TX-23 resident brief · Border
NEWS — U.S. Border Patrol agents rescue three locked in rail car
· Reported by 830 Times (Del Rio)
Bottom line
On Sept. 7, U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Uvalde Station rescued three individuals locked inside a freight car near Knippa. This marks the second such rescue at this rail siding in two weeks, following an incident on Aug. 30 involving eight people.
Why it matters in TX-23
Residents near Knippa and the Uvalde Station area are directly affected by these recurring border safety incidents. The events highlight ongoing risks for individuals attempting illegal entry via rail in the district.
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