Border Security and Immigration
Summary
Del Rio is currently at the center of a massive migration surge that's stretching city services to the breaking point. It’s causing real tension in town and turning our local streets into a national political flashpoint.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
Local taxpayers are footing the bill for emergency services and infrastructure strain while the city waits for federal reimbursement.
Federal contractors and local businesses providing essential supplies may see a temporary spike in demand.
Local residents are dealing with overcrowded public spaces and strained city services that make daily life more difficult.
Mentions & discussions (13)
NEWS — CBP officers seize $557,589 in fentanyl, heroin and meth at Del Rio bridge
Press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry recently seized a mixed load of methamphetamine, heroin and […] The post NEWS — CBP officers seize $557,589 in fentanyl, he...
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest Cuban national previously convicted of sexual assault of a child
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Press Release – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector arrested a Cuban man previously convicted for sexual assault of a child. […] The post U.S. Border Patrol agents arrest Cuban national previou...
NEWS — Previously deported man arrested in Del Rio as federal prosecutors file 235 immigration cases
Press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas SAN ANTONIO — A Mexican national who had been deported from the United States for a second […] The post NEWS — Previously deported man arrested in Del Rio as federal pros...
NEWS — Border Patrol agents apprehend convicted felon illegally in U.S.
Press release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection Public Affairs U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector arrested a Mexican man previously convicted of intentionally injuring a […] The post NEWS — Border Patrol agents apprehend c...
292 cases filed in Western District, Del Rio case leads lineup
Press Release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Texas SAN ANTONIO – A Mexican national arrested near Del Rio with three prior deportations was among defendants charged as […] The post 292 cases filed in Western District, Del Rio ca...
COMMUNITY — San Antonio Archbishop issues pastoral letter on immigration
Publisher’s Note: The following press release was provided by the Archdiocese of San Antonio. We Will Come to You: United in Solidarity with Our Brothers and Sisters in Migration offers […] The post COMMUNITY — San Antonio Archbishop issues pastoral ...
NEWS — Three Del Rio residents among 11 indicted in deadly human smuggling case
The following information was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas announced Friday that a federal […] The post NEWS — Three Del Rio residents among 11 indicted ...
Texas military building ‘temporary’ border fences in Del Rio with plans for state’s entire border
Texas military building ‘temporary’ border fences in Del Rio with plans for state’s entire border BorderReport
DHS temporarily suspends use of horse patrol in Del Rio
DHS temporarily suspends use of horse patrol in Del Rio WHDH
All Eyes Are On The City of Del Rio, As Haitian Migrants Seek Asylum At Bridge
All Eyes Are On The City of Del Rio, As Haitian Migrants Seek Asylum At Bridge Texas Standard
US closes part of Texas border, begins flying Haitians home
US closes part of Texas border, begins flying Haitians home NBC News
Del Rio Port of Entry remains closed, citing 'urgent safety and security needs'
Del Rio Port of Entry remains closed, citing 'urgent safety and security needs' El Paso Times
Thousands of Haitian migrants fleeing disaster and unrest seek asylum at Del Rio bridge
Thousands of Haitian migrants fleeing disaster and unrest seek asylum at Del Rio bridge The Texas Tribune
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