By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 4, 2020 “Outside money floods Cuellar primary, with U.S. Chamber of Commerce latest to join the fray” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…

By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Feb. 5, 2020 “New Texas election process has Democrats expecting a delay in Super Tuesday delegate totals” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Comstock Station seized a loaded handgun from a Mexican national illegally in the U.S., Feb. 4. “Illegal aliens possessing concealed firearms pose a great risk to law enforcement and our communities,” said Del Rio Sector Chief Patrol Agent Raul L. Ortiz….

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Station were involved in a vehicle pursuit that resulted in the arrest of two U.S. citizens and five illegal aliens, Feb. 4. “The swift response of our agents and law enforcement partners helped put a stop to an extremely dangerous…

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Station arrested a 32-year-old male United States citizen Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., CST, after he was identified as a suspect in an alien smuggling incident. At around 6 p.m., during processing at the Brackettville Station, the man began exhibiting signs…

Xochil Peña Rodriguez has authorized the Eagle Pass Business Journal to announce her candidacy for Texas Senate District 19. Xochil Peña Rodriguez is seeking election to the Texas Senate 19, because our voice is not being heard in Austin. The votes that have been taken by the incumbent do not…

By: Ricardo E. Calderon, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2020 The Val Verde County Veterans Services Office announced that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Replica, known as “The Wall That Heals,” will be visiting and placed on display at Roosevelt Park, 800 Spring Street, Del Rio, Texas during March…

SAN DIEGO —After a challenging multi-year, inter-agency investigation, utilizing technology capabilities, intelligence gathering, and community outreach, U.S. Border Patrol San Diego Sector and partners have exposed the longest illicit cross-border tunnel ever discovered along the Southwest border. “I am thrilled that this high level narco-tunnel has been discovered and will…

By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, Immigration Impact One year ago today, a confused Honduran man seeking asylum in the United States became the first person to be turned away from the border and sent back to Mexico to await a U.S. court hearing. He would become the first of nearly 60,000 people…

(Press Release) U.S. Customs and Border Protection released its annual Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 trade and travel report today. According to the report, CBP personnel processed $2.7 trillion of imports and 410 million travelers in FY 2019. The “Trade and Travel Fiscal Year 2019 Report” describes CBP’s essential role in…