Cities across the valley take proactive measures, distributing sandbags and readying emergency teams ahead of the looming severe weather.

Cocaine Bust: $850K Seized by CBP on Easter Sunday at Hidalgo International Bridge
CBP officers intercept nearly 64 pounds of cocaine hidden in an SUV as it crossed into the U.S. on a holiday marked by heightened vigilance.

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.

CBP Seizes $1.2 Million in Cocaine Across Three South Texas Bridges
Officers intercept narcotics in separate busts at Pharr, Hidalgo, and Los Indios ports of entry.

$280 Million in Aid Announced for South Texas Farmers Facing Water Shortages
Funding tied to Mexico’s noncompliance with 1944 Water Treaty; application deadline set for May 22.

Border Patrol Arrests Eight Migrants, Including Child, After Pursuit in South Texas
One migrant with prior theft charge faces unlawful entry; others processed for deportation.