The Rotary Club of Kingsville President Ruth Mendez presented a check from the club to Border Patrol officers. Funds will be used in their newly re-established the Explorers Program. 

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Law Enforcement Explorer Program is a volunteer program designed for young men and women to receive experience in and exposure to law enforcement careers within CBP. The program is chartered through Learning for Life (LFL), which is a subsidiary of the Scouts of America, and serves as an educational and career development resource with CBP as the sponsoring agency. The Program provides applicants the option to participate in either the United States Border Patrol (USBP) Explorer Program or the CBP Officer (CBPO) Explorer Program. CBP builds and sustains Explorer Posts by geographic area with posts at various locations throughout the country, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii. CBP routinely acknowledges the achievements of the Explorers through participation in the bi-annual National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference, regional events, and academies.Explorers will benefit from a unique view of CBP law enforcement and participate in leadership opportunities, training and demonstrations, drills and ceremonies, physical fitness, marksmanship and community outreach.