Texas Congressman Ralph Hall (R) introduced legislation to help keep U.S. borders secure on Tuesday.
The legislation would focus on developing technologies to improve detection and prevention of drug traffickers and terrorists.
Officials say it would also help keep illegal immigrants from entering the United States.
In 2005, U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended more than a million people attempting to enter the country illegally.
Updated: 05/25/13 - DENISON, TX -- Local emergency officials are preparing themselves for a busy lake season, and while they hope they don't have to put their life-saving skills to the test, Saturday they brushed up their skills for the real thing. Read More
Posted: 05/25/13 - For the third year in a row the Chickasaw Nation is holding its Memorial Day celebration. Read More
Updated: 05/25/13 - DURANT, OK -- Seven children were killed in the twister that tore through Moore, Oklahoma. One Durant girl is raising money to give back to one of the victim's families. Read More
Updated: 05/25/13 - SHERMAN, TX -- A Sherman city council member has pleaded guilty to two DWI charges. Read More
Posted: 05/24/13 - DENISON, TX -- The US Army Corps of Engineers says their campgrounds at Lake Texoma are at 100 percent capacity. So, they expect the lake to be very busy, but they want to remind people that our lack of rain has the water level in the lake lower than normal. Read More
