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.
CBP officers discover $14.9 million in meth hidden in fresh celery at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, federal officials announced Wednesday.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized nearly $15 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a commercial shipment of fresh celery at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility, federal officials announced Wednesday.
Man deported 3 times arrested near Texas border, faces 20 years in federal prison
A previously deported man with a child-injury conviction was arrested near Del Rio and faces up to 20 years in federal prison for illegal re-entry.
A previously deported man with a child-injury conviction was arrested near Del Rio and faces up to 20 years in federal prison for illegal re-entry.
Big Bend National Park border wall construction paused
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
Construction activity tied to a border security project in Big Bend National Park has been paused as U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott heads to the region for an on-the-ground review.
CBP says Big Bend work is limited as legal challenges grow
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park.
Federal government to sell Texas warehouses once planned as ICE detention centers
The facilities were bought for nearly $123 million and were expected to hold up to 8,500 immigrants awaiting deportation.
The facilities were bought for nearly $123 million and were expected to hold up to 8,500 immigrants awaiting deportation.
Bulldozers begin work on border security project in Big Bend National Park
Heavy machinery has begun clearing land in Big Bend National Park for border security roads and detection technology.
Heavy machinery has begun clearing land in Big Bend National Park for border security roads and detection technology.
U.S. citizen arrested after 130 pounds of cocaine found in vehicle at Texas-Mexico border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1.7 million worth of cocaine hidden inside an SUV at the Del Rio Port of Entry earlier this month, federal authorities announced.
$1.1M in cocaine seized at Texas border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $1 million in illegal drugs over the course of two separate incidents at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Mexican officials turn over Bexar County murder suspect to U.S. Marshals at Texas border
A 20-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder in Bexar County was taken into custody Sunday at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry after being turned over by Mexican authorities, local officials said.
A 20-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder in Bexar County was taken into custody Sunday at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry after being turned over by Mexican authorities, local officials said.