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Business on the border a concern for those in the Rio Grande Valley
Read full article: Business on the border a concern for those in the Rio Grande ValleyIt has been nearly six months since the trucker-blockade at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s additional inspections. Alicia Barrera is back in the Rio Grande Valley to see what's changed since the order was lifted.
Texas will increase checkpoints for trucks crossing from Mexico after migrant smuggling deaths
Read full article: Texas will increase checkpoints for trucks crossing from Mexico after migrant smuggling deathsDPS said the checkpoints won’t occur at the ports of entry, which is different than in April when Abbott mandated all commercial vehicles entering from Mexico be checked by state police. The order snarled trade with Mexico at the time.
‘Rare’ pest that causes agricultural, economic damage intercepted at South Texas border
Read full article: ‘Rare’ pest that causes agricultural, economic damage intercepted at South Texas borderAgents with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a “rare” and damaging pest at the South Texas border earlier this month – the first time the bug has ever been spotted in the U.S.
Late shipments, spoiled produce and higher prices result from traffic backup at the Texas-Mexico border
Read full article: Late shipments, spoiled produce and higher prices result from traffic backup at the Texas-Mexico borderBlockades and DPS inspections may be over at Texas’ largest port of entry for fresh produce. But the loss is unrecoverable and estimated to be in the millions.
More than 16,000 violations issued so far by DPS during enhanced inspections at border
Read full article: More than 16,000 violations issued so far by DPS during enhanced inspections at borderCommercial vehicle drivers flagged for violations by DPS will not be fined, but repairs must be made on-site before getting back on the road.
Blockade ends in Pharr-Reynosa bridge, DPS inspections continue
Read full article: Blockade ends in Pharr-Reynosa bridge, DPS inspections continuePolicies and protests are seeing a shift along the border, but how will the ripple effect impact you and your budget? KSAT's Alicia Barrera has the story with the latest details from the border blockade.