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Thursday, June 06, 2013  A lawsuit filed by the South Texas Civil Rights Project on behalf of Laura S’s family stated that the young mother of three begged and pleaded with Border Patrol agents not to deport her four years ago.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Authorities are investigating an incident where two Border Patrol agents were reportedly attacked by bees.

Friday, May 03, 2013  One local law enforcement agency says the influx of immigrants crossing our border is only going to increase the number of cases they investigate dealing with sexual assault.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Border Patrol agents took five people into custody on Thursday after they were caught with marijuana bundles along the border.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Authorities are investigating an ATV accident that left a Border Patrol agent injured.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  A woman was arrested at the Sarita checkpoint on Thursday after Border Patrol agents and canine Maya found methamphetamine in her car.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  A husband and wife were caught at the Falfurrias Checkpoint with heroin and methamphetamine inside their livestock trailer.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  If congress fails to make a new budget deal before March 1 major cuts are headed our way.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection alone faces $754 million in cuts.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  Authorties raided an apartment complex in Donna and found over 45 illegal immigrants inside.

Friday, December 21, 2012  A man trying to smuggle bundles of marijuana told authorities he did it for Christmas money.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  Over 105 pounds of cocaine were seized from a tractor trailer carrying TV's.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Authorities are investigating the death of a man whose “mummified” remains were found near Brownsville’s Veterans International Bridge.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  A power failure has postponed Border Patrol agents from testifying a teen smuggler accused of killing nine illegal immigrants during a chase.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  A teen smuggler involved in an accident that killed nine illegal immigrants back in April remains behind bars. But there's a twist in the case.

Sunday, September 02, 2012  Authorities are investigating an incident where Border Patrol agents came under fire by Mexican gunmen just east of Hidalgo.