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3 migrants found dead near Eagle Pass park

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January 13, 2024

3 migrants found dead near Eagle Pass park

AUSTIN, Texas — Three migrants drowned while attempting to cross the Rio Grande on Friday near Shelby Park in Eagle, Texas, on Friday, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, said in a statement on Saturday.

Entry to Shelby Park has been denied to Border Patrol agents by state officers and National Guard members.

Cuellar said that Border Patrol made multiple attempts to relay the information to state agents, first unsuccessfully via telephone and again verbally at the park’s entrance gate.

Cuellar, in his statement, said, “Border Patrol learned on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m. that a group of six migrants were in distress as they attempted to cross the Rio Grande River. Border Patrol attempted to contact the Texas Military Department, the Texas National Guard, and DPS Command Post by telephone to relay the information, but were unsuccessful.

“Border Patrol agents then made physical contact with the Texas Military Department and the Texas National Guard at the Shelby Park Entrance Gate and verbally relayed the information. However, Texas Military Department soldiers stated they would not grant access to the migrants – even in the event of an emergency – and that they would send a soldier to investigate the situation. Earlier today, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, the three migrant bodies were recovered by Mexican authorities.”

See below my statement on the recent death of three migrants – a female adult and two children – near Shelby Park in Eagle Pass ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/0Fz878fnDg
— Rep. Henry Cuellar (@RepCuellar) January 13, 2024

Neither the names nor any other details about the deceased have not been disclosed by officials.

Earlier this week, Eagle Pass Mayor Rolando Salinas stated that wire and fencing were installed at Shelby Park by the Texas Department of Public Safety to restrict public access.

According to a U.S. Department of Justice court filing, Border Patrol agents regularly used the park for activities including launching boats and apprehending migrants.

Gov. Greg Abbott’s immigration enforcement efforts have primarily targeted Eagle Pass in the past year. The area has seen an influx of thousands of migrants illegally crossing the border, resulting in many injuries from attempts to pass through the wire installed by the state along the Rio Grande.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Hugo Lloris sets mark with 5th straight shutout as LAFC draws Austin

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March 22, 2026

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Hugo Lloris sets mark with 5th straight shutout as LAFC draws Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — Hugo Lloris finished with two saves for Los Angeles FC in a record fifth straight shutout to begin a season, and Brad Stuver stopped the only shot he faced for Austin FC in a scoreless draw on Saturday night.

Lloris and LAFC (4-0-1) began the season with four shutout victories, just one of four teams in league history to accomplish the feat. His scoreless stretch of 450 minutes is the longest in league history to begin a season.

Lloris nearly surrendered his first goal of the season in the 63rd minute, but a Myrto Uzuni netter off a corner kick by Facundo Torres was disallowed after Ilie Sánchez was charged with a foul following a video review — and that led to a yellow card on Uzuni.

Neither keeper faced a shot on goal in a scoreless first half.

Austin (1-2-2) swept LAFC last year during the regular season but couldn’t get past the Western Conference stalwarts in the playoffs. Both of the club’s losses this season have come on the road.

LAFC eliminated Alajuelense on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The club is 7-0-2 so far through all competitions.

LAFC began the day tied with the Vancouver Whitecaps for first place in the hotly-contested West.

LAFC: Hosts Orlando City on April 4.

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Austin soul food staple Hoover’s Cooking to close after nearly 30 years

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March 21, 2026

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Austin soul food staple Hoover’s Cooking to close after nearly 30 years

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin’s east side culinary legend Hoover Alexander is retiring after 50 years, closing all services at his iconic restaurant Hoover’s Cooking on May 31.

While the Manor Road soul food spot is ending its sit down dining service, it will still book private events through the summer.

The restaurant blends Alexander’s culinary expertise in southern, Tex-Mex, cajun food and barbecue. The fifth-generation Texan and native Austinite first opened Hoover’s Cooking in 1998. His passion for farm-to-table cooking later led him to open a food trailer focused on fresh food and promoting urban gardens and balanced eating.

Hoover’s is hosting a Juneteenth week bash on June 15 to celebrate Alexander’s legacy.

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Oregon vs. Texas game time set for 2026 NCAA Tournament second round

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March 21, 2026

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Oregon vs. Texas game time set for 2026 NCAA Tournament second round

Oregon will play host Texas at 5 p.m. PT, March 22 in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

The game will be televised live on ESPN.

The No. 8 seed Ducks (23-11) are coming off a 70-60 win against No. 9 Virginia Tech in a first-round game Friday morning. The No. 1 Longhorns (32-3) demolished No. 16 Missouri State, 87-45, in their first-round game Friday.

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When is Oregon vs. Texas in Women’s March Madness?

The No. 8 Ducks and No. 1 Longhorns will play at 5 p.m. PT Sunday at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 and a game March 28 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Oregon vs. Texas predictions

The Ducks were sharp in their win against the Hokies, with Katie Fiso leading the way as the point guard had 22 points on 9-of-12 shooting. Mia Jacobs had 13 points and Ehis Etute had 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Beating the Longhorns will be a significantly more challenging task. Texas is 19-0 at home this season and has wins against No. 1 seeds South Carolina and UCLA.

All-American junior forward Madison Booker leads the Longhorns in scoring (18.9) and rebounding (6.5). She had had 14 points and 12 rebounds in Friday’s win against Missouri State.

Where to watch Oregon vs. Texas

The game between the Ducks and Longhorns will be televised live on ESPN.

Chris Hansen covers University of Oregon football, men’s basketball, track and field, cross country and softball for The Register-Guard. You can reach him at chansen@registerguard.com.

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