Local and special elections kick off early voting this week, with residents urged to review their ballots and cast votes ahead of the May 3 Election Day.

Scandal: Border Patrol Agent Caught in Human Smuggling Operation
Border Patrol agent Jorge Alonso arrested and charged with smuggling undocumented immigrants and criminal conspiracy

Undercover Operation Leads to Drug Bust in Brownsville
Cameron County investigators, Homeland Security, and the ATF arrested Hector Jesus Mayorga in an undercover drug operation, seizing a large bundle of marijuana.

High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash at Silver Dollar Game Room; Suspect Jorge Mendez Arrested
Jorge Mendez led DPS troopers and county deputies on a chase that ended in a crash at the Silver Dollar Game Room in Lyford, resulting in injuries and multiple charges.

Jorge Rodriguez Sentenced to 50 Years for Heinous 2020 Murder in Cameron County
Jorge Neftaly Rodriguez receives a 50-year prison sentence for the brutal murder of his neighbor, Maria Teresa Esparza, in a shocking case that rocked Cameron County.

Alert: Scammers Impersonate Officers in Cameron County
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning about fraudulent calls from scammers posing as local officers, demanding personal information and payments.