Cameron County officials confirm accidental drowning of Matamoros teen; authorities urge public to avoid illegal and dangerous river crossings.

Cocaine Seizures: $3M in Drugs Confiscated in One Day at Border Patrol Checkpoint
Agents intercept two major smuggling attempts involving over 90 pounds of cocaine hidden in vehicles at a South Texas checkpoint.

Intoxication Manslaughter: Jesse Leatherwood Gets 35 Years for Killing Deputy in Cameron County
Jury convicts man who had cocaine and Xanax in his system when he crashed into and killed Deputy Constable Ruben Garcia.

Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent Alejandro de Luna Killed in McAllen Crash
Ten-year Border Patrol veteran remembered by colleagues; crash under investigation after collision on West Street.

Off-Duty Border Patrol Agent Killed in McAllen Crash Identified as Alejandro Luna
Crash on South Ware Road leaves one dead and two injured; CBP honors fallen agent with hospital walk of honor.

13-Year-Old Arrested in Elsa for School Shooting Threat
Teen charged with making a terrorist threat after text targeting IDEA Public School sparks community concern.