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Monday, March 25, 2013  Federal officials are assuring the public that the federal budget sequestration will not affect wait times at international bridges with Mexico during Semana Santa.

Friday, April 27, 2012  Authorities are urging Texas drivers to have proper motor license plates and inspection stickers before heading across the border into Mexico.

Friday, February 04, 2011  The Texas Department of Transportation has opened up the Valley's expressways, as well as the Queen Isabella Causeway, just past noon on Friday.

Monday, December 13, 2010  Depending on the time of day it could take travelers hours to cross some of the International Bridges in the Valley.

Wednesday, December 08, 2010  Border residents spokes to Action 4 News about a new bill that would require southbound inspections for cars and pedestrians heading south into Mexico.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  This week, toll booths on the Mexican side of some international bridges stopped accepting U.S. dollars.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010  A travel advisory is now in effect for Americans heading south of the border after claims of rising violence in Mexico.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials said all the ports of entry remain open at this time with no foreseen closures.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 

Thursday, March 26, 2009  A Valley police chief believes the focus of border and homeland security should change to outbound inspections at bridges.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Action 4 News is en route to Reynosa where another round of protests has shut down local international bridges.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 

Wednesday, December 24, 2008  Customs officers said they are working hard to keep traffic moving at all international bridges during the busy holiday season.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008  Rio Grande Valley activists are fighting a new border-crossing requirement for legal immigrants.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008  The Texas Border Coalition is asking President-elect Barack Obama for $4 billion to fund for improvements for border ports of entry.