Conservationists among 100+ to sign letter asking Congress to ban Big Bend border wall

About 130 conservation groups, outfitters and rural Texas businesses sent a letter to Congress Thursday asking them to step in to halt efforts to build a border wall in the state's Big Bend parks. 

U.S. citizen arrested after $1M+ meth seizure at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over $1 million worth of methamphetamine and arrested a 22-year-old U.S. citizen during a vehicle inspection at the Roma International Bridge.

Driver dies in Texas shootout after fleeing border patrol checkpoint, officials say

A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.

'Primary border wall' construction in Big Bend National Park may begin this year: CBP

Large stretches of the U.S. southern border within Texas' Big Bend National Park are now due to receive "primary border wall system," some of which could start construction before the end of the year.

US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say

The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say. 

CBP officers seize 44 Handguns, 79 Magazines at Laredo Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 44 handguns and 79 magazines hidden in a Corvette at the Laredo Port of Entry during an outbound inspection into Mexico.

Texas Top 10 Most Wanted gang member arrested in Mexico for El Paso murder

A Texas Top 10 Most Wanted fugitive and Piru gang member wanted for murder was captured in Mexico and deported to the U.S. following an anonymous tip.

Nearly $6M in meth seized while hidden in commercial truck at Laredo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $6 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial truck at the Laredo Port of Entry.

Abbott steps up Texas security amid Mexico unrest after killing of cartel leader

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state Department of Public Safety to step up security efforts, especially along the southern border with Mexico.

$602K in meth seized at Laredo Colombia-Solidarity Bridge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 65 pounds of methamphetamine, valued at over $602,000, from a vehicle at the Laredo Port of Entry.

Feds seize over 36 pounds of cocaine from tractor in South Texas

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden inside a tractor at the Veterans International Bridge, sparking a federal criminal investigation.

Texas DPS warns about fake El Paso road closure memo

The Texas Department of Public Safety issued an urgent warning Wednesday regarding a fraudulent memo circulating online that falsely claims major highways in the El Paso area will be closed for 10 days.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

Border Patrol agents involved in southern Arizona shooting: PCSD

PCSD says a man from the Pima County community of Sahuarita is in serious condition following a shooting that involved Border Patrol agents.

Greg Bovino to return to 'old job' in El Centro, California after Alex Pretti shooting: Reports

Gregory Bovino is reportedly being moved from his role as Border Patrol’s “Commander of Operation At Large" back to his former post overseeing CBP operations in El Centro, a shift described as a demotion.