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Eagle Pass border crossing closed after illegal entries

PHOENIX (AP) — A Texas border crossing was closed to vehicles Monday, and traffic at an Arizona crossing was limited to shift more resources to illegal entries, U.S. authorities said in the latest sign of how fast-changing migration routes are challenging the government to keep up.

CBP, Cameron County partner for improvements at Los Indios’ Free Trade Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Cameron County on Friday announced a formal partnership to build a small-scale infrastructure improvement project at the Free Trade Bridge in Los Indios.

Man charged with smuggling nearly 500 pounds of marijuana in Brownsville

A man from Mexico was arrested on Wednesday after he rolled his vehicle over and Border Patrol agents discovered he was transporting nearly 500 pounds of marijuana into the United States.

Trevor Lawrence throws for 364 yards, Texans miss late field goal as Jags hold...

HOUSTON (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown, and the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars escaped with a 24-21 victory over the division rival Houston Texans on Sunday when Matt Ammendola's 58-yard field goal attempt bounced off the crossbar with 34 seconds left.

Bland, Prescott help Cowboys to 13th straight home win over Commanders on Thanksgiving

ARLINGTON (AP) — DaRon Bland set an NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown this season, Dak Prescott threw four TD passes and the Dallas Cowboys pulled away for a 45-10 Thanksgiving victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday.

Harlingen man missing for 80 years nearly finished required WWII combat runs

HARLINGEN — It’s a darker time and a sinister time as Nazi Germany spreads its hatred across Europe.

Robert Runyon’s grandson kept Brownsville, Rio Grande Valley history alive

When Brownsville lost Doug Perkins, it lost not only a true friend but a flesh-and-blood link to its early history.

Fiery crash kills 2 at Niagara Falls’ Rainbow border bridge. Officials say no sign...

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — A vehicle speeding toward a U.S.-Canada bridge from the American side crashed and exploded at a checkpoint in Niagara Falls on Wednesday, killing two people and prompting the closing of multiple border crossings for hours. Authorities weren't sure what spurred the wreck but said there were no signs it was a terror attack.

Brownsville Porter’s Emile Perez to dance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

When Porter Early College High School’s Emile Perez dances in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, she and her family will have made good on their promise to her grandmother that they would do whatever it took to get her there.

Brownsville, Harlingen shelters host feasts for those in need

It’s the time of year when the prospect of a serious feast looms large, and when charity organizations and homeless shelters go all out to make sure those less fortunate don’t get left out.