Tag Archives: Ojinaga
In The Vast Big Bend, There’s An Increase In Migrants Crossing The Border. Here’s Why.
By Carlos Morales It’s approaching midday, and Border Patrol agent Derek Boyle is driving along the snaking Rio Grande. On either side of the river: The seemingly-endless Chihuahuan desert. No houses. No buildings. “And so when you’re talking about vast … Continue reading
Wildfire Burning East Of Presidio Now Contained
By Carlos Morales A fire that began Friday afternoon in Mexico and soon spread across the border east of Presidio is now contained, according to a county official. The Big Bend Sentinel first reported the fire began around 4:15 PM near … Continue reading
“Welcoming” Abuela Mural Watches Over Texas-Mexico Border
For the last couple of weeks, LA-based artist Miles MacGregor—known as El Mac—has been spending eight to 12 hours a day in a boom lift, repainting Presidio’s water tower. This past weekend, the completed image revealed itself: it’s of an … Continue reading
Celebrating Mexican Independence on the Border
On the evening of September 15th, 1810 Mexican priest Miguel Hidalgo started the Mexican War of Independence with a ring of church bells and a call to arms – the “Grito de Dolores”. More than two centuries later, the cries … Continue reading
Presidio-Ojinaga Port of Entry To Receive $13m Upgrade
The Presidio-Ojinaga port of entry is officially getting a makeover. The effort has been in the works since last year, and will now see the development of new bridges and pedestrian path to help ease traffic.
Trump’s Plans Could Cripple Small Businesses on the Border
Last week when President Trump’s Press Secretary Sean Spicer dropped the possibility of a 20% tariff on Mexican imports to pay for Trump’s wall, pubic voices around the country cried out. Big corporations complained tariffs would ruin them. Experts said … Continue reading
Border Agency Investigating Employee’s Actions After Halloween Sign Offends Some In Presidio
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has launched an internal investigation after one of its employees in Presidio hung up a sign on Halloween telling trick-or-treaters that only Americans would receive candy from that employee’s house. “Solo las familias Americanas … Continue reading
Presidio, Texas: Border Town Pins Hopes For Economy On Its Strategic Location
PRESIDIO, Texas —The area around the present town of Presidio on the Rio Grande, known as La Junta de los Ríos, is believed to be the oldest continuously cultivated farmland in Texas. About 1500 B.C. indigenous corn farmers settled here … Continue reading
Rep Hurd (R-Texas) To Ask State Dept To Revisit Ojinaga Travel Warning
OJINAGA, Chihuahua–It’s not something you see every day; a member of the United States Congress enters Mexico on the border and not by flying to Mexico City and back to Washington, DC. Congressional Representative Will Hurd (R-Texas) is also a … Continue reading
West Texans’ Experiences Highlight Concerns Over Land Rights
Some West Texas residents are fighting legal battles across the border to maintain their property rights in Mexico, and their experiences highlight a larger concern about possible land rights violations.