Beto O’Rourke to march, speak against border wall during Trump rally in El Paso
February 11th, 2019By Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune Feb. 8, 2019 “Beto O’Rourke to march, speak against border wall during Trump rally in El Paso” 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…
False Portrayal of Crime in Texas-Mexico Border Cities
February 11th, 2019(PRESS RELEASE) BUDA, TEXAS, February 11, 2019 – It is a sad state of affairs! Texas-Mexico border communities are being decimated, slandered and defamed by political rhetoric intentionally trying to portray danger and crime that is nonexistent. It is disgraceful, that the facts are intentionally being distorted, in a transparent attempt to…
As Trump arrives for rally, El Pasoans say history shows he was wrong about their city
February 11th, 2019By Julián Aguilar and Darla Cameron, The Texas Tribune Feb. 11, 2019 “As Trump arrives for rally, El Pasoans say history shows he was wrong about their city” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
The AG’s office told lawmakers it isn’t investigating voters on Texas’ citizenship review list. It told a local official the opposite.
February 11th, 2019By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Feb. 11, 2019 “The AG’s office told lawmakers it isn’t investigating voters on Texas’ citizenship review list. It told a local official the opposite.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
Bi-National Collaboration Sets Role Model for Future Migrant Caravans at United States-Mexico Border
February 9th, 2019By: Miguel Munoz, Eagle Pass Business Journal, Inc., Copyright 2019 Both Mexican and American governmental and immigration authorities’ collaboration in the handling and processing of over 1,800 Central American migrants that arrived aboard a 49 charter bus caravan on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, across from…
Congressional negotiators near border deal that would offer Trump less money for barriers than he has demanded
February 8th, 2019By Erica Werner, The Washington Post Feb. 8, 2019 “Congressional negotiators near border deal that would offer Trump less money for barriers than he has demanded” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy,…
What we know about the migrant caravan waiting at the Texas-Mexico border
February 8th, 2019By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune Feb. 8, 2019 “What we know about the migrant caravan waiting at the Texas-Mexico border” 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 statewide issues….
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Family from River
February 8th, 2019DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents working with the Border Patrol Marine unit and the Border Patrol Search, Trauma and Rescue unit in Eagle Pass, rescued five Honduran nationals from the Rio Grande River. “Crossing the Rio Grande River is both dangerous and illegal. The dedication and quick…
CBP Enhances Security in Eagle Pass in Preparation for the Migrant Caravan
February 8th, 2019EAGLE PASS, Texas – In anticipation of the roughly 1,800 people arriving as part of a caravan to the Mexican city of Piedras Negras across from Eagle Pass, CBP has enhanced its security efforts in the area. On Thursday Jan. 31, CBP became aware of a caravan of people from…
Federal Judge in Del Rio Sentences Three Men to Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Investment Scheme
February 8th, 2019(Press Release) In Del Rio this week, a federal judge sentenced a Del Rio man and two other men to federal prison for conducting an advanced fee investment scheme through which they obtained in excess of $5 million from their victims, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and F.B.I. Special…