Officers Apprehend Fugitive Wanted for Homicide
U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Hidalgo International Bridge apprehended Obed Pena, a male United States citizen from Mission, Texas who is wanted for homicide.Â
Student wins $25,000 college grant from Bimbo USA
Back in fall 2021, Valadez and his mother were watching the morning news on Univision Noticias 48 and heard about the Bimbo grant competition.
Meet Alejandra Esteves, an Unsung Hero
The UTRGV Campus Facilities Department played an integral role at the onset of COVID-19 and continues to be essential in keeping the campus community safe.
Train hopping a dangerous trend 
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station prevented undocumented individuals from using railcars to further their dangerous journey into the United States. Â
Winter Texan Fiesta
The cool weather didn’t keep hundreds of our Winter Texan friends from showing up to enjoy FREE food, fun and entertainment.
Four Vehicle Pursuits and a Stash House Leads to 36 Arrests
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupted five migrant smuggling attempts resulting in 36 arrests. These five migrant smuggling events occurred within a four-hour time frame in the morning hours of Feb. 23, 2022. Â
WATCH: Texas attorney general Republican primary candidates debate
Former state Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman; U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler; and Land Commissioner George P. Bush meet Thursday evening to make their cases for why they’re the best person to unseat Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton, a fellow Republican, declined to participate.
Over $360K Worth of Marijuana SeizedÂ
The marijuana weighs 451 pounds and is valued at over $360K.
Russia Rule Fact Sheet
Sanctions Against Russia Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Commerce Implements Sweeping Restrictions on Exports to RussiaÂ
The export control measures announced today are the most comprehensive application of Commerce’s export authorities on U.S. items, including technology, as well as on foreign items produced using U.S. equipment, software, and blueprints, targeting a single nation.

























