Morning Brief: Cabalgata Traffic, Border Arrest, Warm Week Ahead

Good morning, Eagle Pass. Here’s a quick look at what’s shaping the day along the river on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Bridge 2 closure wraps up after Cabalgata La Grande kickoff

Yesterday’s binational horse ride Cabalgata La Grande brought a temporary shutdown of International Bridge 2 late in the morning as riders gathered at the border for the ceremonial start of the multi‑day trek toward San Antonio.

City and border officials coordinated a roughly two‑hour closure so participants and invited guests could safely use the crossing for the send‑off ceremony. Drivers were routed to Bridge 1, and traffic was heavier than usual for part of the day.

With the event now moving north, both vehicle bridges are open today, but cross‑border travelers should still expect occasional slowdowns as weekend traffic builds.

Border officers report local arrest tied to child indecency warrant

Federal officers working the Eagle Pass port of entry recently detained a 33‑year‑old United States citizen after record checks showed an active warrant out of the Rio Grande Valley for indecency with a child.

The arrest happened during routine inspection at one of the international bridges and was part of a series of warrant arrests along the South Texas corridor. The man was turned over to local authorities for extradition on the outstanding charge.

Officials continue to stress that many of these cases begin with standard checks at the primary and secondary inspection stations used every day by regular travelers.

Unseasonably warm, dry pattern settles over Eagle Pass

A ridge of high pressure has set up over South and Central Texas, bringing afternoon temperatures into the upper 70s and low 80s across the region through at least next week.

For Eagle Pass, that means warm, mostly sunny afternoons and mild evenings with only low chances for a brief shower. Forecasters note that the pattern could deepen existing dry conditions, so residents should stay cautious with outdoor burning and keep an eye on any local fire advisories.

On the community calendar, city recreation staff are reminding families that registration is open for the 2026 youth baseball and softball league, and crews are already planning for the first citywide barbecue cook‑off later this month.

Sources

• https://www.eaglepasstx.gov/
• https://eaglepasstx.gov/calendar.aspx
• https://www.epnewsleader.com/post/int-l-bridge-2-to-close-for-two-hours-on-friday-amid-international-cabalgata
• https://eltiempomx.com/noticia/2026/cruce-binacional-marca-inicio-de-la-cabalgata-la-grande.html
• https://www.lmtonline.com/local/article/crime-cbp-south-texas-border-child-sexual-assault-21338418.php
• https://www.expressnews.com/san-antonio-weather/forecast/article/warm-spring-texas-forecast-weather-models-21333751.php
• https://borderswaittime.com/united-states-mexico/eagle-pass-bridge-I/