Presidio Mayor John Ferguson is urging a more hands-on approach to any potential visit to the Big Bend region after … More
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Far West Texas officials invite homeland security secretary to visit Big Bend
A group of elected officials from Far West Texas and the Big Bend region has invited U.S. Homeland Security Secretary … More
Abbott’s office tells West Texas officials it lacks authority over federal border wall decisions
The office of Gov. Greg Abbott told a West Texas official it does not have jurisdiction over federal proposals for … More
Border Patrol air unit rescues woman with heat stroke in Big Bend National Park
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection air crew rescued a 68-year-old woman suffering from heat stroke in Big Bend National … More
Texas-Mexico border county judges urge continued coordination with DHS in joint letter
County judges representing jurisdictions along the entire Texas-Mexico border are calling for continued coordination with the federal government on border … More
Four agents join Big Bend Sector Horse Patrol after completing rider course
Four U.S. Border Patrol agents have joined the Big Bend Sector Horse Patrol following their graduation from the agency’s Basic … More
Presidio Border Patrol Station hosts multi-agency meeting on border security
The Presidio Border Patrol Station recently hosted an integrated planning team meeting bringing together federal, state and local partners to … More
Border Patrol Stops Suspected Human Smuggling Attempt Near Sanderson
Federal agents stopped a suspected human smuggling attempt early Tuesday morning involving a U.S. citizen driver and four individuals from … More
Zebra spotted roaming along FM 170 in Presidio County
A zebra was reported wandering along Farm-to-Market Road 170 near Presidio on Tuesday, prompting an unusual response from local authorities. … More
Border Patrol agents seize more than 1,000 pounds of THC oil at Sierra Blanca checkpoint
Agents with the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector seized more than 1,000 pounds of THC oil during a traffic … More