Police investigating whether driver intended to crash into bus riders, killing 8 in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE — Police are still investigating whether a driver who crashed into a group of people waiting for a bus Sunday morning on North Minnesota Avenue across from a community shelter did it on purpose, because he was under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Full-scale readiness: CBP, local law enforcement conduct bridge drill
Local law enforcement agencies partnered with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Border Patrol at Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville on Tuesday for an exercise simulating the emergency response to an actual attempt by large numbers of migrants to storm the bridge and enter into the United States illegally.
Biden sending 1,500 troops for Mexico border migrant surge
Brownsville struggles with large arrival of migrants
Border Patrol preps for Title 42 sunset as Brownsville sees ‘massive uptick’ in crossings
The city of Brownsville and the Rio Grande Sector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection held a news conference inside the city commission’s chambers Friday afternoon to address a massive uptick in migrants arriving at Brownsville’s international port-of-entry.
Rep. Gonzalez reintroduces Safe Zone bill, aims to streamline asylum process
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, whose district includes Cameron County, has reintroduced H.R. 2946, the Safe Zones Act of 2023, a piece of immigration legislation addressing the safety of migrants and security of the United States, offering a streamlined asylum process.
Mexico migrant camp tents torched across border from Texas
Hidalgo County, McAllen officials talk end of Title 42 during Gov. Abbott’s visit
McALLEN — While Texas Governor Greg Abbott came to McAllen on Monday to tout his border initiative and related legislative priorities, officials from the city and Hidalgo County in attendance expressed concern for the impending end of the pandemic-related immigration policy known as Title 42.
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Confusion among shifting border policies exists as end of Title 42 looms
As the U.S. prepares to end a public health policy initiated three years ago next month, immigrants are struggling to stay informed and keep up with changes.