Lonestar Weekly

Washington, D.C. – A significant legislative effort aimed at fundamentally reshaping U.S. border security and management was formally unveiled on Capitol Hill on February 26, 2025. A bipartisan coalition of senators, led by Senator Maria Rodriguez (D-CA) and Senator Robert Thompson (R-TX), introduced Senate Bill S. XXX, proposing a robust $15 billion investment over a…

Del Rio Sector Sees Significant 18% Surge in Migrant Encounters Post-Tech Rollout DEL RIO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a substantial increase in migrant encounters within the Del Rio Sector of the Texas border, marking a notable shift in activity immediately following the commencement of expanded technology deployments in the…

DHS Accelerates Technology Rollout on U.S.-Mexico Border WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on February 21, 2025, an immediate acceleration of technology deployment along critical sections of the U.S.-Mexico border. The strategic move is positioned as a direct response to escalating operational demands faced by border enforcement personnel and in anticipation…

Senate Committee Greenlights Major Border Security Bill Washington, D.C. – In a significant legislative move, the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday approved the Border Enforcement & Security Act of 2025, designated as S. 105. This substantial bipartisan measure allocates a total of $15 billion over a period of five years to bolster the nation’s…