Sebastian residents can access free food at the community center as part of the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley’s initiative.

Southwest Key Programs Furloughs 5,000 Employees Amid Federal Funding Freeze
Thousands of workers are left without jobs as the nonprofit’s government contract is suspended, raising concerns about care for migrant children.

Starr County Officials Thwart Smuggling Attempt, Repel Migrants Back to Mexico
DPS, Border Patrol, and Texas Military intercept a smuggling operation along the Rio Grande, detaining one undocumented immigrant.

Texas National Guard Assists in Processing Migrants Near Roma
Service members work alongside federal agencies in ongoing border security efforts.

Illegal Border Crossings Drop 36% in January, White House Reports
Federal and local agencies confirm a sharp decline in apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Texas Legislature Focuses on Border Security, Water Crisis, and Property Tax Relief
As legislators meet, border issues, drought solutions, and tax reductions top the agenda for the 2025 session.