Brownsville court hears updates in crude oil smuggling case tied to Arroyo Terminal; Maxwell Jensen denied bond, Zachary released under restrictions.

Starr County DPS Busts Stash House, Arrests Two for Human Smuggling
Starr County DPS officials detained 12 undocumented immigrants from four countries during a stash house raid, with two men arrested for operating the human smuggling operation.

Starr County Schools Secure $14 Million for Student Meal Programs
Over $14 million has been awarded to Starr County schools, ensuring free and reduced meals for students throughout the 2023-2024 school year.

Juvenile Detained Following School Threat in Starr County
A juvenile has been detained after making a terrorist threat towards Veterans Middle School in Rio Grande City, with the Starr County Sheriff’s Office and FBI collaborating on the investigation.

Night Rescue: Border Patrol Saves Migrant Mother and Child in Starr County
Border Patrol agents successfully rescued a migrant mother and her child in Starr County, utilizing the agency’s innovative ‘Auxilio 911’ rescue signs.

Starr County Secures $9.4 Million Grant for Drought Resiliency
Starr County’s Union Water Supply Corporation has been awarded a $9.4 million grant to enhance drought resiliency and secure a secondary water source.