Texas man found guilty of smuggling migrants in cattle trailer behind hay bales
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday.
A 28-year-old Corpus Christi man was convicted of transporting people who were in the country illegally after authorities found eight migrants hidden behind hay bales in a cattle trailer, according to federal prosecutors on Wednesday.
More than 60 pounds of meth discovered hidden in van at Del Rio International Bridge
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 64 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden inside a van at the Del Rio port of entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 64 pounds of alleged methamphetamine hidden inside a van at the Del Rio port of entry.
Two arrested after $628K cocaine bust at Laredo port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $628,000 worth of cocaine during a vehicle inspection at the Laredo Port of Entry.
Federal gov. pays Texas back for border security expenses
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday there has been a "slight uptick" in activity along the southern border.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday there has been a "slight uptick" in activity along the southern border.
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FULL VIDEO: Abbott discusses border security during press conference
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference at the Governor's Mansion on Friday to tout a $7.5 billion reimbursement from the federal Department of Homeland Security for money the state has spent on border security.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott held a news conference at the Governor's Mansion on Friday to tout a $7.5 billion reimbursement from the federal Department of Homeland Security for money the state has spent on border security.
2 extradited to U.S. on charges of drugging minors with THC gummies during smuggling scheme
Two Mexican nationals were arraigned in federal court after being extradited from Mexico to face charges of smuggling unaccompanied migrant children into the United States.
Two Mexican nationals were arraigned in federal court after being extradited from Mexico to face charges of smuggling unaccompanied migrant children into the United States.
Texas awarded $7.5 billion in federal funding for border security operations
Texas will receive $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse the state for taxpayer money spent on border security operations.
Texas will receive $7.5 billion in federal funding to reimburse the state for taxpayer money spent on border security operations.
CBP agents intercept 2,800 pounds of meth disguised as fresh vegetables at Texas border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized more than $25 million in methamphetamine hidden inside a produce shipment from Mexico.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Pharr International Bridge seized more than $25 million in methamphetamine hidden inside a produce shipment from Mexico.
Mexican national pleads guilty to operating cartel smuggling tunnel beneath Texas-Mexico border
A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court for operating a cartel smuggling tunnel between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, charging migrants up to $30K for cross-border entry.
A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court for operating a cartel smuggling tunnel between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, charging migrants up to $30K for cross-border entry.
Border Patrol rescues three migrants locked inside freight car in second incident in two weeks
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently rescued three migrants who had been locked inside a freight car by smugglers, marking the second such incident at the same location in recent weeks.
U.S. Border Patrol agents recently rescued three migrants who had been locked inside a freight car by smugglers, marking the second such incident at the same location in recent weeks.
8 people found trapped in rail car near Texas border
Eight people were found trapped inside a rail car near the Texas border this week.
Eight people were found trapped inside a rail car near the Texas border this week.
Government, opponents of Big Bend border wall project agree to pause
The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.
The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.
Laredo Crime Stoppers Most Wanted suspect arrested at International Bridge
Federal officers have arrested one of Laredo’s most wanted fugitives after catching him at a border crossing for a 2021 shooting that left one dead and five injured.
Federal officers have arrested one of Laredo’s most wanted fugitives after catching him at a border crossing for a 2021 shooting that left one dead and five injured.
Texas tightens requirements for Mexican cattle as New World screwworm spreads
Texas is tightening import rules on Mexican-origin cattle to protect state livestock from a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite.
Texas is tightening import rules on Mexican-origin cattle to protect state livestock from a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite.
Over 1,000 pounds of meth seized while hidden in laundry detergent shipment at Texas border
U.S. border officers seized over $9.5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of laundry detergent at a South Texas crossing.
U.S. border officers seized over $9.5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of laundry detergent at a South Texas crossing.
Dramatic nighttime helicopter rescue saved hiker in El Paso mountains
Emergency crews staged a dramatic nighttime airlift to rescue an injured hiker stranded in the rugged Franklin Mountains.
Emergency crews staged a dramatic nighttime airlift to rescue an injured hiker stranded in the rugged Franklin Mountains.
Federal judge orders outside oversight of migrant child detention at Texas facilities
A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate medical care and poor conditions.
A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate medical care and poor conditions.
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Big Bend border wall construction sparks demonstrations outside annual Texas Parks & Wildlife meeting
Demonstrators gathered Wednesday to demand state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Demonstrators gathered Wednesday to demand state leaders step in to stop planned border barrier construction across more than 48 miles of state park land, including Big Bend Ranch State Park.