#SPECIALREPORT
: As thousands continue to cross illegaly into the U.S, local police are now assisting Border Patrol through a federally funded program, Operation Stonegarden. In this report, you'll hear from immigrants, officers and agents as I take you into stash houses and more.
#RGV
Donna PD arrested 4 people for making threats against a Donna school.
Raymondville arrested an 8th grader for making threats against his school.
McAllen ISD was put on lockdown for threats.
Mercedes ISD cancels classes after multiple rumors and threats.
Talk to your kids
Four people are dead and Edinburg Police are still looking to see how the murders unfolded. Right now, police say a mother and her daughter were killed. Police found the boyfriend of one of them dead. A male home provider was also found dead. A 2 year old was also found unharmed.
"If we continue to keep the economy shut down for weeks and months there is going to be enormous public health harms from that, we're going to see mental illness issues, increased suicide, alcohol abuse...,"-
@SenTedCruz
Catch the full
#exclusive
interview tonight
@10
!
@cbs4rgv
#BORDERNEWS
As thousands of families are crossing the border, HSI Investigators are making sure they're truly related.
"In the last six months, we've identified over 3,000 families that were determined to be fraudulent." - DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan.
#BREAKING
CBP confirms the teen who died is Carlos Hernandez Vasquez. Yesterday while in CBP custody, he told medical staff he was not feeling well. Staff checked him and a nurse determined he had the flu. He was prescribed meds, but died several hours later.
@kgbt
#BORDERNEWS
BREAKING: A 16-yr -old Guatemalan teen passed away this morning at the Weslaco Station in the RGV. The immigrant was apprehended for illegal entry on May 13, near Hidalgo,TX. He was found un-responsive this morning during a welfare check. Cause of death unknown ATM.
#TEXAS
BREAKING: Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the state wide executive stay at home order will expire April 30th. “It’s done our job, we’re ready to open Texas safely and in phases. We don’t want to reopen just to close again. Phase one begins this Friday, May 1st.”
If you watch anything tonight, let it be this. "We're going to make it through this, Texans are strong, Texans are resilient, Americans are resilient...we will defeat this and we will defeat it the way we always do, by coming together.."My
FULL report airs in 10 min!
@SenTedCruz
#BORDERNEWS
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: At least 46 people are dead after being found inside a locked tractor trailer in San Antonio while trying to be smuggled into the country. 16 others were sent to the hospital- four of them are kids. Here's the latest:
#BORDERNEWS
Gov. Greg Abbott visited the border today where he says he is working to make it a felony for anybody to cross into Texas illegally or run a stash house. He aims to make a 10 year sentence the minimum for anyone caught smuggling people into the state illegally.
#MCALLEN
McAllen Police says two police officers have been shot to death while in the line of duty while responding to a domestic violence call. The suspect shot himself and died in front of his family. “Our officers never stood a chance, they were doing their job.”
@cbs4rgv
#RGV
A 40-year-old Brownsville woman was arrested after she flashed a gun at people who called her "gorda" after they parked their car to close to hers, forcing her to struggle to enter her vehicle.
#BORDERNEWS
“Over 144,000 people crossed the river last month, in one month alone. This is a crisis. The loopholes that Congress has in place is putting children in harms way. Earlier today I visited the Central Processing Center... “ - Ted Cruz
#BREAKING
Trooper Moses Sanchez who was shot while on duty in Edinburg, has been moved out of ICU and into rehab. According to his wife, Trooper Sanchez will undergo rehab daily before returning to ICU for a surgery in the coming weeks. We continue to pray for our trooper. 👮♂️💙
#TEXAS
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas has the second highest recovery rate in the U.S. of COVID-19. Abbott says he is issuing an executive order Today on reopening Texas and it will open in stages, to prevent a spread of viruses again. Some openings will be announced today.
🚨TO BE CLEAR:🚨 Grocery stores remain open as this is considered essential. Hospitals, pharmacies, doctors office, all still open. This does not mean you should stock up on food, supplies for 2 weeks. It means you shouldn't be traveling for non-necessary things. FACTS,NOT FEAR:)
🚨
#BREAKING
🚨Cameron County is implementing an emergency mandatory shelter in place starting Wednesday, March 25 at 12:01 am and will last until 11:59 pm Wednesday, April 8. Judge Eddie Trevino says if you violate the order you can face a $1,000 fine or up to 180 days in jail.
#BREAKING
A Texas DPS Trooper has been shot during a vehicle pursuit in Falfurrias on Highway 281 this evening. Texas DPS says once the pursuit ended, the driver shot the trooper and gunfire was returned killing the suspect. The trooper is in stable condition.
#KVEO
#BORDERNEWS
I LOVE THIS! A U.S. Border Patrol agent is spotted throwing passes with a teen on the Mexican side. The video shows the agent and teen tossing the football back and forth across the Rio Grande, which is dry this time of year.
The video was shot at the El Paso/Juarez
#border
.
A community is coming together after a Mercedes teen was killed. It was an honor telling the story of
#DavidGobellan
I've never seen so much love and compassion from friends and family.
#JusticeForDavid
#RGV
NASA confirmed a meteoroid made entry near McAllen on Wednesday, with data indicating that meteorites reached the ground.
In an statement from NASA sent to ValleyCentral, they stated that the meteoroid was believed to be two-feet in diameter and weighed about 1,000 pounds.
#BORDERNEWS
During their tour, Congress members saw an 8-month-old baby that was crossed without parents, being cared for by agents because there's no one else to do it. This part didn't air on TV, but I wanted you to see it. There are so many stories out there like this.
#Border
#BORDERNEWS
ICE officers arrested 45 people who they say were in the country illegally w/criminal histories or immigration violators in South TX throughout a 5-day enforcement action, which ended today.
Those arrested are from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras & Malaysia.
#BORDERNEWS
Border Patrol Deputy Chief Patrol Agent for the RGV Sector, Austin Skero talks about the shooting this morning that damaged a Border Patrol Riverine Unit Vessel. Over 50 rounds were fired from the Mexican side according to
@Austin_Skero
#RGV
#BorderReport
#BORDERNEWS
BREAKING: A 16-yr -old Guatemalan teen passed away this morning at the Weslaco Station in the RGV. The immigrant was apprehended for illegal entry on May 13, near Hidalgo,TX. He was found un-responsive this morning during a welfare check. Cause of death unknown ATM.
🚨
#BREAKING
🚨Cameron County is implementing an emergency mandatory shelter in place starting Wednesday, March 25 at 12:01 am and will last until 11:59 pm Wednesday, April 8. Judge Eddie Trevino says if you violate the order you can face a $1,000 fine or up to 180 days in jail.
#BORDERNEWS
Greyhound has sent DHS Secretary
@SecMayorkas
a letter saying all migrants released by ICE must have proof of a negative COVID-19 test, before boarding buses to travel across the United States.
Breaking news scoop by
@SandraESanchez
!
#BREAKING
Several people are dead after a man refused to stop when DPS tried to pull him over in La Joya. The driver sped off, slamming into a Nissan car, killing everyone inside. 5 other passengers were ejected and taken to hospital.
@CBPRGV
have a helicopter/ K-9s searching.
#MASSTESTING
🚨🚨🚨 There will soon be free COVID-19 testing at Bert Ogden Arena In Edinburg.
The RGV has been named a COVID-19 hot spot and to help, the federal government will offer 5,000 free tests a day at the arena.
The site opens Wed.-July 8th-July 14th from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Tonight my report on the U.S. Border Patrol Academy was awarded during the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Awards! I’m honored to be the only TV reporter from the Rio Grande Valley to be selected as a finalist and 2nd place for best series piece is fine with me! WE DID IT❤️📺
#BORDERNEWS
Immigrants tell me they're coming to the U.S. because they're seeing advertisements on their local newspapers and TV stations, about better opportunities and free help from Americans if they enter illegally. My
#Exclusive
report straight from the border.
#Immigration
#BORDERNEWS
WATCH: Look at the aftermath after thousands of people crossed the border in Brownsville, TX. You can see hundreds more are still on the Mexican side waiting to make the same journey. The video was shared today by U.S. Border Patrol RGV Sector.
#Brownsville
#RGV
THANK YOU!❤️I can never repay all the love you’ve given me over these last years.
I am no longer reporting for CBS 4. It has been an amazing ride and a piece of my heart will always be there, but it’s time for me to move up within the company. I am blessed & excited to announce-
#BORDERNEWS
BORDER BREAKDOWN: 2022 currently has the most number of border apprehensions ever recorded. Ever.
2.4 million people found crossing the border.
These are the number of people caught.
The number has already surpassed 2021, which set its own record.
#immigration
#BORDERNEWS
A new caravan of over 3,000 Central American migrants is on it's way to the U.S. from Chiapas according to Mexican news outlets. Migrants from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, & Cuba are in the caravan. It's unclear which border they'll try to cross from.
#BORDERNEWS
WATCH THIS 12:00AM UPDATE The group you saw in the last update has now turned into about 150 people. One woman just had gastric bypass and will need to get checked out by EMT. More are still walking up near Rincon. Buses leaving.
#Immigation
#Texas
#RGV
#BorderReports
Today, two McAllen Police Officers were laid to rest. Our hearts are heavy throughout the RGV, but we will always remember Officer Garza and Officer Chavez. The community and law enforcement came to remember their brothers in blue.
#McAllenStrong
Photos: Gage Divin
@Mr12G
WATCH: American firefighters greeted with applause in Sydney as they arrive to help fight Australia's wildfires.
(Video by Shane Fitzsimmons, commissioner of New South Wales Rural Fire Service)
#BORDERNEWS
CBP Office of Field Operations officers at the Roma Port of Entry seized 14 packages of heroin and methamphetamine during an inspection on Friday.
The drugs have a street value of about $793,000 dollars and the 49-year-old Mexican national was arrested.
#RGV
#Roma
People are tired of hearing about COVID-19. I get attacked about it daily in my inbox. I hear you. But, I refuse to stop posting crucial information people need to hear. So here's a list of where to get COVID-19 tested in the
#RGV
. Better safe than sorry😚
MISSION: Please be careful, EXTREME flooding happening in western Hidalgo County. Do not drive. Shelters are now opening up at Mission Parks and Rec Center. Stay Safe, RGV!
#RGV
#ValleyFlood
@kgbt
Here are License Paramedic, G. Leal (left) and EMT-B, S. Tijerina (right), moments after responding to Edinburg shooting of our TX State Trooper. These paramedics helped keep the trooper alive before him getting to the hospital. THANK YOU. Photo by: Tony Garza
#firstresponders
All day I've been in Mercedes talking to David's friends and police trying to get
#JusticeForDavid
. I am truly moved by the way his friends are working together to make sure this doesn't happen to anyone else and how tight this community is. I promise we are bringing answers.
#BORDERNEWS
Happening now, RGV Sector Chief talks about migrant deaths and what its like crossing in the brush into the United States. Sen. Ted Cruz is here for the tour.
@tedcruz
MY HEART IS SO HAPPY!❤️ There are hundreds and hundreds of people out here at 5 X 5 Brewery in Mission supporting TX DPS Trooper Sanchez! The BBQ Plate fundraiser is going strong, come on by and grab a chicken plate- 100% of the proceeds go to Trooper Sanchez's family!
@kgbt
#RGV
At today's memorial service for CPL. Espericueta, his fellow officers reminded his family they will always be there for them, no matter what.
The message from his brothers is blue is so touching.
#BackTheBlue
#ThisIsForSpeedy
@CityOfMissionTX
If you watch anything today, let it be this story! ❤️A local principal has gained national attention after vowing to pay for his students' quinceañera, if they can't afford one.
Hollywood producers took notice and made an award winning documentary about the San Benito principal!
#TONIGHT
🚨 Watch my exclusive interview with
@SenTedCruz
on everything COVID-19 related. Find out what he says about the Texas economy opening back up, unemployment rates, gas & oil industry, school re-openings, border issues & more. Senator Cruz says it all
#OnlyOn4
@cbs4rgv
#TX
We don’t have power. Thousands of us don’t have water. Now, we don’t have gas. Our grocery shelves are getting empty. It’s freezing. This wasn’t necessary. We have elderly and sick people in our Texas communities. We deserve better.
@ERCOT_ISO
#BORDERNEWS
Today, over 600 undocumented immigrants have been apprehended by Border Patrol agents in Roma, Texas. More are expected to be on their way. Here’s a video from a resident who saw hundreds of them behind a store just feet from the Rio Grande.
#Immigration
#RGV
#Roma
🚔🚨CHECKPOINTS SET UP ACROSS RGV:🚨🚔 Happening now Edcouch PD and Fire are ensuring people are out ONLY for essential travel. Palmview PD are also out monitoring people coming through the city. If you break the Shelter In Place you can be fined $1,000 and face jail time.
#RGV
#BREAKING
A body was found in a field in Killeen just a few miles from Fort Hood U.S. Army Post where Vanessa Guillen was last seen in April.
The Killeen Police Homicide Unit met with Fort Hood officials at the scene. The body has not been identified.
⬇️FACTS:⬇️
TODAY: 4 killed in apartment complex in Edinburg.
LAST 72 HOURS: 6 people shot to death in McAllen/Edinburg.
LAST 7 DAYS: 7 people killed in Hidalgo County.
IN 2019: 8 people have been shot to death in Edinburg.
Here's my report.
#RGV
#Edinburg
#DomesticViolence
It breaks my heart to report the Mission Police Officer who was shot in the line of duty earlier this evening, has passed away. My city is hurting and I would like to ask you to join me in prayers for the officer's family, the Mission Police Department and our community💙
#Mission
Don’t be this person. Be kind. We’re all going through a rough time. Be patient. We’re working hard to bring you factual information as quick as possible. Don’t attack local journalists for doing our job.
🚨MAJOR ANNOUCMENT FOR UTRGV STUDENTS AND FUTURE STUDENTS 🚨
@UTRGV
President Guy Bailey says they will be offering free tuition to students with annual household incomes of $75,000 or less, for the 2020 academic year, impacting thousands of students.
#college
#utrgv
#rgv
@kgbt
“We need more testing, PPE, emergency medical equipment, we need vaccines, treatments for COVID-19, that’s on the public health side, on the economic side, we must get people back to work,”-
@SenTedCruz
. My full report shows how Sen. Cruz plans to do that.
FBI ARREST: Frances Salinas, former executive director of the La Joya Housing Authority, has been arrested by the FBI for wire fraud& conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Salinas is the daughter of ex La Joya mayor, Fito Salinas & a former Hidalgo County Democratic Party chairwoman.
When it's the day after a holiday and you're still on vacation mode, but you have to work....
This is such a cute video! A big shout-out to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Association for sharing this great video!
#BackTheBlue
#HidalgoCounty
#RGV
Heavy rain is making Mission flood. Frontage Road is completely underwater. The parking lot of the movies in Mission is also flooded.
#RGV
#ValleyFlood
@kgbt
Y’ALL THE LINE KEEPS GROWING! 😍 They’ve already sold over 7,000 plates!!!!! Stay strong, Trooper Sanchez, we’re all in this together! This is all for you! ❤️🙏🏽
#RGV
@5x5brewing
@kgbt
WHO CAN OPEN MAY 1ST:
➡️All retail stores
➡️ Malls
➡️Restaurants
➡️Movie Theatres
Abbott is limiting all of those to only open at 25% capacity.
“This is being used by H-E-B and Home Depot.” If a business does not feel comfortable they do not need to, per Abbott.
#BORDERNEWS
The ACLU and the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project demanded the immediate release of nine immigrants currently detained an ICE facility. They are suing ICE in hopes the agency will release immigrants amidst the coronavirus spread.
#BORDERNEWS
This soundbite with RGV Sector Chief Rodolfo Karisch didn't make the newscast, but I thought i'd share it on here. Chief addresses the recent allegations about unfit conditions at processing centers and how much it costs to maintain them.
#Immigration
#BorderCrisis
David’s friends and family gathered once again for a ballon release and a candlight vigil❤️ The whole valley is missing you tonight, David.
#DavidGobellan
#JusticeForDavid
Great news from Trooper Sanchez wife, Yvonne! Saturday, Trooper Sanchez had another craniotomy procedure done, but with the help of everyone's prayers, his surgery went well and he is recovering! His final craniotomy will be in about a month! We are praying for you,Trooper!💙🖤
#BREAKING
Heavy police activity is happening right now on South Ware Road near Queta Ave. Multiple agencies are on scene as well as Mcallen Crime Scene Unit and dozens of officers and Border Patrol agents. Working to get you details.
@cbs4rgv
#BORDERNEWS
RGV Sector Chief says 258 MS13 Gang members have been apprehended this fiscal year, + 96 18th Street Gang members as well. “Not a day goes by that I don’t see a report for someone that we’ve taken into custody that has an active warrant for murder, sexual assault...”
#BORDERNEWS
Through the dangerous Rio Grande and triple digit heat, Border Patrol agents rescued several migrants from drowning and severe dehydration.
I am beyond humbled and grateful to learn i’ve been nominated for 3 EMMYS alongside my photographer Gage
@Mr12G
! 🏆 I poured out all of my heart and soul into those 3 stories and i’m so happy other people were able to see them. ❤️📺🎥God is so good! My heart is so full!
@kgbt
#BORDERNEWS
The Vice President asking a group of immigrants what life has been like inside the Donna Holding Facility. He asked them if they've eaten, showered and been treated good. They said yes.
#RGV
Tesla picks Texas for its Cybertruck factory.
Thanks to .
@elonmusk
& .
@Tesla
for embracing our great state.
The Gigafactory will employee thousands of Texans & be a cornerstone for next generation innovation.
It’s been fun to get to know you.
Welcome to Texas.
#BORDERNEWS
3 Border Patrol agents were assaulted in the last 24 hours in the Rio Grande Valley. All the assaults happened in the middle of the night, 2 in Falfurrias and 1 in Weslaco. In one incident the agent was spit at by a person trying to evade capture.
#BORDERNEWS
A portion of the Hidalgo International Bridge was shut down around 7pm, Monday after multiple groups of immigrants arrived, trying to enter the port without inspection, per CBP.
Concertina wire and barricades were set up to stop the entry through the bridge.
📸:CBP
#BORDERNEWS
A group of 47 undocumented immigrants rushed and assaulted CBP Officers at the Pharr International Bridge around 4:00am today, according to
@CBP
. CBP tells me the group punched and kicked officers, while attempting to grab the officers weapons.
#BORDERNEWS
The chief of the U.S. Border Patrol is stepping down. Chief Raul Ortiz said in a note to staff today obtained by The Associated Press that he has decided to retire effective June 30.
#BORDERNEWS
President Donald Trump says he will "absolutely" designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
But the Mexican government is saying not so fast, arguing that such a step would be an assault on its sovereignty.