Tag: immigration
‘We are not ready’: Reynosa migrant shelter stalls ahead of shifting immigration policies
Pressure is mounting in Reynosa as the U.S. prepares to change immigration policies at the border that could draw thousands to the region. Simultaneously, a shelter meant to replace the migrant encampment in the city faces significant construction delays as rumors attempt to displace them before its completion.
Weslaco immigration attorney sentence to 2.5 years in federal prison
A Weslaco immigration attorney was sentenced to 2.5 years in federal prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to bribery.
Roel Alanis, 41, pleaded guilty last April...
Border Patrol pursuits lead to 32 arrests
On March 15, Border Patrol agents dealt with three failed smuggling attempts that led to 32 arrests.
A ford F150 refused to engage in an...
Touting ‘Operation Lone Star’ successes, Abbott announces program expansion
WESLACO — Operation Lone Star, the controversial border security initiative implemented by Gov. Greg Abbott last year in response to a historic increase in...
Photo Gallery: Touting ‘Operation Lone Star’ successes, Abbott announces program expansion
WESLACO — Operation Lone Star, the controversial border security initiative implemented by Gov. Greg Abbott last year in response to a historic increase in...
Border Patrol chief tackles internal, operational challenges in candid interview
A month after facing “unprofessional” challenges by Border Patrol subordinates in a video leaked to media, Chief Raul Ortiz embarked on a border tour...
Bond reduced for brothers accused of killing stepfather
The two Pharr brothers accused of killing their stepfather last month had their bonds reduced after their attorneys filed a writ of habeas corpus...
U.S. Ambassador holds second meeting with Mexican border governors
The U.S. ambassador to Mexico met with Mexican border leaders Wednesday for the second time since his appointment to discuss business development, immigration and...
By the numbers: Increases, decreases reported in migrant apprehensions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has released its monthly operations report for December 2021 and figures indicate while there was a decrease in the...
Texas AG Paxton announces lawsuit targeting refugee program for children
Surrounded by a dozen Republican attorneys general from around the country, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday announced the latest in a series...
