Tears shed as ‘blessed’ RGV families get visual aids for ‘severely impaired’
EDINBURG — Five-year-old Roberto Cortez was stressed Friday morning when he realized he couldn't fit something into his backpack. The Mission youngster with thick-framed eyeglasses looked up at his mom for help, with an expression that would melt any mother's heart.
DOJ report details constitutional violations at Edinburg juvenile center
The Department of Justice on Thursday announced that an investigation has revealed multiple violations of the U.S. Constitution at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, or TJJD.
Mexican national nabbed in Brownsville gets 6 years for child porn
A Mexican national attempting to enter the United States through the B&M International Bridge was arrested after authorities discovered over 400 videos and images of child sexual abuse material, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas.
Border Patrol stops smuggling attempt at Cameron County Airport
Border Patrol agents on Tuesday disrupted a human smuggling attempt at the Cameron County Airport in Los Fresnos.