Border Patrol ramps up enforcement with increased prosecutions and strategic removals amid shifting immigration patterns.

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.

False Alarm: Starr County Officials Respond to Reported Kidnapping Attempt
Authorities investigate anonymous tip about a stash house; no crime found.

Gunfire Exchange at US-Mexico Border Under Investigation as Authorities Respond in Starr County
Border Patrol, DPS, and Mexican officials investigate gunfight involving suspected cartel members near Fronton Island.

Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents in Starr County: No Injuries Reported
Border Patrol agents were targeted during a patrol near Fronton, but quick response ensures no injuries, while CBP investigates the incident.

Congressman Cuellar Secures $2.5 Million for Border Security in Starr County
Operation Stonegarden receives $2.5 million in funding to enhance border security efforts in Starr County, including law enforcement overtime and patrol resources.