Immigration & BorderBorder Patrol Arrests 253 Illegal Immigrants Near Mission, Interrupting Human Smuggling Attempts
Hayden SparksFebruary 8, 2021
Many of the 253 people were unaccompanied minors.
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Elections 2020Local NewsHidalgo County Keeps Polls Open an Extra Hour, Potentially Violating Election Law
Isaiah MitchellNovember 3, 2020
Hidalgo County's decision to lengthen voting time — a last-minute action potentially taken without the county judge — may violate the law.
FederalLocal NewsCanadian Woman Arrested for Attempting to Poison Trump, Hidalgo County Sheriff
Hayden SparksSeptember 22, 2020
Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra confirmed on social media that he was targeted, along with members of his staff.
Local NewsHidalgo County Judge Pares Back Lockdown, Leaving Curfew and Ban on Gatherings in Place
Hayden SparksSeptember 15, 2020
Hidalgo County residents are still barred from congregating in groups of more than ten without government approval.
Local NewsHidalgo County Chief Physician Says Coronavirus Patients Must Isolate or Face Prosecution
Hayden SparksJuly 20, 2020
Dr. Ivan Melendez indicated on Sunday that anyone who does not cooperate with the Hidalgo County health department could be charged.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesAs the Border Wall Is Built, Eminent Domain Could Mean More Texans Lose Their Land
Sarah McConnellOctober 8, 2019
As the Trump administration moves forward with border wall construction, eminent domain could mean a loss of land for some Texans.
FederalImmigration & BorderLocal NewsStatewide News65 Miles of New Border Wall to Be Built in Texas, According to CBP
Sarah McConnellSeptember 30, 2019
Today, CBP announced 65 miles of new border wall construction in partnership with the Army Corp of Engineers along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCorruption Cases Involving U.S. Officials Complicate Border Security as Illegal Immigration Skyrockets
Tony GuajardoJune 12, 2019
As near record high crossings and apprehensions continue, an ongoing spate of corruption involving government officials complicates border security.