath the bed cover of a truck.
Microchip Replaces Licenses/Registration for Dogs and Cats
Microchips can identify the pet’s name, its owner’s contact information, and medical history.
Rescue Beacon Aids Laredo Sector Border Patrol
This alert provided agents an exact location which led them directly to the lost individual.
Border Patrol in Kingsville and Falfurrias Deploy Life Saving Rescue Beacons on Ranches
The rescue beacons have been deployed in areas that have the greatest impact on rescue efforts.
