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Twelve Gang Members Arrested Within Three Days
Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested nine Mara-Salvatrucha (MS-13) and two 18th Street gang members from El Salvador, and a Mexican national Paisas gang member since Wednesday.
Operation Lone Star Fights Deadly Fentanyl Crisis
Since the launch of Operation Lone Star, the multi-agency effort has led to more than 279,100 migrant apprehensions and more than 17,100 criminal arrests, with more than 14,400 felony charges reported. More than 5,800 weapons and more than $43.5 million in currency have been seized.
Pedestrian Deaths in Texas Increasing
In 2021, 5,366 traffic crashes involving pedestrians occurred in Texas, and as a result 841 people were killed, a 15% increase in pedestrian fatalities over the previous year. Another 1,470 people were seriously injured.
Highlighting Texas’ Efforts to Stop Growing Fentanyl Crisis
During his visit to the headquarters, the Governor toured the DPS drug warehouse and crime lab and received a briefing from law enforcement officials on the fentanyl crisis and its devastating impacts on Texas communities.
Migrant Smuggling Events Disrupted Throughout the RGV
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners disrupted four human smuggling events.
Professors Create Digital Database for Mexican American Art
“Mexican American Art Since 1848” is a digital portal that progressively aggregates Mexican American art and related documentation from dozens of digital collections in libraries, archives and museums throughout the United States.
Big Bend Sector Third Quarter Rescues
Border Patrol Agents throughout Big Bend Sector rescued 150 individuals in distress this past quarter, raising the total number of rescues to more than 380 for the fiscal year.
Palm Valley Animal Society Needs Your Help During Space Crisis
Anyone interested in viewing the pets who need assistance can visit our website at https://www.pvastx.org/adopt.
Track & Field Teams Recognized as USTFCCCA All-Academic Teams
There were 237 DI women’s teams recognized and 172 men’s teams. Texas and Florida were named the men’s and women’s National Scholar Teams of the Year, respectively, for both indoor and outdoor track & field.
Three Migrants Rescued from The Rio Grande
“I am very proud of the agents out there this morning and throughout the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) who are working diligently to assure our borders are secure.
