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Smuggler caught ferrying group of 22 illegal immigrants in a raft
EAGLE PASS, Texas – Agents from the U.S. Border Patrol Special Operations Detachment arrested a Mexican national Wednesday night after he...
Jun 14, 20193 min read


Eagle Pass BP Agents Reunite 1-Year-Old Child with Mother in Mexico
Eagle Pass, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station reunited a 1-year-old child after he was separated from...
Jun 14, 20192 min read


Police chase suspect drives vehicle into Rio Grande, swims to Piedras Negras
Eagle Pass, TX - Early morning on Thursday, a suspected human smuggler identified as Moises Martínez Solar, 18, led police to a 30-minute...
Jun 13, 20191 min read


Del Rioan debuts with the Houston Astros, hits first career home run
Del Rio, TX - Del Rio's very own 28-year-old, David Jack Mayfield made his debut on the Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros on...
Jun 12, 20192 min read


Sheriff: High-speed motorcycle chase ends in crash, arrest of wanted suspect
Eagle Pass, TX - On June 8, 2019 at approximately 9:50 A.M., Maverick County Sheriff deputy was patrolling the area of Park St. Deputy...
Jun 11, 20193 min read


BP, EPFD recover two dead bodies from the Rio Grande
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station found the bodies of two men floating in the Rio Grande...
Jun 11, 20192 min read


Feds to open massive holding facility in Carrizo Springs amid illegal crossing increase
Carrizo Springs, TX - The U.S. federal government has announced that in response to the nonstop illegal crossing, they are now taking...
Jun 7, 20191 min read


BP agents resuscitate infant who was no longer breathing
ROMA, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents rescue and resuscitate an unresponsive infant after nearly drowning in the Rio Grande. On...
Jun 7, 20192 min read


EP woman gets stuck in public library's elevator
Eagle Pass, TX - Around noon time on Friday, Eagle Pass Fire Department was dispatched to the City of Eagle Pass Public Library in...
Jun 7, 20191 min read


EPISD: Tips and Procedures for the Graduating Class of 2019
Eagle Pass, TX - With graduation taking place on Friday and Saturday, it is important for the EPHS and CCW High Schools graduating class...
Jun 7, 20192 min read


New bar to open at downtown EP's former 'South Bound' location
Eagle Pass, Texas - A new bar is expected to open it's doors very soon in downtown Eagle Pass. The Menchaca brothers are in the last...
Jun 6, 20192 min read


1 dead, 2 severely injured after deadly accident near Carrizo Springs
Carrizo Springs, TX - A fatal accident involving a tractor trailer and several vehicles was registered on Wednesday afternoon on the...
Jun 6, 20191 min read


Fire engulfs farm tractor on Crystal City highway
Crystal City, TX - On Tuesday afternoon at approximately 5:30 pm, the Crystal City Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to FM 295...
Jun 5, 20191 min read


Eagle Pass BP Station Deploys All-Weather Mobile Holding Facility
EAGLE PASS, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol constructed several compact all-weather mobile shelter systems, CAMSS, to help ease the capacity...
Jun 5, 20192 min read


Over 3.5 Tons of Marijuana Seized at Laredo International Bridge
The packages containing 7,272 pounds of marijuana seized by CBP have an estimated street value of $1.4 million LAREDO, Texas –Amid balmy...
Jun 4, 20192 min read


Congressman Will Hurd Leads Effort to Reform Outdated Asylum Laws
WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23) released a proposal to reform U.S. asylum laws and address the humanitarian...
Jun 4, 20195 min read


Tractor Trailer accident causes power outage in Quemado, suspension of classes
Quemado, TX - Areas of Quemado, Texas experienced no electricity due to an accident registered on Tuesday morning involving a tractor...
Jun 4, 20191 min read


Fishermen find dismembered body floating in the Rio Grande
Eagle Pass, TX - On Tuesday morning men fishing at a Maverick County ranch located a floating body in the Rio Grande and reported it to...
Jun 4, 20191 min read


Honduran immigrant crosses illegally into US, dies at local EP hospital
Eagle Pass, TX - A female Honduran immigrant of approximately 40 years old, has been reported dead by local authorities. According to...
Jun 4, 20191 min read


Sheriff: Intoxicated woman arrested for falling asleep at wheel on railroad crossing
Eagle Pass, TX - An Eagle Pass woman identified as Adriana Solis was arrested by the Maverick County Sherff's Office. According to MCSO,...
Jun 3, 20191 min read
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