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Border Report Live: 'Battle for Border Voters' in upcoming midterm elections

In the latest episode of Border Report Live, we take a deep dive into key congressional races on the Texas/Mexico border in the upcoming middterm electioons.

Texas says 9 islands in Rio Grande belong to state, not Mexico

The State of Texas on Tuesday declared that 9 islands in the middle of the Rio Grande belong to the state, not to Mexico.

Man who worked for GEO Transport charged with possession of child pornography

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who deported migrants for the federal government was held without bond Monday after being charged with possession of child pornography. Edgar E. Guillen, 29, of Weslaco kept videos of a naked 12-year-old girl on his phone, according to a federal criminal complaint against him. “There is evidence of potential [...]

Fewer detainees on hunger strike at immigration facility

The number of immigrant detainees participating in a hunger strike at the El Valle Detention Facility in South Texas has dropped, Border Report has learned.

Federal government might reroute border wall through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Faced with a lawsuit, the federal government might reroute about 2.8 miles of border wall through the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge.

Omar said she will have to move due to threats following federal raid

"I’m going to be OK.”

3 Democratic Texas sheriffs deny endorsing Abbott

Three out of 12 Democratic sheriffs from the South Texas border who Gov. Greg Abbott earlier this week said had endorsed him, have not, Border Report has learned.

Hunger strike reported at immigration detention center

At least 30 immigrant detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike at the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Texas, to protest the conditions there, Border Report has learned.

Hunger strike reported at immigration detention center

At least 30 immigrant detainees are reportedly on a hunger strike at the El Valle Detention Facility in Raymondville, Texas, to protest the conditions there, Border Report has learned.

Man charged in speedboat smuggling case held without bond

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly transported migrants from Port Mansfield to Corpus Christi in a speedboat was held without bond Monday. Border Patrol arrested Alec Ray Foss, 28, of Corpus Christi on Oct. 6, when agents found three migrants — two from Ecuador and one from Guatemala — hiding in his boat. [...]

Border Report Live: ICE expansions and border security initiatives

The latest episode of Border Report Live features efforts by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to expand detention facilities, and how some states and cities are pushing back. As well as border security operations, and the malfunctioning of an Army Chinook CH-47 helicopter in McAllen, Texs.

Border Patrol: Smuggler armed with pipe bombs, semi-automatic rifle picked up migrants in Port Mansfield

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A smuggler transported three migrants from Port Mansfield to Corpus Christi last week in a “speedboat-style vessel,” according to a criminal complaint against him. Along with the migrants, Alec Ray Foss, 28, of Corpus Christi had a pistol, a semi-automatic rifle and four pipe bombs in his boat. “That seems to [...]

‘If it weren’t for the Border Patrol, I would have died’ says migrant rescued from burning tractor-trailer

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On Tuesday morning, when he appeared before a judge for sentencing, Jacob Lix Par said Border Patrol saved his life. Jacob Lix Par, 41, of Guatemala lived in Houston for about 20 years. In 2025, however, the Houston Police Department arrested Lix on a misdemeanor charge — and he was deported. [...]

Hydraulic failure grounds Army Chinook chopper on border patrol

An Army Chinook helicopter that was part of new border patrols over the Rio Grande Valley encountered mechnical troubles, according to an Army report.

Speaker Mike Johnson headlines GOP rally in McAllen

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — For the second time in two months, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson traveled to the Rio Grande Valley. The Louisiana Republican headlined a rally in McAllen, featuring Republican candidates from Starr County to Cameron County and beyond. It’s the latest in a series of high-profile Republican visitors looking to shore [...]

Migrant who fell from border wall sentenced to more than 3 years in prison

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who climbed the border wall near Hidalgo was sentenced to more than three years in prison on Tuesday. Edgar Guadalupe Cruz Velasco, 48, of Mexico illegally crossed the Rio Grande in May and climbed the border wall near Hidalgo. “I fell from the wall, from 16 feet up,” said [...]

A closer look at the race for Texas' 34th Congressional District

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Early voting for the November election starts in just a few days. One of the country's most hotly contested, closely watched races is happening right here in Texas's Rio Grande Valley. U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texaa, faces challenger Eric Flores in Texas' 34th Congressional District in a race that could decide [...]

Mysterious fuel depot might be linked to Jalisco cartel

A mysterious fuel depot in Hidalgo, Texas, might be linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Man sentenced to 2 years in Gulf cartel car theft case

McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly participated in a conspiracy to steal cars for the Gulf cartel was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday. The Texas Department of Public Safety arrested Angel David Salas Herrera, 20, of Matamoros in May 2025, when troopers stopped a stolen Jeep Gladiator in Brownsville. Salas said [...]

After surging troops to the border, US Army showcases a quieter Rio Grande

The Army has been inviting reporters to see the area that once was the epicenter of illegal crossings to showcase its progress in stemming the flow. But some experts question the need for the surge and suggest it's more for show just weeks before the midterm elections.

Pulido says he goes to Mexico for his health care

Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido, who is running for Texas' 15th Congressional District, which is on the border, took part in a virtual discussion on Monday with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council. Border Report was the only journalism outlet to view the discussion.

Tiny South Texas town celebrates halt in border wall construction

The tiny South Texas town of San Ygnacio held a townhall celebration for the halting of border wall construction on the banks of the Rio Grande in rural Zapata County, at least for now.

Tiny South Texas town celebrates halt in border wall construction

The tiny South Texas town of San Ygnacio held a townhall celebration for the halting of border wall construction on the banks of the Rio Grande in rural Zapata County, at least for now.

Border Report Live: Global threats from Mexican cartel and where not to travel

n this episode of Border Report Live, Tomás Michael Carvallo of Global Guardian breaks down the countries with the most threats and where it's safe to travel. He also talks about how Mexican cartel have made the Mexican state of Sinaloa the most dangerous and why.

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