Border Security in Eagle Pass, Texas

Fox News reports on efforts by Texas to secure the border in Eagle Pass after the rape of a 13-year-old girl by an Ecuadorian illegal immigrant. The state and federal authorities are in a bitter battle over border control in the area.

Spanish-Language Bible Carried by Migrant in Eagle Pass, Texas

A Spanish-language bible, believed to have been carried by a migrant who lost their life in the river, is now on display at Iglesia Luterana San Lucas in Eagle Pass, Texas. Pastor Julio Vasquez leads a congregation of Hispanic immigrants in prayers for migrant brothers and sisters amidst heightened immigration enforcement in the area.

Drug Smuggling by Mexican Cartels in Eagle Pass

Migrant crossings are low in Eagle Pass, but drug smuggling by Mexican cartels like CDN continues. CBP seizes large amounts of methamphetamine at ports of entry, with offenders facing stiff penalties in federal courts. Recent seizures include nearly $300,000 worth of methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle's firewall and over $1.1 million worth found in quarter panels. Cartel smugglers remain active despite recent sentencing of offenders to decades in prison.

Former President Donald Trump's Visit to Eagle Pass, Texas

Former President Donald Trump visited Eagle Pass, Texas, where he waved to migrants near the border. He emphasized the border crisis and highlighted a murder case involving an illegal alien. Trump criticized President Biden's border policies and discussed his administration's efforts to secure the border.

President Biden and Former President Trump's Visits to the U.S.-Mexico Border

President Biden and former President Trump visit the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas, with Biden aiming to reassure voters on his handling of the border crisis and Trump hosting a competing event. White House uses the term 'newcomers' to describe illegal immigrants, sparking criticism from House Republicans. Biden's choice of Brownsville for the visit is an area with fewer migrant encounters compared to Eagle Pass, where Trump will visit.

Border Fight Over Shelby Park Name

Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas is at the center of a border fight between Gov. Abbott and the Biden administration due to its name being after a Confederate general, with activists pushing for a renaming.