CBP Officers Apprehend Homicide Suspect
The arrest was one of 86 fugitive apprehensions recorded by CBP officers working at area ports since the beginning of July.
Labor Agreement with Police Union
The CBA focused on wages, including a Cost-of-Living Adjustment over the four-year contract for all police officers.
Undeclared Currency Found in 18-Wheeler Tire Wheel
While speaking with the driver, the Officer developed reasonable suspicion to believe that criminal activity was occurring.
New Fees for Electric Vehicles Begins September 1, 2023
A $200 annual fee for electric vehicle registration renewals and a $400 fee at the time of new electric vehicle purchases for the initial two-year registration period.
Paxton Lawyers Seek to Disqualify 3 Senators as Impeachment Jurors
Paxton’s lawyers filed a motion Friday that asks Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to disqualify Sens. Nathan Johnson of Dallas, Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio and José Menéndez of San Antonio, arguing they have a proven bias against Paxton.
Crime Blotter - Felony Warrants
During the arrest, Pena was discovered to be in possession of a controlled substance and was additionally charged with a felony charge of possession.
Heat-Related Dangers
Big Bend Sector is warning people during this extreme heat wave not to cross the border illegally into the desert and mountains of West Texas.
USDA Invests in 1890 Land-grant Universities
These projects are part of NIFA’s 1890 Capacity Building Grants Program, which is designed to build capacity for teaching, research, and Extension activities.
Saharan Dust May Trigger Allergic Reactions
Moderate to heavy density plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive in South Texas in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 25.
U.S. Sues Texas Over Floating Border
The U.S. Department of Justice made good on its warning last week that it would sue Texas unless the state agreed to remove the barrier in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass.
Western Reservoir Water Level Expected to Drop
Roughly half of the regional surface water supply (Choke Canyon Lake and Lake Corpus Christi) continues to experience a reduction in combined capacity.
CBP Officers Intercept Cocaine-Filled Cheese
CBP officers located four wheels of cheese that had been declared by the driver.
Americans Receive Record $84 Million in Tax Relief
Last tax season, members assisted families across the country with tax preparation, including child tax credit, earned income tax credit and dependent care tax credit claims.
Floating Barrier in Rio Grande
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the 1,000-foot barrier to be deployed in the river near Eagle Pass earlier this month.
Bishop PD Makes Arrest in Child Death Investigation
Earlier last week, the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death of two (2) year old Elias Albiar a Homicide.
Lockdown Era Policies Hitting Medicaid Recipients
During the pandemic, federal regulations prohibited states from removing people from Medicaid, allowing access to nonstop health insurance coverage for about 3 million Texans who would’ve regularly lost coverage beginning in March 2020.
Ruling Aims to Resolve Multistate Dispute Over the Rio Grande
The case, which initially began over ten years ago, sought to address a dispute over water being unfairly siphoned from the Rio Grande prior to the river reaching Texas.
El Paso Sector Weekly Recap
El Paso Sector agents disrupted 24 human smuggling events within the last seven days alone leading to the apprehension of more than 145 smuggled illegal migrants.
Law Enforcement Job Fair
There will be representatives from various local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in attendance.