The Latest Breaking News from Eagle Pass

The least favorite McDonald’s locations in America ranked

‘By far the worst service of any McDonald’s,’ one review said of the lowest reviewed restaurant

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Border residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations

Residents along the U.S.-Mexico border said they want crossings under control and the state’s next senator to actually do something on immigration policy.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 23

Paxton and Talarico open battle for South Texas with dueling rallies, diverging pitches

Paxton rallied in McAllen while Talarico toured the border this week, offering an early look at how each will vie in the coming months for the Latino voters who swung to Trump in 2024.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16

Texas border facility due to close over falling number of crossings from Mexico

The Firefly holding facility at Eagle Pass is due to shut its doors as apprehensions for illegal crossings plummet

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Hundreds Of Troops Are In Texas To Prevent Border Crossings, But They Hardly See Any Attempts

Border Patrol agents in the Del Rio sector and the nearby city of Eagle Pass have been apprehending fewer than 50 people per day since late January

Latin Times · Feb 19, 2025

After teasing border security rollback, Texas plunges in deeper

Texas’ border spending exploded after Joe Biden’s election, then state leaders signaled a new willingness to reduce it when Trump won. That didn’t last long.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 5, 2025

How Fox News’ retracted New Orleans report sparked a MAGA meltdown about the border

Despite the right-wing network walking back its reporting throughout the day on Wednesday, Donald Trump and his allies have continued to blame the Biden administration’s border policy for the terror attack.

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2025

2024: The year in photos

A look at some of the best photos from the stories we published over the last year.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 26, 2024

Texas’ latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central America

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 19, 2024

More Migrants Drowned Trying To Cross The Border Than Reported As Texas Cracked Down On Immigration: Report

An investigation reveals 1,107 migrant drownings from 2017-2023, with rising fatalities near Eagle Pass

Latin Times · Dec 12, 2024