The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Big Bend Sector in West Texas sent out a warning to illegal immigrants to not attempt the trek while an extreme heat wave continues in region.
In an attempt to preserve human life, the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector warns people about illegally crossing the border into West Texas' deserts and mountains during extreme heat waves.
PRESIDIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector conducted a border safety initiative event at the Presidio Station today to raise awareness about the
We don’t care what country they come from, when someone needs help we need to respond. Author: Sammi Steele Updated: 6:15 PM CDT July 23, 2021
MARFA, Texas Border protection agents in West Texas are seeing a record number of migrants.
Just last month, there were more than 188,000 migrant encounters along the southern border.
In the Big Bend sector, agents are also seeing an increase in migrant deaths. Already this fiscal year there have been 32 deaths, compared to seven last year.
Friday the Big Bend Sector of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection introduced a new technology being deployed to help rescue migrants in the rough terrain. It’s called a rescue beacon.
Van Horn Mayor, Rebecca L. Brewster, has declared a state of disaster after the U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector apprehended 115 illegal immigrants in Van Horn.