The Port of Eagle Pass Bridge System has announced the appointment of David Saucedo as its new Bridge Director. On his first day in the role, Saucedo attended a pivotal meeting with U.S. Customs and […]
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Texas Guard Enhances Border Patrol Operations Along the Rio Grande
Members of the Texas Guard’s Riverine Platoon and Brush Operations team have been actively working in Eagle Pass, Texas, to enhance patrol visibility along the Rio Grande as part of Operation Lone Star. Their efforts […]
Texas Military and DPS Conduct Border Readiness Exercise in Mission
Members of the Texas Military Department (TMD) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) performed a show of force during a Migration Operational Readiness Exercise in Mission, Texas, on December 13, 2024. The exercise […]
Texas Land Commissioner Secures Ranch for Border Wall Construction in Starr County
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) announced the acquisition of a 1,402-acre ranch in Starr County along the Rio Grande, a strategic move for border security enhancements, including the construction of a 1.5-mile border wall. […]
Terrell County’s Sheriff Cleveland: A Border Hardliner with Contradictions, Seen on National TV but Grounded in Small-Town Reality
Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, operating from one of the most remote border regions in West Texas, has become a regular on national television, making more than 25 appearances this year on outlets like Fox […]
Six Dead in Cartel Shoot-out Along Texas-Mexico Border
Six people were killed in a violent shoot-out between organized criminal groups just south of the Texas-Mexico border, according to Border Report. The gun battles, which took place late Sunday and early Monday, spanned the […]
Texas National Guard Utilizes UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters for Border Security
The Texas National Guard is leveraging the capabilities of UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to conduct aerial overwatch along the Texas-Mexico border. This initiative is a critical component of Operation Lone Star, aimed at deterring and interdicting […]
Brewster County Traffic Stop Yields 400-Pound Marijuana Bust
A routine traffic stop in Brewster County led to a significant drug bust on Tuesday morning. According to the Brewster County Sheriff’s office Facebook page, a deputy conducted a traffic stop along FM 170 near […]
Laredo Border Patrol Announces New Tech for Faster, Better Truck Inspections
Laredo Sector Border Patrol announced the deployment of a Multi-Energy Portal (MEP), a Non-Intrusive Inspection device for commercial vehicles. The new MEP at the I-35 Border Patrol Checkpoint incorporates advanced technology safeguard the traveling public […]
Through the Lens: Eagle Pass Transformed Under National Guard Control
On January 11, 2024, the Texas National Guard took control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass following an emergency declaration by Governor Greg Abbott. This photo series by Texas Reporter offers a comprehensive look at […]
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