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Saturday, May 18, 2013  A man, who was caught with over 1,000 pounds of marijuana, told Border Patrol agents he was hauling a load of pickles.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senator John Cornyn visited Brooks County today to hear issues ranchers and authorities in the area are facing with the influx of immigrants making their way 60 miles north of the border.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Border Patrol agents have found the remains of three suspected immigrants on South Texas ranches in recent days, adding to a total that is outpacing last year's.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Authorities are searching for a group of illegal immigrants following a chase that ended near the Hidalgo and Brooks County line..

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Starting in May, a group will exhume the remains of dozens of immigrants laid to rest at the Falfurrias Cemetery in South Texas in hopes of identifying them.

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

Monday, December 31, 2012  The number of illegal immigrants who died while trying to make it around the Falfurrias checkpoint year has surged, even though apprehensions of illegal immigrants along the southwest border have fallen.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Authorities report that 11 illegal immigrants have been rescued after being found hidden inside the rear of an 18-wheeler.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected to safety following a military plane crash in a rural area just southwest of Kingsville.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of the Rio Grande Valley.

Friday, April 27, 2012  U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued two illegal aliens Friday morning at a ranch south of Falfurrias.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  Border Patrol agents are looking for a group of about 16 illegal immgrants just south of Falfurrias on U.S. Highway 281.

Friday, November 04, 2011  He must serve the time without parole.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  The Border Patrol reports its South Texas agents rescued more than 20 people in various operations over the weekend.

Monday, May 30, 2011  There are currently about 2,400 U.S. Border Patrol agents working to secure the Rio Grande Valley.