Tag: Border News
Starr County suspected drug trafficker’s wife arrested
The wife of a Rio Grande City man accused of drug trafficking was arrested Friday and made her initial appearance in federal court Monday...
Suspect who broke out cartel boss was captured, released and recaptured
A man suspected of breaking out a Gulf Cartel boss from police custody in Tamaulipas, Mexico last week was captured, released and recaptured over...
Like old times: Trump takes aim at usual foes during briefing with Abbott
He came, he spoke, and the Rio Grande Valley had little to no voice represented.
In his third visit to the Valley, former President Donald...
‘Border crisis’ estimates from Texas counties total about $25,000
A statewide request from Gov. Greg Abbott’s office for financial records tallying costs associated with the “humanitarian crisis” — a precursor to the governor’s...
Proposed border master plan calls for $11.7B investment for Valley transportation needs
A newly formed group of infrastructure stakeholders is calling for a $32.7 billion investment into the U.S.-Mexico border, and about a third of it...
Second order handed down in historic cemeteries case
For the second time a state judge granted a temporary restraining order against contractors working near historically designated land.
On Monday, 430th state District Court...
Pimentel in ‘TIME 100’ for humanitarian work with migrants
The Rio Grande Valley’s own icon was recognized as an honoree on TIME 100’s annual list of most influential people.
Former U.S. Secretary of Housing...